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MU Data Classification System Security Requirements


Level 1: Public Data Level 2: Confidential Data Level 3: Restricted Data Level 4: National Security Interest Data
MU Network Zone Public services zone TigerNet2 or behind a departmental firewall that is maintained by the Division of Information Technology

Behind an IDS or IPS system

Secure server zone or e-commerce zone
Behind an IDS or IPS system
Individuals managing or accessing NSI data are responsible for complying with the requirements for levels 1, 2, and 3, National Security Decision Directives and other Federal Government directives for data and systems that are classified, and security procedures specified by the source agency that provides the information.
Physical Security Requirements Secure customer entrance or reception area

System must be locked or logged out when unattended

Secure customer entrance or reception area

MU Data Center recommended

System must be locked or logged out when unattended

MU Data Center required See above
Data Access Requirements No requirement for viewing

Access to modify data must be limited to authorized individuals

Authentication required for modification

Access must be limited to authorized individuals

Authentication is required

Access must be limited to authorized individuals

Authentication is required

Transmission via secure protocols only and can not be done via e-mail

See above
Granting Permission and Access Levels No restriction for viewing

Owner for modification permissions

Owner with approval from his or her supervisor Owner with approval from his or her supervisor

Confidentiality agreement required

See above
Storage Requirements None Data should be stored on a secure server not an individual's machine

The Division of IT Server, Hosting and Administration services recommended

Data must be stored on a secure server not an individual's machine

Division of IT Server, Hosting and Administration services recommended

See above
Training Requirements Division of IT Security Awareness training recommended Division of IT Security Awareness training required Division of IT Security Awareness training required See above
Data Disposal Guidelines Format hard drive Software that writes over all sectors of the hard drive Software that writes over all sectors of the hard drive multiple times See above
System Security Guidelines Division of IT general best practices Division of IT general best practices and operating system specific best practices (consult your IT Pro) Industry standard application security best practices

Division of IT general best practices and and operating system specific best practices (consult your IT Pro) Industry standard application security best practices

See above
Remote Access Requirements No restrictions Restricted to local network and VPN (secure VPN pool is required if the system is behind TigerNet2) Restricted to local network and secure VPN pool See above
Backup/Disaster Recovery Backups should be performed daily Backups should be performed daily

At least two backups should be kept

It is strongly advised that at least one backup be stored off-site

Backups should be performed daily

At least three backups should be kept

Two copies of the backup should be stored at two separate off-site locations

See above
Copying/Printing No restrictions Data should only be printed when there is a legitimate need

Copies must be limited to the individuals with a need to know

Data should not be sent to an unattended printer or left sitting on a printer

Copies must be shredded upon disposal

Data should only be printed when a hard copy is required

Copies must be limited to individuals who are authorized to view the information and have signed a confidentiality agreement

Data should not be sent to an unattended printer or left sitting on a printer

Copies must have a cover sheet indicating that the data is restricted

Copies must be shredded upon disposal

See above
Audit Schedule Schedule with ISAM if needed Recommended Yearly See above

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Division of Information Technology
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Revised July 29, 2008