DEFINITIONS

1.12.10.7 DEFINITIONS. As used in this policy: A. access means the ability to read, change, or enter data using a computer or an information system; B. equipment means computers, monitors, keyboards, mice, routers, switches, hubs, networks, or any other information technology assets; C. freeware or shareware means software that is available free of charge and available for download from the internet. Freeware is protected by a copyright and is subject to applicable copyright laws; D. information technology resources (IT resources) means computer hardware, software, databases, electronic message systems, communication equipment, computer networks, telecommunications circuits, and any information that is used by a state agency to support programs or operations that is generated by, transmitted within, or stored on any electronic media; E. malicious code means any type of code intended to damage, destroy, or delete a computer system, network, file, or data; F. pirated software means licensable software installed on a computer system for which a license has not been purchased or legally obtained; G. security mechanism means a firewall, proxy, internet address-screening or filtering program, or other system installed to prevent the disruption or denial of services or the unauthorized use, damage, destruction, or modification of data and software; H. sexually explicit or extremist materials means images, documents, or sounds that can reasonably be construed as: (1) discriminatory or harassing; or (2) defamatory or libelous; or (3) obscene or pornographic; or (4) threatening to an individual’s physical or mental well-being; or (5) read or heard for any purpose that is illegal; and I. user means any person authorized by a state agency to access state IT resources, including a state employee, officer or contractor; a user for purposes of this rule does not include a person who accesses state telecommunications resources offered by the state for use by the general public. [1.12.10.7 NMAC - N, 9-15-04]