{"id":3131,"date":"2026-04-09T19:11:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T19:11:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/technology\/?page_id=3131"},"modified":"2026-04-09T19:11:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T19:11:53","slug":"tarleton-oits-portable-computing-standard","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/technology\/tarleton-oits-portable-computing-standard\/","title":{"rendered":"Tarleton OITS Portable Computing Standard"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Tarleton Office of Innovative Technology Solutions (OITS)
Portable Computing Standard<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Effective: February 11, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Revised:\u00a0 April 9, 2026\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Procedure Summary<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Portable computing devices are becoming increasingly powerful and affordable.\u00a0Their functionality and small size are making these devices more desirable to replace traditional desktop devices in a wide number of applications.\u00a0However, the portability offered by these devices may increase the security exposure for individuals using the devices.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tarleton State University\u2019s (Tarleton or university) information resources are strategic assets which, as property of the State of Texas, must be managed as valuable state resources in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2054<\/a>. This standard applies to Tarleton information resources that store, process, or transmit mission critical and\/or confidential information.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The purpose of the Tarleton physical access standard is to provide guidance on the responsibilities of information resource owners to protect data\u00a0residing\u00a0on portable devices. The assessment of potential risks and the application of appropriate mitigation measures will be determined by the information resource owner or their designee. In accordance with Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 202 \u2010 Information Security Standards<\/a>, each department and\/or resource owner may elect not to implement some or all of the risk mitigation measures provided in this standard based on information security risk management decisions and business functions. Such risk management decisions must be documented and reported to the designated information security officer. This standard applies to the use of all portable information resources devices that process,\u00a0contain\u00a0or have direct access to confidential information. This standard will apply equally to all individuals who\u00a0utilize\u00a0portable computing devices and access Tarleton information resources. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please see the <\/a>Tarleton Security Controls Catalog, specifically the Media Protection (MP) family<\/a>, for additional information and requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Procedures and Responsibilities<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n