Information Security

Data is classified at RPI into three categories, Confidential, Internal Use, and Public. Please see below for information regarding these data types, examples of data, and permitted authorization for access to this data. It is critical that our Rensselaer Community stores sensitive data in secure locations, and that individuals use secure methods of transmission when there is a business need to share confidential/high risk, and internal use data. If working with Confidential data also means disclosing to third parties, there could also be legal requirements to be met before data transmission.

Updating devices and equipment including Desktops, Laptops, Mobile Devices, and tablets are critical to Business operations at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.  Please see below Patch Management Purpose, Best Practices, how to check for system updates, and currently supported Operating systems for Windows, Mac, and Linux distributions.