The Ohio Office of Information Technology recently issued the following three new state IT policies following a collaborative development and an open comment period:

Portable Computing Security (ITP-B.9) -- addresses the security of portable computing devices and includes provisions for their use, management and control. The policy includes the security of the physical device itself as well as its applications and data. The policy also addresses the use of privately owned devices by employees and contractors.

Disposal, Servicing and Transfer of IT Equipment (ITP-E.1) -- prescribes requirements to mitigate risks associated with the disposal, servicing and transfer of IT equipment.

Registration of Internet Domain Names (ITP-F.1) -- includes provisions for a common, consistent statewide approach to Web site domain names. The policy includes provisions for obtaining and safeguarding Internet domain names by establishing naming requirements and a central registration and tracking process. Requirements of the U.S. General Services Administration concerning the use of the .gov domain also are covered.

For the complete policies, visit the Statewide IT Policy Web site at www.ohio.gov/itp.

Comments, questions or inquiries may be directed to:

Statewide IT Policy
Ohio Office of Information Technology
Investment and Governance Division
30 E. Broad Street, 39th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215-3414

Telephone: (614) 644-9352
Facsimile: (614) 644-9152
Email: State.ITPolicy.Manager@oit.ohio.gov