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Cellular Device

Any electronic device that can connect to a cellular network using the mobile service provider’s SIM card installed within it.

Conestoga Business

Activities performed for business and operations purposes on behalf of Conestoga including academic, administrative and research activities and purposes.

Contractor

Any person or entity contracted by Conestoga to provide goods or services on Conestoga-owned or leased property or at Conestoga coordinated off-site programs, functions, or events. A contractor shall be considered an employer and meet or exceed Conestoga’s health and safety management system requirements unless otherwise determined to be a constructor.

Data

Individual symbols or pictures that represent raw facts or figures, which on their own do not comprise meaning and have no discernible arrangement. It can be processed by a computer, computer system or application.

Employee

An individual employed by the College, whether employed full-time, part-time, or on a contract basis, and includes, but is not limited to, faculty, researchers, support staff and administrators.

Guest

An individual who is not an employee, contractor, or student and is external to Conestoga, which includes, but is not limited to, Board members, visitors, alumni, and volunteers.

Information

Data that has been given value or meaning through interpretation or analysis and that has been organized to create meaning.

Mobile Device

Any communication device that does not require a physical wire to relay information from one device to another. It is designed or architected product that is able to be moved easily and used at a variety of locations.

Multifactor Authentication (MFA)

Authentication using two or more different factors to achieve authentication. Factors include something you know (e.g., PIN, password), something you have (e.g., cryptographic identification device, token), or something you are (e.g., biometric). MFA is generally considered secondary authentication in addition to a primary authentication method.

Passphrase

A secret consisting of a sequence of words or other characters to authenticate an identity or to authorize access to data. A passphrase is like a password in usage but is generally longer for added security.

Password

A protected/private string of letters, numbers, and/or special characters used to authenticate an identity or to authorize access to data.

Technology

Any computing and/or communications hardware and/or software components and related resources that can collect, store, process, maintain, share, transmit, or dispose of data or information. Components can include, but are not limited to, computers and associated peripheral devices, computer operating systems, utility/support software, accounts, and communications hardware and software.

Technology Resource

Any hardware, software, or communication equipment that a user interacts with for data or information management. This includes but is not limited to computers, mobile devices, cellular devices, applications, user accounts, wired and wireless network services that a user uses for tasks such as creating documents, sending messages, or retrieving data or information from repositories. These resources are owned, leased or in the care, custody, or control of Conestoga.

Technology User

An individual or entity that uses technological tools, devices, or systems for various information and data tasks, which includes, but is not limited to, guests, contractors, students, and employees. These users are authorized to use technology resources owned, leased or in the care, custody, or control of Conestoga with proper authentication and/or identification.

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