Customers:
Departments and business units.
Description:
The IT Services Department provides System and Network Security Assessments for departments that request them. After mutual agreements on the parameters and scope of the assessment, we will execute a test plan provide a detailed report of our findings. All such requests and associated reports are considered private and confidential.
If your department is interested in this service, please contact us by email to security@qu.edu.qa.
Note: ALL systems hosted in the ITS data center undergo an initial assessment prior to deployment. Periodic assessments are then conducted at various intervals depending on the security classification of the system(s) and the findings are reported to the appropriate party.
Benefits & Features:
- Identify risks to information security prior to the deployment of systems or services
- Assist department in securing their data
- Automate security patching
- Provide advice on enhancing the security of systems and services
Access Request:
Requests should be submitted to the ITS Help Desk
Availability & Support:
- Service Provider – Information Technology Services
- Business Hours – Service available and supported.
- After Hours – Only if a critical issue is identified and requires immediate attention
Service Exclusions:
Vulnerability scanning is restricted to systems that are deployed and managed within the bounds of the QU network. External or cloud based services are out of scope.