Standards and Guidelines
Standards
Standards are mandatory, detailed technical requirements and operational baselines that define how security controls must be specifically built, configured, and maintained.
UH Minimum Security Standards (MSS) Homepage
As part of the UH Data Classifications Policy (EP 2.214), the Minimum Security Standards establish standards for each data classification category to prevent the inadvertent exposure and inappropriate disclosure of Institutional Data that are considered protected data.
Information Security Guidelines
Guidelines are recommended best practices and flexible advice that help users and IT teams meet policy and standard requirements.
Minimum Security Standards Implementation Guidance
A set of guides intended to help members of the UH community implement the UH Minimum Security Standards
Protecting Research Data
Guidelines for the protection of research-related data including proper collection and storage of data, and additional controls around Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
Cyber Hygeine Best Practices
Cyber Hygiene is a set of best practices users should follow to improve the safety and security of their own devices.
Disposal of Media Containing Protected Data
Guidelines for the disposal of media containing UH Sensitive or Regulated data
Access to Protected Information
Guidance on best practices for granting access to UH Protected data in accordance with UH policies.