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A security exception is an exception to current cybersecurity policies and standards in cases where the benefits to Seattle University outweigh security risks/non-compliance.

Why only 6-months?

The owner of the exception should be actively looking for ways to mitigate the exception so that it falls in line with our policies. A security exception is a temporary exception allowing the progression of work while a permanent, policy-compliant solution is researched or being tested.

When to apply for a Security Exception

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  • All Security Exceptions — if approved — are only valid for up to 6 months.

  • Once the specified expiration date has passed, you are required to immediately cease implementation of the process, procedure, or solution referenced in your request.

  • If approved, you must abide by any additional conditions imposed by Information Security that were communicated to you in order to retain the active status for an approved exception.

  • ITS or Information Security may revoke the active status for an approved Security Exception at any time.

  • After the expiration date, a Security Exception request cannot be reinstated. A new Security Exception Request form must be submitted again.

Why only 6-months?

The owner of the exception should be actively looking for ways to mitigate the exception so that it falls in line with our policies. A security exception is a temporary exception allowing the progression of work while a permanent, policy-compliant solution is researched or being tested.

Security Exception approval process

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