Published: March, 2010
Revised: March, 2023

I. Introduction

The secure management of MMG Network (as such term is defined in the MMG Information Security Charter (the “Charter”) https://www.monstrousmediagroup.com/isc, which may span organizational boundaries, requires the careful consideration of the flow of information and the regulatory requirements regarding monitoring and protection of Networks. MMG requires that all Network, communications and telecommunications related equipment and devices, including cabling, be installed and maintained by MMG Information Technology (MMGIT).

Capitalized terms used herein without definition are defined in the Charter.

II. Policy History

  • The effective date of this Policy is March 30, 2010.
  • Reviewed and/or revised March 14, 2023.

III. Policy Text

A. Requirements for System Owners and IT Custodians

This Policy applies to all communications cabling, equipment and infrastructure devices, including but not limited to the following: telecommunications switches, data networking switches and routers, wireless access points, cellular distributed antenna systems, cellular repeaters and/or bi-directional amplifiers, cellular macro sites, cable and satellite television reception and distribution equipment.

A. Standard Requirements
  1. The following equipment must be installed and maintained by MMGIT:
    1. Communications cabling, including any permanent cabling and/or cabling between workspaces and rooms intended to be used for voice and data networking or other communications;
    2. Routers on MMG Network that serve to segment the Network;
    3. Communications switches and hubs (e.g., Ethernet switches) on MMG Network;
    4. Wireless Access Point (WAPs) and other wireless devices that provide access to, or bridge, MMG Network;
    5. Telecommunications equipment (e.g., PBXes, VOIP systems, etc.);
    6. Cellular telephone (voice and data) communications infrastructure cabling, antennas, and equipment; and
    7. Cable and satellite television infrastructure cabling, antennas and equipment.
  2. All Network enabled devices connected to MMG Network (other than Network enabled devices connected to the MMG Network) must use (a) the DHCP to configure Network IP addresses and (b) the DNS protocol for Server information. Network enabled devices connected to the MMG Network must adhere to  Network and security procedures.
  3. MMG IT staff implement the appropriate logging and monitoring of Networks in accordance with the MMG Information Resource Access Control and Log Management Policy https://www.monstrousmediagroup.com/isc.
  4. Standard protections are established by the applicable Information Security Office and implemented by MMG  IT staff to safeguard the confidentiality and integrity of MMG information passing over public and wireless Networks.
B. Bandwidth Quotas

To maintain Network performance, MMGIT has implemented an automated Network bandwidth quota system. Individual computers may be limited in either the inbound or outbound direction. Limits are imposed only on off-campus traffic to or from the Internet. Traffic on MMG's internal Network and on Internet is not restricted in any way.

The parameters of this system may be changed without prior notice in order to ensure proper functioning of the Network for MMG community.

An exception to the Internet bandwidth limitations may be granted for Servers used for legitimate MMG business through the use of special approval by MMGIT.  

C. Waivers and Exceptions

Existing or future Network or communications infrastructure that is not maintained by MMGIT as of the effective date of this Policy may be granted a waiver from the requirements of this Policy with the written approval of MMGIT. A description of the infrastructure and a rationale for the request should be submitted to MMGIT by an Executive Manager. If approved, the exception will be subject to annual review.

IV. Cross References to Related Policies

The Information Security Policies and certain additional documentation are listed in Appendix A hereto.  

Appendix A

Related Policies

Policies: https://www.monstrousmediagroup.com/isc