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INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICE

This section (which consists of a chief information security officer, an information security specialist, and two information security analysts) serves as the department’s focal point for information security which ensures that information security risks are considered in both planned and on going operations.  Additionally, the section evaluates and makes recommendations regarding the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of departmental information. These tasks are achieved by performing the following activities

• Developing information security policies and procedures

• Establishing education and awareness programs

• Maintaining the departments business continuity plan as it relates to information technology in accordance with general statute 147-33.89

• Researching potential threats, vulnerabilities and control techniques

• Assisting with computer related investigations

• Initiating discussion on information security risks

• Assessing the information technology infrastructure for risks

• Establishing the department’s incident response capability

• Monitoring security related activities

• Recording and tracking information security incidents

• Distributing information concerning protective measures to take against current  and future security threats

• Evaluating the department’s compliance with related state and federal regulations

• Functioning as the information security liaison between the department and other state agencies

Management Information Systems