Welcome to the USG Office of Information Security
The University System of Georgia - Office of Information Security is the primary USG authority in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of USG information and information systems, and ensuring the protection of USG information. Our office represents the University System to the federal, state, and local government entities, higher education, private industry, and others on security-related matters. We are committed to securing the University System's information assets toward creating a more educated and secure Georgia.
USG Schedule of Required Reporting Activities
The following table provides a summary schedule of required USG reporting activities with corresponding due dates. Unless otherwise noted, all reports are submitted in electronic form (MS-Word or PDF) to the USG - Office of Information Security.
| Report/Activity | Policy | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| USG Institution Designation Letter Form | BOR Policy Manual (Section 700) | Annually by March 31 and within ten (10) business days of any change in designee(s) |
| Institution Information Security Program Report (IISPR) | Georgia - Governor's Executive Order & BOR Policy Manual (Section 700) | Annually by March 31 and within ten (10) business days of any significant change in IT assets/technology |
| USG Institution Information Security Incident Report | BOR Policy Manual (Section 700) & USG Incident Response and Reporting Policy | Within five (5) business days from the date of notification to USG - Office of Information Security |
Security where you are -- USG InfoSec netcasts!
Events
The USG Office of Information Security is extremely excited to launch the USG InfoSec Newsletter. The newsletter will be a monthly newsletter/ designed to keep all USG employees informed and up-to-date on information security news around the System and beyond.
USG InfoSec Newsletter December 2009 Edition:
- Shopping Online
- NCSAM 2009 Winners List
Please feel free to pass the newsletter far and wide, as the newsletter covers broad topics in information security in higher education and other industries.
How to Report an Information Security Incident
- University System of Georgia Institutions - Immediately report computer incidents to the USG Office of Information Security through the OIIT Helpdesk at 706-583-2001, or * 1-888-875-3697 (Toll free within Georgia)
The University System - Office of Information Security (OIS) web site contains links to other sites that are not owned or controlled by us. The information provided at these sites does not reflect the views of this Office or indicate an endorsement of a particular company or product. Please be aware that our Office is not responsible for the security and privacy practices of such other sites.
