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Information Systems and
Network Security
Service Description
NITC provides Information Systems and Network
Security services that provide safe network access, security
administration, monitoring and assessment to meet data security
management requirements.
What's Included
NITC performs the following system security
tasks for systems physically and/or logically located within
the NITC Enterprise Network boundaries:
- Enterprise Network Firewall and Access Control List administration
- Enterprise Network Remote Access and Admission Controls
administration
- Enterprise Network Intrusion Detection System (IDS) monitoring
- Enterprise Operating System (OS) vulnerability scanning
and reporting to the Customer System Security Officer
- Enterprise compliance scanning to ensure the systems
are maintained with proper baseline configuration standards
and patch management
- Identity and Access Management administration which includes:
- OS level security in the form of User ID/Password verification
- Enforce strict security policies regarding system access
- Optional Application Scanning is available for an additional
cost
How We Charge
With the exception of Application Scanning,
the cost of this service is included when NITC Network Services
are utilized.
Hosting services that
include Network Security Services:
Costs associated with optional Application Scanning services are based on software license fees and amount of actual professional services hours incurred.
Service Level Metrics
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Target SLA |
System
Monitoring |
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Cost Saving Tips
- Utilize NITC Network Services instead of hosting a private
networking solution
- Provide at least 180 days notice for growth or retraction
of processing requirements
- Communicate projected networking requirements on a quarterly
basis
- Limit internet usage to business related activities
Additional Information
NITC also provides Security Governance Services
that include limited control documentation, control inheritance,
and audit support.
Download the
Information Systems and Network Security page from the
NITC
Service Catalog.
http://www.ocio.usda.gov/nitc/security_services_isnss.html
Last Modified:
04/03/2012
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