FTP Policies and Procedures

Policy

FTP accounts are assigned to and should be used by an individual, not to a department and should not be shared.
It is the responsibility of the department to notify FIM when an FTP user leaves their employment.
FTP Clients must be SSL compatible. SmartFTP is a reliable client with SSL compatibility and is approved by but not required by FIM.
SSL certificates are valid for 3 years after which time the individual will need to request a new certificate.
Users should not FTP any executable, program codes or databases without prior approval from FIM.
FTP Password changes must be requested through FIM
FTP Users will have access to their own home directory and each directory has upload only access.
Detection of illegal use or practices detrimental to FIM or Oklahoma State University students, faculty or staff will result in the withdrawal of services to the individual determined to be at fault. FIM will be the sole arbiter of this decision and services will only be restored to the individual upon successful appeal to the Directory of FIM.
FIM reserves the right to audit log files whenever deemed necessary. Logging captures but is not limited to account information, login date and time, files transferred, and other prudent information.

A FTP Request form needs to be completed by the individual needing FTP access and returned to FIM in 334 Student Union.
After request form is received and approved by FIM, a user account will be created and an email notifying the requestor of it's creation will be sent. The username and password will only be supplied to the individual via phone. A CD with the instructions, and certificates will be delivered to the individual.
Set up and training will be provided if needed.

Financial Information Management offers information analysis and data delivery to the OSU campus and staff.