Network Security
In response to state audits and general network security concerns, the WNYRIC will provide customized network security practices for the district. This will include access to a database of audit questions and answers that have been used in previous audits. These services may add to, replace, or supplement the district's current operations. Service areas may include network security topics such as vulnerability assessment, security incident management, system log monitoring, data leakage prevention, network access control, asset classification and control, user activity monitoring, and workstation patch management. Please refer to related service code 650.845 for full service details.
Connectivity to the WNYRIC WAN is required for most services. In response to state audits and general network security concerns, the WNYRIC will provide customized network security practices for the district. These services may add to, replace, or supplement the district's current operations. Service areas may include network security topics such as vulnerability assessment, security incident management, system log monitoring, data leakage prevention, network access control, asset classification and control, user activity monitoring, and workstation patch management.
The WNYRIC utilizes cost effective best practices determined by research that allows our experienced and trained technical staff to perform robust testing and support of the WNYRIC network in the areas of security, infrastructure, energy management, virtualization strategies, disaster recovery and business continuity. Therefore, we are able to be a district advocate for vendor contract issues and aggressively negotiate contract pricing and performance terms. Staff follow best practices in order to provide necessary security as it relates to the most recent student, teacher and principal data security and privacy regulations.
Service Desk can be reached Monday –Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. by calling (716) 821-7171, 1-800-872-0780 or by e-mail at servicedesk @e1b.org. A representative will be available from 4:30 p.m. through 11:00 p.m to assist you with calls regarding emergency situations. During all other hours and holidays, a caller will receive important information regarding coverage.