Manage U-M Workstations

If you use a personally-owned computer for U-M work you are responsible for properly securing it in accordance with university policy. See Secure Your Devices for information on securing your personally owned devices.

If you work from home or other off-campus locations, follow the guidance at IT Security for Working Remotely.

All university computing devices must maintain a basic level of security to protect the integrity of university data and networks, meet university policy requirements, and comply with laws and regulations.

There are four primary models for management of computing devices owned by U-M that are used by faculty and staff:

  • MiWorkspace
    MiWorkspace is a shared service offered by ITS that supports a comprehensive suite of desktop services for the staff in subscribing units. MiWorkspace support staff are primarily responsible for the maintenance and security safeguards of MiWorkspace computers.
  • Departmentally Provided Devices
    Departments that do not subscribe to MiWorkspace provide computing devices to their faculty and staff. Departmental IT staff are primarily responsible for the maintenance and security standards of departmentally owned devices.
  • Michigan Medicine
    Health Information Technology & Services (HITS) provides devices to Michigan Medicine faculty and staff and is primarily responsible for the maintenance and security standards of those devices.
  • Self-Managing U-M Devices
    U-M faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to use computers and devices that are purchased, managed, and maintained by a central U-M IT service provider or their unit IT staff. If your research, development work, or other business needs require you to manage or maintain your own computers or IT devices, you must meet the requirements of Self-Managing a U-M Computer or Device.

For additional guidance, see also: