Given the high risk for Identity Theft, Social Security Numbers are classified as Confidential Data in our Data Classification Guidance and should only be stored in Banner, Fortis, uStor and transmitted through FileShare.
See Something - Say Something!
Information Security is a shared responsibility for all Appalachian staff, faculty, and students.
- If you see a risk with a University process that involves Social Security Numbers, or other confidential data, please contact security@appstate.edu so we work together to create a new secure business process.
- Given the high risk for Identity Theft, Social Security Numbers are classified as Confidential Data in our Data Classification Guidance and should only be stored in Banner, Fortis, uStor and transmitted through FileShare.
Need to Report an IT Security Awareness Concern?
If you ever have information security concerns, contact the ITS Support Help Desk at (828) 262-6266 or email support@appstate.edu
- See our security.appstate.edu website for policies, standards, guidelines & tips!
- Enter a Support Ticket at support.appstate.edu
- Contact your ITS Consultant or our Help Desk at (828) 262-6266
Questions? Contact security@appstate.edu
Thank You! Thank you for your commitment to keeping Appalachian's electronic information secure!