 Information Security

Approved locations for storing and sharing university files, including Microsoft OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint, and on-premise file shares. Use of other cloud storage services requires an approved Electronic Accessibility and Security Review.

The Digital Banner Access Request (BAR) Form is used to grant new users access to the Banner system or to modify the access of current users for various functional areas, including Finance, Payroll, Human Resources, Student Records, and Financial Aid.

Defines Office 365 email sending limits for students, faculty, and staff, including options for departments that require higher sending volumes.

Provides an overview of the federal and state laws that govern how Stephen F. Austin State University uses and manages technology. Covers FERPA, HIPAA, PCI DSS, DMCA, Texas Administrative Code (TAC 202, 206, 213, and 219), Texas Prohibited Technologies, and TX-RAMP. Each law is summarized with plain-language explanations of what it requires and what it means for SFA employees in their day-to-day roles.

Texas DIR-mandated restrictions on covered applications and prohibited technologies that may not be used on university devices or for official business.

Explains how to recognize "ghost student" and synthetic identity fraud in financial aid, including application, identity, engagement, disbursement, and communication red flags. Provides reporting steps for faculty, advisors, Financial Aid, and Registrar staff, including SFA's formal noncompliance reporting channels under Policy 01-403.

Tips and resources on how to prevent Zoom Bombing

This article provides security guidance for faculty, staff, and students who travel while using university accounts or devices. It explains best practices, how account security monitoring works during travel, and common issues that may affect access.

Instructions for installing and connecting to SFA's VPN.

Instructions for installing the GlobalProtect VPN client to your smartphone.