ITS Policy for University Owned Computers

The University at Albany network is a community resource that supports the academic, research and business functions of the University. These standards provide all users with basic information for connecting devices to the network and are consistent with the University's Responsible Use of Information Technology Policy.

Any device (workstation, desktop, laptop, phone, tablet, etc.) connecting to the University at Albany campus network, either locally or remotely, must comply with the following standards:

• The operating system (OS) and installed software applications must be currently supported and have all updates, patches and fixes to protect against known vulnerabilities. Where possible, automated updates should be enabled.

  • Currently supported Operating Systems:

    • Apple - macOS 15 and above

    • Windows - Windows 11

    • Linux -

  • Currently unsupported Operating Systems:

    • Apple - macOS 14 and below

    • Windows - Windows 10 or older

    • Linux -

• Be free of malware (viruses, Trojans, worms, bots, spyware, etc.). 

• Have an installed, operational, antivirus program with up-to-date virus definition files. The highest level of antivirus protection is provided by using the auto-update feature. Managed University-owned machines are equipped with site-licensed antivirus software.

• Complex passwords must be used on any device connected to the University network.

• Use an installed firewall, especially if it is supplied with the operating system.

If your workstation does not meet these operating system security policies, it will need to be removed from the University at Albany Network or collected for surplus.

This page offers additional information on getting your device connected to the University at Albany network. https://albany.atlassian.net/wiki/x/o4keAw