Governance

The Connecticut State University System (CSUS) oversees and supports a broad range of academic and administrative information resources. These resources include all data created, stored, maintained, processed or transmitted by CSUS. Additional responsibilities include the oversight of all networks, computing platforms, systems, software, hardware, equipment and facilities either owned or leased by the Connecticut State University System. CSUS is committed to establishing and maintaining the administrative, technical and physical safeguards needed to ensure the security of its information resources.


CSUS Council on Information Technology (CIT)

The Council on Information Technology (CIT) consists of the Chief Information Officers of the four CSUS Universities and the System Office as well as their designees. The CIT meets monthly to discuss, review and assess information technology matters as they relate to the Connecticut State University System. Members:
  • Wendy Chang, Chief Information Officer - System Office & Southern
  • James Estrada, Chief Information Officer - Central
  • Joseph Tolisano, Chief Information Officer - Eastern
  • Lorraine Capobianco, Chief Information Officer - Western

System-Wide Applications Team (SWAT)

The System-Wide Applications Team (SWAT) is made up of CSUS applications programming managers and project managers across the Connecticut State University System. Appointed by their respective CIO, SWAT members meet to discuss common issues and develop solutions to ensure the most cost-effective use of resources.

SWAT members plan and coordinate the installation, modification, maintenance and upgrade projects for the CSUS Banner Enterprise Reporting (ERP) systems and all associated software. When a specific university encounters software-related issues, that information is shared with the SWAT group. When appropriate, these issues are reviewed for potential resolution and/or escalation to external entities.

Members:
  • Chris Simcik, Director of Applications Programming - Central
  • Lynn Bonesio, ERP Systems Manager - Central
  • Brenda Whalen, Associate Chief Information Officer - Eastern
  • Deb Hunt, Programmer/Analyst - Eastern
  • Rick Riccardi, Director: Provost's Office of Strategic Planning - Southern
  • Dave Sieser, Director of Applications Programming - Southern
  • Fred Zarnowski, Director of Information - Systems Western
  • Information Security Officer - System Office
  • Scott Zak, Director of Information Systems Applications - System Office

Database Administration System Team (DBAST)

The Database Administration System Team (DBAST) is made up of database administrators from across the system. The DBAST's primary focus is on the dependencies and inter-dependencies of CSUS software systems. The group identifies prospective risks inherent in software modifications or upgrades and, as needed, recommends mitigation plans to the System-wide Applications Team (SWAT) and the Council on Information Technology (CIT). The DBAST meets on the first Tuesday of the month.

Members:
  • Stan Stryczula - Central
  • Ann Marie Berube - Eastern
  • Nancy Daubenspec - Southern
  • Todd McInerney - Western
  • Falguni Shah - Western
  • Tony Andosca - System Office
  • Rick Campbell - System Office

Security Standards

Developed to provide standards and guidelines to assist the entire System in the implementation and execution of the information security program
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The Connecticut State University System (CSUS) oversees and supports a broad range of academic and administrative information resources. These resources include all data created, stored, maintained, processed or transmitted by CSUS. Additional responsibilities include the oversight of all networks, computing platforms, systems, software, hardware, equipment and facilities either owned or leased by the Connecticut State University System.

CSUS is committed to establishing and maintaining the administrative, technical and physical safeguards needed to ensure the security of its information resources.

CSUS Information Security Standards

In January 2006, the CSUS Board of Trustees passed a resolution regarding the Connecticut State University System Information Technology Policy. Board Resolution 06-10 calls for the establishment of an information security program that will ensure the security and integrity of the System's tangible and intangible information resources.

In response to the Board's action, the CSUS Information Security Standards were developed to provide standards and guidelines to assist the entire System in the implementation and execution of the information security program.

Why is information security at CSUS so important?

First and foremost, the Connecticut State University System has an obligation to ensure the ongoing privacy, availability and integrity of the data that CSUS oversees and supports.

Secondly, CSUS is required to comply with a variety of federal and state laws and regulations. For example, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) mandates that educational institutions protect the privacy and accuracy of student records.

Since CSUS processes student loans and engages in other activities that involve personal financial information, it must also comply with the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act which requires all financial institutions to preserve non-public "personally identifiable" financial data.

Who is responsible?

Everyone who utilizes the electronic and non-electronic information resources of the Connecticut State University System is responsible for securing those resources. Specifically, all faculty, staff, and students as well as third parties such as vendors, contractors and visitors play a role in protecting CSUS information.


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