Policy Statement
The School is committed to maintaining excellence in education and research through robust IT infrastructure management. This policy ensures the protection and continuous operation of IT systems, safeguarding assets and upholding data integrity, availability, and confidentiality. Our comprehensive risk management and IT Incident Response Plan align with industry best practices to effectively address and mitigate security incidents, protecting our academic community.
Principles
- Governance: Effective IT governance ensures accountability, aligns with institutional objectives, and supports strategic decision-making processes.
- Risk Management: Proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of IT risks to prevent potential disruptions and data breaches.
- Compliance: Adherence to legal, regulatory, and policy requirements is non-negotiable to uphold data protection and privacy standards.
- Security: Implementation of comprehensive security measures to protect our digital assets from unauthorised access and cyber threats.
- Resilience: Ensuring the School's IT systems are robust and can recover quickly from any incident to minimise impact on operations.
- Training: Regular training programs enhance the staff and students' awareness and capabilities in identifying and responding to IT threats.
- Response: Rapid and effective action in the event of an IT incident to limit damage, restore services, and protect student interests with minimal delay.
- Communication: Clear and timely communication protocols for internal and external stakeholders during and after IT incidents.
- Review: Continuous improvement through regular review of the IT infrastructure and response plans, incorporating lessons learned from incidents.
- Collaboration: Fostering partnerships with external experts and industry leaders to stay at the forefront of IT infrastructure management and security best practices.
Metrics and KPIs
The following metrics will be measured and regularly reviewed as key performance indicators for the School to ensure the effectiveness of this policy and associated operations.
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