Network Security Study
Task Force Members
Bryon Fessler, University of Portland, chair
Chris Ferguson, Pacific Lutheran University
Mark Sheehan, Montana State University
NWACC Funding Level:
$30,000 (phase I, FY2006)
Project Overview
The general goal of this project is to enhance network security capabilities at NWACC member institutions by developing an inter-institutional “network security team.” The team will be made up of representatives from NWACC colleges and universities who are involved with (or in charge of) network security for their campuses. In the first phase of the project (2006) NWACC will partner with a vendor or other external organization to provide in-depth formal training to staff. The goal of the training is to develop guidelines, tools, and increased expertise for network security assessment and vulnerability reduction strategies. In a second phase of the project (FY2007), NWACC will work with the external partner to conduct controlled intrusions and vulnerability assessments and to identify appropriate threat reduction and resolution strategies.
Project Status
As of August 23, 2006: NWACC has engaged Quest to conduct 2 network security training workshops for NWACC member institutions. One workshop will be held in Seattle, WA, and one in Portland, OR (click here for more information about the workshops).
As of May 2, 2006: Proposals have been received from SANS and Quest and are being reviewed. Two other providers have declined to submit proposals.
As of March 2006: A request for proposals is being sent to prospective vendors.
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