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Office of Information Technology

Security and Compliance

Security and Compliance (S&C) works to monitor, protect and secure the university’s IT infrastructure, data and operations; safeguard the privacy of the university community; and maintain compliance with applicable laws, licenses and regulations. Responsibilities include risk management, program-compliance development, cybersecurity operations, license management and IT Purchase Compliance. S&C is your partner in protecting the university from cyberattacks — because it takes every member of the Pack doing their part to protect both personal and university data.

Unit Leadership

Mardecia Bell, Chief Information Security Officer and Assistant Vice Chancellor

Damon Armour, Director

What We Do

  • Provide strategic planning to ensure reliable IT security and program compliance.
  • Assist with internal security audits and assurance.
  • Assist with litigation holds and eDiscovery in partnership with the Office of General Counsel.
  • Provide security-compliance support for endpoint protection and the Data Sensitivity Framework.
  • Develop and implement information security policies, regulations and rules.

Andrew Kotynski, Director

What We Do

  • Provide secure computing services, including data protection, multifactor authentication solutions, network security monitoring and SSL certificate management.
  • Offer general security consultation and review.
  • Provide security incident response, investigation and support services.

Bill Coker, Manager

What We Do

  • Provide license management services, including asset management, procurement, site license coordination and licensing support.
  • Handle IT contract negotiation and review for clickwrap agreements and non-negotiable hardcopy licenses.
  • Manage the IT Purchase Compliance process.
  • Provide software inventory management and distribution.

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