Policy on Web Servers, Web Services and CGI scripts

In order to ensure the security and integrity of
the Van Vleck computer network, all web servers in Van Vleck 
will be managed by the Math Department's computer staff. 
They will set up and maintain them to make sure that they
meet University security and privacy standards. 

These web servers and the services they offer must serve
legitimate Math Department functions (for example,
instruction, research support and outreach) and
must comply with University policies for appropriate
use and FERPA policies for privacy.

Web services which require server side includes and
CGI-scripts will also require approval by the computer
staff. Faculty, staff and graduate students may use
standard CGI scripts available for them such as FormMail.
FormMail is on a secure server and hence information
on it is encrypted. However, users should avoid using forms
to collect sensitive information such as social security 
numbers.

If the web application requires specialized scripts please
confer with the computer staff first.