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Faculty and Staff
Service Overview
The Information & Communication Technology (ICT) PCR process is part of CSULB's ongoing commitment to ensure that our campus meets electronic technology standards set forth by the California State University (CSU) system and CSULB.
Service Details
The three main areas evaluated for compliance through the PCR include:
- Accessibility
- Security
- Technical Coordination
Accessibility
PCR evaluates ICT products and services for compliance with the CSU Accessible Technology Initiative (ATI), which reflects the CSU’s ongoing commitment to provide access to information resources and technologies to individuals with disabilities—CSU students, faculty, staff and the general public regardless of disability.
For more information regarding ATI and Accessible Technology, please see CSULB Accessible Technology.
Also visit the ATI Compliance page with information regarding:
- Forms
- Resources
- Items Requiring ATI Compliance Review
Security
PCR evaluates ICT products and services for compliance with established Federal, State, and CSU information security regulations and standards. Application and web development environments must comply with these standards to safeguard campus information and resources. Contracts for services involving applications, web development or hosting must incorporate appropriate language. Access, storage and transmission of Level 1 and 2 confidential information are subject to restrictions. Refer to CSULB Information Classification Standard.
Web or Cloud based products require that the vendor complete a HECVAT (Higher Education Cloud Vendor Assessment Tool).
If Confidential or Sensitive Data is involved an SDRC (Security Data Requirements Checklist) must be completed by the department.
The HECVAT and SCRC forms are available on the Information Security Data Security Forms page.
Technical Coordination
PCR evaluates ICT products and services for compatibility with campus existing technology ecosystem and standards. Technology may be reviewed to:
- Consider how the technology can effectively be supported within the campus information technology environment,
- Avoid costly duplication or conflicts with established campus standard hardware, software, or services. The currently established campus standards are:
Helpful Resources
For more information regarding the IT Procurement Compliance Review, please contact:
Visit the Procurement & Contractual Services Purchase to Pay - Technology page for more details.