Network Security Services

DIR provides a set of information security services, policies, standards, and general guidelines for Texas state agencies, local governments, and institutions of higher education.

Network Security Sevices	Network Monitoring Services

Secure Texas is the online security resource for Texas citizens.

DIR's ICT Co-op Contracts Security Products and Services:

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Policy, Standards and Practices

Information on state security policy and standards:

State Enterprise Security Plan
Report on Network Security
User Access Study
Acceptable Use Policy
TAC 202: Information Security Standards

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Incident Management

Security incident and event reporting requirements for state agencies and institutions of higher education:

CSIRT Program
Security Incident Reporting System
Security Incident Reporting Instructions
Security Operations Center

Security Alerts and Bulletins

Information security alerts are added to the web site only if there is a need to disseminate information during a major event. Below are the most current alerts.

Resources

DIR's Cyber Security Tips
DHS Cyber Security
CSO Security and Risk
National Vulnerability Database
2012 Cybersecurity Council Report

Security Training Events

Security Training
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FAQs

CPT
ISAAC
SIRS
Network Monitoring

Useful Links

US Cert
MS-ISAC
TX-ISAC (Members only)
Additional Security Links
IT Security Contacts

Texas Department of Information Resources