Cybersecurity, Physical & Virtual Infrastructure

To meet University needs, the Office of OneIT must provide a secure and stable infrastructure. Cybersecurity is the practice of defending computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks, and data from malicious attacks. Physical infrastructure includes hardware, cabling, routers, switches, data closets, and data centers; virtual infrastructure includes the servers that run the virtual environments. Consumer demands related to performance and access continue to increase and evolve. People expect speed and the ability to access university systems anywhere, anytime with limited downtime.

GOAL Provide a robust, flexible, secure infrastructure that meets current and evolving needs.	Target Date	Status
A1: Continue to invest in wireless infrastructure ’23 Update: We grew the wifi infrastructure by 10% and replaced 700 aging access points. ’24 Update:  The campus increased the wireless infrastructure by 10% and replaced 500 aging access points.	FY ‘24
A2: Develop strategies to effectively manage, support, and secure university-owned devices both on and off-campus ’23 Update: OneIT improved endpoint management processes to align with a hybrid work environment, made gains standardizing computer equipment and user access and developed a Linux management strategy. ’24 Update: OneIT is developing a new prototype for deploying new computers through the cloud and will not require end users to physically be in campus to get a new computer. OneIT has transitioned more than 500 College of Engineering computers from Mosaic to standard NinerNET endpoints. This transition makes it easier to support software and hardware needs for the College of Engineering. ’25 Update: OneIT changed how it manages Windows computers making it easier to provision devices for off campus use. By Fall ’25, the majority of computers will use the same hardware and software and adhere to the Guideline for the Security of Endpoints.	FY ‘25
A3: Continue to invest in state-of-the-art cybersecurity systems for detection and monitoring. ’23 Update:  OneIT started to deploy additional network detection tools to limit access to protected campus resources. We increased our cloud security footprint, upgraded our forensic capabilities and enhanced our email security for both email domains. ’24 Update: OneIT implemented two new systems this year to enhance our cybersecurity profile. Google Chronicle has become the new campus SIEM which manages all system log. Cisco XDR is a security analytics and analysis platform that has increased our automation and detection capabilities.  ’25 Update: OneIT has continued to feed log data and analytics into both Chronicle and XDR. This has provided enhanced detection and response capabilities for both endpoints and servers. OneIT has also implemented Canary Tokens which provides notifications if our single sign on (SSO) screen is duplicated for malicious purposes on the internet. These tokens allow our security staff to respond quickly to have these rogue pages taken down. IT Security Training was mandated for all employees.	FY ‘27
A4: Develop sustainable funding model for physical and virtual environments ’23 Update: Not been started since campus budgets are flat and campus leadership has been in-flux. ’24 Update: OneIT leaders work with divisional leaders on computer replacements. All of the divisions are now working with OneIT and following a standard methodology. OneIT deployed a new procurement process to gain visibility into all hardware purchases greater than $500. This visibility will help OneIT gain understanding about all the hardware needs on campus and standardize when possible. OneIT is working with the College of Engineering to transition to the Apporto environment from Mosaic Anywhere. ’25 Update: OneIT is partnering with the College of Engineering to standardize on enterprise infrastructure. OneIT worked with Business Affairs to consolidate department printing services.	FY ’26

Alignment

All aspects of the Shaping What’s Next plan rely on a robust, flexible, secure infrastructure.

Strategic Partnerships

Materials Management, Purchasing, College Deans, Facilities Management

Accountable Leader

AVC Infrastructure, AVC Client Engagement