Durham University uses systems, equipment and services that are secure, regularly updated, and aligned to best practice and security standards within our sector and other industries.
This statement sets out the University’s commitment to international security. It also provides more detail of processes and actions we take to improve and safeguard the security of our diverse community.
The University’s International Security Risks Group brings together colleagues from relevant teams to provide oversight of the international security risks relating to the University’s operation.
The main purposes of the group are to: monitor evolving national security and international risk legislation, share intelligence gathered through sector expert groups, and oversee internal awareness raising and training on international security risks.
Durham University has a range of security policies and guidance in place which cover:
University policies detail the security protocols and standards that staff and visitors must follow in relation to access controls, confidentiality, business and private data protection, physical security and conduct.
Policies and guidance documents are reviewed at least bi-annually and updated as necessary.
When a member of staff begins their employment with the University, they are provided with our IT Regulations. In accepting their offer of employment, they are also accepting the terms of the IT Regulations.
Staff are also required to complete a number of regular required learning courses on topics including health and safety, fire safety, and information security and data protection.
Members of staff also receive regular, structured information on security issues.
The University is committed to the application of the National Protective Security Authority’s principles of Trusted Research. Staff in STEM subjects undertake mandatory training related to Trusted Research and Export Controls to help them identify the potential risks of international collaboration.
Our Research and Innovation Services conduct due diligence on all research-related work to ensure our staff and intellectual property are suitably protected, and that all legislation such as Export Controls are complied with.
The University implements a range of appropriate technical and procedural controls to protect its IT systems, devices, staff, students and data.
If you need more information about security issues at Durham University, please contact us.
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