Re: IHEs & NATIONAL STRATEGY: Single Point-Of-Contact

[Allen Chang <allen () RESCOMP BERKELEY EDU>]

1)It's a great idea

2)First, schools need to recognize the need for increased computer
security. Then, they have to actually educate students in the aspects of
computer security. Finally, they have to be willing to hire sufficient
personnel to fill this need.

3)The major obstacle is getting smaller institutions to recognize the
need. Large institutions probably already plan for this. For instance, UC
Berkeley Security handles cases pretty much at any time of the day. Other
challenges are finding the talent and the funds to pay for it.

4)The law enforcement system will need to undergo some changes if it wants
to be able to keep up with the pace of computer security issues.

@llen


**Opinions represented are my own and not those of my institution.

On Thu, 19 Sep 2002, Rodney Petersen wrote:

> One of the recommendations in the "National Strategy To Secure
> Cyberspace" (www.securecyberspace.gov) is that "each college and
> university should consider establishing a point-of-contact, reachable at
> all times, to Internet service providers (ISPs) and law enforcement
> officials in the event that the school's IT systems are discovered to be
> launching cyber attacks."
>
> Is this a good idea?
>
> How could it be implemented across higher education?
>
> What are obstacles or challenges for moving forward with this
> recommendation?
>
> Other comments or insights?
>
> Rodney Petersen
> Security Task Force Coordinator
> EDUCAUSE
>
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