IT Policy

IT policies at Texas A&M are built on a clear hierarchy—from federal regulations down to campus-specific rules—that help safeguard data and support secure technology use. This page explains how those policies work together and what they mean for you.

The Information Security Controls Catalog defines the baseline security standards for all Texas A&M IT resources. Learn how these controls are developed, implemented, and maintained to support compliance, manage risk, and protect university data.

A range of laws and regulations shape how we use and manage technology at Texas A&M. This page connects you to key compliance frameworks—from data protection to cybersecurity standards—that impact university systems, research, and operations.

Protecting research at Texas A&M means balancing academic openness with compliance and security. Learn how the university supports secure, ethical research through training, policy guidance, and dedicated services from the Research Security & Compliance team.

Policy Guides bring together all relevant rules, regulations, and controls for specific topics like endpoint management, network access, and data classification. Written in plain English to be straightforward, these guides simplify compliance by making it easier to understand what's required for each area of responsibility.

When business needs conflict with standard IT policies, an approved exception may be necessary. This page explains the process for requesting an exception to university security controls or IT rules, and how to submit the required documentation.