Colleges, schools, and units will be required to adopt standard EPM practices and to transition their end-user devices (e.g., UT desktops and laptops) to centrally managed EPM tools. As part of the university’s commitment to this endpoint management strategy, implementing and sustaining this EPM effort has been funded centrally to reduce the cost to CSUs. In many cases, transitioning to the campus-scoped EPM toolset may allow units to either reduce their operational costs associated with managing end-user devices or refocus IT resources on other CSU-specific efforts.
It is important to note that while there is no option to opt-out for CSUs, the Information Security Office may grant exceptions based on business or research needs as long as security standards are maintained and exceptions do not increase the risk to the university.