This page describes how a new AI service will be assessed before it can be introduced at the University of Oulu. The guidance applies when considering the use of an AI service other than one already provided or approved by the university in teaching, research, or work. The aim of the assessment is to ensure […]

This page contains a list maintained by ICT Services of AI tools whose use at the university has been assessed or is currently being assessed. General guidance on the use of AI services can be found on the university’s AI guidance page. From this list, you can see for each service whether the tool has […]

The University of Oulu supports the use of artificial intelligence in teaching, research, and day-to-day work. AI must be used responsibly, ethically, and with due regard to information security. AI can support ideation, writing, and information processing, but the user always remains responsible for the accuracy of the content. As a primary rule, use AI […]

The contents of this instruction: Password requirements AD Password Locking Policies for Entra ID logins Password Locking Policies for AD/LDAP logins Password requirements AD The password must be at least 12 characters long. It must not contain any part of the username or the user’s name. It must include characters from at least three of […]

VPN connection VPN connection (Virtual Private Network) is a solution that enables the workers to reach the organizations network securely from the insecure public network. This enables e.g. remote work from home or traveling. The VPN uses “virtual” connections that are routed through the Internet from the organization’s private network to the employee: Both parts […]

In case of information security deviations or cases related to them, the safest thing to do is to ask Campus ICT for advice. If you observe or suspect misuse of a network, services or an account, you can also send an e-mail notification to tietoturva@oulu.fi. In this instruction: What is an information security deviation? Reporting […]

Mobile devices (smart phones and tablets) can easily get lost or stolen. Therefore, they entail the risk of unauthorised access to the user’s or university’s data. Unauthorised users can also pose as the device owner and send e-mail in his/her name. Hence, it is important to know the information security risks and act accordingly. Contents […]

This Information Security Guide is primarily intended to serve as a general guide for university staff members, regardless of their place of work. It has been produced as a collaboration between universities and has been aimed at making it suitable for all universities. This Information Security Guide is the product of collaboration by the University […]

This Information Security Guide is primarily intended to serve as a general guide for university students, regardless of their place of study. The Information Security Guide is the product of collaboration by the University of Helsinki, University of Eastern Finland, University of Jyväskylä, University of Oulu, Hanken School of Economics and Åbo Akademi University, and […]

The contents of this instruction: Rules of IT service use In brief Rules of IT Service Use as a whole Usage authorisation User ID Users’ rights and responsibilities Other clauses E-mail rules In brief E-mail rules as a whole E-mail addresses Use of e-mail and e-mail addresses Service provision and administration Other clauses Use of […]