1. Northwestern University Information Technology Information and Systems Security/Compliance February 2005

2. Northwestern University Information Technology Dave Kovarik Office: (847) 467-5930 Email: david-kovarik@northwestern.edu 1800 Sherman Ave., Evanston, Suite 600 20+ years in Information Security practice CISSP: Certified Info Systems Security Professional CISM: Certified Information Security Manager Information and Systems Security/Compliance

3. Northwestern University Information Technology Information and Systems Security/Compliance Office of the Vice President Mort Rahimi, VP & CTO Pat Todus, AVP & Deputy CIO Dave Kovarik Director Sharlene Mielke Disaster Recovery Roger Safian Information Security

4. Northwestern University Information Technology Purpose  Enable the University to conduct its business in a secure manner  Maintain that delicate balance between service and security Information and Systems Security/Compliance

5. Northwestern University Information Technology Primary Areas of Responsibility  Security – Information Protection Services  Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity  Compliance - Regulatory, University policy Information and Systems Security/Compliance

6. Northwestern University Information Technology Basic Tenets of Information Security - CIA  Confidentiality  Integrity  Availability/Accessibility …and a few more  Control (access)  Individual accountability  Audit trails (monitoring) Information and Systems Security/Compliance

7. Northwestern University Information Technology Provide direction  Plans: Strategic, Operational  Security Architecture - compatible with and complimentary of the System Architecture  Aligned with business plans Information and Systems Security/Compliance

8. Northwestern University Information Technology We want to be your Business Partner  Working together toward common goals  Design information protection solutions that support your business We have a Service & Support Orientation Information and Systems Security/Compliance

9. Northwestern University Information Technology Develop University policy and standards that address information assets  A collaborative effort, exercising sound judgment, across all lines Focused on Individual Responsibility and Accountability Information and Systems Security/Compliance

10. Northwestern University Information Technology Accommodates regulatory and legislative requirements (HIPAA, FERPA, GLBA, Sarbanes-Oxley, U.S. Patriot Act, DMCA, FTC, government-funded programs, et al) Employs business and industry “best practice” Ensures availability through recoverability Information and Systems Security/Compliance

11. Northwestern University Information Technology Innovative and flexible, focused on…  People (Largest Asset & Vulnerability)  Process  Technology Based on Risk  Protection commensurate with value Information and Systems Security/Compliance

12. Northwestern University Information Technology Risk Assessment  Recognize Threat conditions (now and foreseeable)  Establish our Vulnerability to threat conditions  Determine the Risk Risk Management  Control, minimize, eliminate, transfer or otherwise mitigate the risk Information and Systems Security/Compliance

13. Northwestern University Information Technology Forward-looking  Anticipating and responding to client needs  Requires early involvement Effective protection schemes  Efficient in terms of resources: cost, time, personnel and delivery  Provide a competitive advantage: “Client Confidence” factor Information and Systems Security/Compliance

14. Northwestern University Information Technology Security Awareness and Training  What’s in it for me?  Timely, Consistent, Persistent  “Tell ‘em, tell ‘em again, then tell ‘em one more time, just to be sure!” Communication  360 degrees Information and Systems Security/Compliance

15. Northwestern University Information Technology Dave Kovarik (847) 467-5930  david-kovarik@northwestern.edu Sharlene Mielke (847) 467-7804  s-mielke@northwestern.edu Roger Safian (847) 491-4058  r-safian@northwestern.edu Information and Systems Security/Compliance

16. Northwestern University Information Technology Thank You !!! Your Questions / Discussion are Welcome… Information and Systems Security/Compliance