Microsoft SharePoint

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My Sites (SharePoint Online) is included with Microsoft 365. It allows students, faculty, and staff to create collaborative websites that can be used to share files, assign tasks, start blogs, and build workflows. Microsoft SharePoint Online is a powerful set of tools that allows you to create, share, and collaborate more effectively.

 

 

About This Service

Key Features

  • Document Management: SharePoint serves as a centralized platform for storing, organizing, and managing documents. It provides version control, check-in/check-out functionality, and document collaboration features, making it easier for teams to work together on files while maintaining document integrity.
  • Intranet and Portal Solution: SharePoint can be used to create a company intranet or portal, providing a centralized hub for employees to access news, announcements, policies, and resources. It helps in disseminating information, improving internal communication, and promoting engagement within the organization.
  • Workflow Automation: SharePoint offers powerful workflow capabilities, allowing organizations to automate business processes. Workflows can be designed to streamline approval processes, document review cycles, and task assignments, saving time and improving efficiency.

Getting and Using This Service

How do I access this service?

How do I request this service?

Access to this service is automatically granted If you are a member of the group that has been assigned permission to use this service.

Who can use this service?

Students, Faculty, Staff

Maximum Acceptable Data Class

Restricted - High risk, sensitive data – Disclosure may cause severe harm

Data Risk Classification

FERPA - Non-Directory Student Records
GLBA - Student Financial Information
HIPAA - Protected Health Information
NIST 800-171 - Controlled Unclassified Information
PCI DSS - Payment Card Information

Support and Hours

Status

Status of Service Offering 

How do I get help?

Submit a ticket by clicking the Request Help button on the upper right hand corner of this page.

 
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The University of Pittsburgh takes seriously its commitment to protecting the privacy of its students, alumni, faculty, and staff and protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information essential to the University's academic and research mission. For that reason, we classify our information assets into risk categories to determine who may access the information and what minimum security precautions must be taken to protect it against unauthorized access.

Details

Service ID: 55
Created
Wed 5/24/23 10:31 AM
Modified
Thu 5/2/24 3:12 PM