Procedure for Blocking a Computing Device's Access to the UVa Network

Effective:

In cases where University network resources and privileges are threatened by improperly maintained computing devices, Information Technology and Communication (ITC) and Health Systems Computing Services (HS/CS) may act on behalf of the University to eliminate the threat by working with the relevant device owner or overseer to quickly close security holes. In circumstances when these collaborative efforts fail or there is an urgent situation requiring immediate action and leaving no time for collaboration, the procedure that follows will be used. The procedure applies to any computing device connected to the University of Virginia network.

  1. Designated ITC and HS/CS system administrators may block network access for a device to safeguard University resources and protect University privileges, as explained in the University-wide "Responsibilities for Computing Devices Connected to the University of Virginia Network Policy." Which of the two IT organizations blocks access is dictated by the part of the network to which the offending device is connected.
  2. Such blocks will persist until the device problems have been resolved to the satisfaction of the Vice President and Chief Information Officer (VP/CIO) of the University or the Health Systems Chief Information Officer, as appropriate.

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