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IT Approvals- Laptop and NCS Desktop Instructions

The following questions will be asked on the IT Computer Purchase Form to help determine what type of NCS system, connectivity and encryption method will be used.

Network Connectivity

Quick Assessment	Response	Solution
Does the system require network connectivity?	Yes	NCS Network connected system
	No	NCS Stand-alone only system

Desktop versus Laptop

Quick Assessment	Response	Solution
Is the user a mobile worker who travels often and is approved for telecommute? (*Note- ALL laptops require encryption)	Yes	Laptop
	No	NCS Desktop

Network Connection Type

Quick Assessment	Response	Solution
Will the system be used for daily office work? (i.e., shared drive access)	Yes	.mil
	No	.edu

Encryption versus Non-Encryption

Quick Assessment	Response	Solution
Will the system contain Sensitive Data? (i.e., PHI, PII, PKI, PMI, Privacy Act, SBU) (*Note- ALL laptops require encryption):	Yes	Encrypted Laptop/NCS Desktop
	No	Unencrypted NCS Desktop

Submitting your request for NCS computer approval:

• 1. Enter your request in the University's Financial System (DAI)
• 2. "Create a request" in the USU Service Desk application at http://usuca/CAisd/pdmweb.exe.
  • a. Click on the "Request Area"
  • b. Select Acquisition and choose "Standard Compueter"
• 3. If you ordered an NCS desktop and the requisition has been fully processed through USU's Financial System (to include the purchase order placed by the Contracting Office), the request is filled and distributed from the USU's on-site bench inventory. Filling orders from the bench eliminates shipping time and because the systems are pre-configured it will eliminate the time to configure.
• 4. The helpdesk will notify you regarding system distribution

Contact Information
 
4301 Jones Bridge Road
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Bethesda, Maryland 20814
Voice: Comm (301) 295-9800
DSN 295-9800
help@usuhs.edu