Zachery Mitcham, IT Security Officer
Johnny Nipper, IT Security Analyst
- To report a security problem, please call the TAC, 962-4357, or send an e-mail to IT Security ( mitchamz@uncw.edu, nipperj@uncw.edu .)
The IT Security Office is charged with ensuring the ongoing security and integrity of the university's computer systems, networks and data. This charge is detailed in the governing policy of this office: http://www.uncw.edu/policies/07-300-networkdatasecurity.htm
Critical to the oversight of IT security at UNCW, is the recognition of the function of an open campus which must maintain an IT environment that is supportive of the university’s academic mission.
The security official promotes campus security architecture, policies, standards and practices, including system configuration and management, network access, authentication and authorization, directory services, and data access, transmission and storage. This is done in collaboration with the functional areas who work with those systems on a day to day basis.
Parallel to these duties is the task of ensuring that the entire campus community -- including users, technical support personnel and decision makers -- is aware of current campus security practices, policies and issues.
Programs and Services
Security Services and Technologies
- Vulnerability Scanning Service - Remote scanning of campus computer systems to detect vulnerabilities.
- Network Monitoring - Watching for anomalous traffic and compromised systems on the campus networks.
- Client Security - Deployment of anti-virus and other security-related desktop system software for campus-wide use.
- Security Consulting - Assessing IT security in both central and college departments and assisting in development of local architectures and solutions.
Computer Security Incident Response
- Responsible for response to campus security incidents and threats including viruses, worms, and other system compromises.
- The office assists with investigations initiated by UNCW Police, the university Auditor, University Counsel, and other internal and external authorities.
- To report a security problem, please call the TAC, 962-4357, or send an e-mail to mitchamz@uncw.edu .
