Information Security & Operating Systems
Information Security and Operating Systems (ISOS) is charged with
two major responsibilities within Information Technology Services:
Taking a lead role in helping to ensure the security and integrity of the university's computer systems, networks and electronic data.
- Managing intrusion detection systems
- Monitoring data flows to detect abnormal traffic patterns
- Initiating system vulnerability audits and risk assessments
- Working to ensure secure data transmissions, including encryption where needed
- Providing incident response, including mitigation and forensic analysis
- Maintaining identity management and access control systems
- Conducting ongoing security research and security awareness training
- Working with campus governance bodies to recommend and implement appropriate security policies and procedures
Providing day-to-day management of centralized IT systems including:
- Installing, customizing, and maintaining operating system software including backups, account structures, system security, connectivity, and software updates
- Analyzing, diagnosing, and correcting system software problems
- Evaluating and tuning system performance, disk space, memory, and CPU utilization
- Researching, developing and implementing new system technologies.
For questions, comments, or more information contact ISOS Manager Darl Bennett at (208) 282-2290 or benndarl@isu.edu.