RCIT-16 Software Installation.

IT Reeves County Software Installation Policy

Policy Statement:

This policy establishes the framework for software installation on all IT Reeves County resources. By regulating and limiting software installations, the institution aims to mitigate the risks associated with program functionality loss, unauthorized disclosure of Protected Information, introduction of malware, and potential legal exposure from unlicensed software.

Guidelines:

A. User Software Installation Prohibited:

- Users are not authorized to install software on IT Reeves County resources connected to or operating within the network.

- Software requests require approval from the requester’s manager and submission to the IT Director or Help Desk in writing or via email.

- Approved software must be selected from the IT Department's maintained list, unless no selection meets the requester’s needs.

- The IT Department is responsible for obtaining and tracking software licenses, testing new software for conflicts and compatibility, and performing installations on IT Reeves County resources.

B. Policy Administration and Enforcement:

- Administered and implemented by the IT Reeves County IT Department.

- Exceptions can be requested through the RCIT Help Desk procedure.

- Approval for exceptions must be obtained from either the Network Architecture or the IT Security Team in advance.

- Questions about this policy should be directed to IT Support Services.

Policy Compliance:

- The IT Reeves County prioritizes the security of information and its IT resources.

- Violations may lead to disciplinary actions, access restrictions, termination, and potential civil and criminal liability.

- Employment terms in this policy align with, but do not replace, amend, or supplement any terms or conditions of employment stated in any collective bargaining agreement between the institution and any union.