Website Standards
All websites and web applications at BYU should adhere to these standards. BYU is providing two website platforms that adhere to these standards as far as possible. These are Brightspot for most websites and Mendix for web applications.
Security and Privacy
Information security and privacy standards are maintained by BYU’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Security standards cover endpoint, server, application, database, and cloud security.
Applicable policy: Information Security and Appropriate Use Policy
Standards: Minimum Security Controls for IT Resources
Accessibility
Web accessibility standards are recommended by the University Accessibility Center and established by BYU’s Student Life Vice President. These standards cover all content presented on a web site or web application.
Applicable policy: Web Accessibility Policy
Standards: University Web Accessibility Guidelines
Branding
Branding standards are established by BYU’s Advancement Vice President.
Standards: BYU Brand Guide
Copyright
All websites should adhere to copyright laws and policies. Please make sure to use only images, videos, text, etc. that are permissible for use. Visit the https://copyright.byu.edu/ for more details or questions.
BYU photo has many great images to use for BYU websites at https://photo.byu.edu/.
Implementing Procedures
Brightspot and Mendix are the university's standard solutions for meeting each of the policies and standards listed above. Please contact the BYU Websites Manager (websites@byu.edu) to schedule your website migration or to ask further questions.