Exception can be applied for when access to a university-owned IT device's administrative account is required by someone other than an IT Support Staff member, the following exception criteria must apply:
5.4.7.1. Individuals must annually complete the Position of Special Trust form;
5.4.7.2. Individuals must only use the administrative account for special administrative functions and default to a lower privileged user account for other day-to-day use;
5.4.7.3. Individuals must review the following training materials, How not to Login as Administrator (and still get your job done);
5.4.7.4. IT System Custodians are required to periodically review the use of administrative account exceptions.
5.4.7.4.1. IT System Custodians will remove any administrative accounts that go unused or are no longer required; and
5.4.7.4.2. IT System Custodians are required to raise inappropriate use to management (e.g., staying logged in with the administrative account longer than needed).