IT Compliance Unit(ITC)
IT Compliance Unit
The IT Compliance Unit (ITC) develops and executes information security risk management programs to reduce risks to the university and minimize exposure to threats. ITC also serves as a liaison between departmental units and external auditors to ensure compliance with university, state, and federal IT regulations.
The software review process is in place to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, as well as university policies that protect students, faculty, and staff. Specifically:
•IT-Compliance reviews ensure that software meets security requirements and aligns with applicable federal and state laws, reducing potential risks related to cybersecurity and unauthorized data access.
•ADA reviews are required due to federal laws mandating accessibility, ensuring that all individuals, including those with disabilities, can use the software effectively.
•Data Privacy and FERPA reviews are necessary to safeguard students' personal information and ensure that software solutions align with university data protection standards.
What We Do
- Third-Party risk assessment - Conduct product/vendor security assessment per USM IT Security Standards
- Campus risk assessment - Conduct annual information security risk assessment for selected units
- Physical security assessment - Assess how and where data is physically stored
- GLBA risk assessment - Conduct annual GLBA risk assessment for selected systems
- Audit Liaison - Support OLA, USM, PCI and CLA audits
- Remediation & Mitigation - Facilitate remediation activities to address audit findings
- Ethics, Integrity and Compliance Reporting - Support UMD Compliance Reporting System
- IT Security Standards - Develop and maintain UMD IT Security Standards
- IT Security Procedures - Assist departmental units developing and managing security procedures
- Defend Your Shell - Annual IT Security awareness training
- Classifying Data – Ensuring proper categorization of data
- Data Protection – Implementing measures to safeguard information