TECHNICAL PANEL
Nebraska Information Technology Commission
Monday, April 17, 2006, 9:00 a.m.
Varner Hall, 3835 Holdrege
Lincoln, Nebraska
MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mike Beach, Nebraska Educational Telecommunications Commission
Brenda Decker, Chief Information Officer, State of Nebraska
Steve Henderson, Department of Administrative Services, State of Nebraska
Ron Cone, Alt. for Kirk Langer
Walter Weir, University of Nebraska
MEMBERS ABSENT: Christy Horn, University of Nebraska, Compliance Officer
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Mr. Weir called the meeting to order at 9:13 a.m. A quorum was present at the time of roll call. The meeting notice was posted to the NITC website and the Nebraska Public Meeting Calendar on March 16, 2006. The meeting agenda was posted to the NITC Website on April 14, 2006.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Decker moved to approve the March 14, 2006 minutes as presented. Mr. Beach seconded. Roll call vote: Beach-Yes, Decker-Yes, Henderson-Yes, Cone- Yes, and Weir-Yes. Results: Yes-5, No-O. Motion carried.
STANDARDS & GUIDELINES: NETWORK EDGE DEVICE
Discussion occurred about the public comment received regarding the statement: “Network Nebraska support team familiarity with equivalent devices.” Bid specifications will be more specific. After discussion, the following changes were recommended:
- Cover: Under “Applicability”, include as a standard for State Government Agencies. For State Funded Entities, change to not applicable. For Other, stike the word "educational".
- Section 1.0: Strike the last sentence. Change first sentence to read, “All state government agencies, boards, and commissions, and entities electing to connect to Network Nebraska for purposes of transmitting data across the state shall comply with this standard.”
- Sections 1.1 & 1.2: Strike thelast bullet that reads, “Network Nebraska support team familiarity with equivalent devices."
- Section 2.1: Change second sentence to read, “As these contracts reach the end of their terms, network upgrade or replacement will be examined through the bid process”.
- Sections 4.1 & 4.2: Revise to be consistent with the "Applicability" changes made on the cover.
Mr. Beach moved to forward the Network Edge Device Standard for Entities Choosing to Connect to Network Nebraska with the recommended changes to the NITC for final review and approval. Ms. Decker seconded. Roll call vote: Weir-Yes, Cone- Yes, Henderson-Yes, Decker-Yes, and Beach-Yes. Results: Yes-5, No-0. Motion carried.
STANDARDS & GUIDELINES: SCHEDULING STANDARD FOR SYNCHRONOUS DISTANCE LEARNING AND VIDEOCONFERENCING
No public comments were received. Members recommended that Ms. Decker contact Roger Keetle about the standard and discuss implications for the telehealth project. The recommended changes were to strike the second paragraph under Section 1.0, and correct the footer.
Mr. Henderson moved to forward the Scheduling Standard for Synchronous Distance Learning and Videoconferencing with the recommended changes to the NITC for final review and approval. Mr. Beach seconded. Roll call vote: Henderson-Yes, Cone- Yes, Weir-Yes, Beach-Yes, and Decker-Yes. Results: Yes-5, No-0. Motion carried.
STANDARDS & GUIDELINES: SET FOR 30 DAY COMMENT PERIOD
The State Government Council approved the following standards at their meeting on Thursday, April 13, 2006, for review by the Technical Panel.
Web Cookie Policy: The panel recommended that it be a standard rather than a policy.
Wireless Local Area Network Standard: The Security Architecture Work Group recommended the inclusion of the following reference documents rather than include them in the standard – Wireless Access Point Approval Process and the Wireless Local Area Network Security Checklist to allow for regular updates.
I.T. Disaster Recovery Plan Standard: The Shared Services Work Group took over development and review of the standard. It was originally developed the Security Architecture Work Group. Lt. Governor Sheehy has been meeting with agency directors on Disaster Recovery and Business Resumption. It was recommended to make this a standard for State Government Agencies.
Mr. Henderson moved to approve the Web Cookie Standard, Wireless Local Area Network Standard, and the I.T. Disaster Recovery Plan Standard for the 30-day public comment period. Ms. Decker seconded. Roll call vote: Cone- Yes, Henderson-Yes, Decker-Yes, Beach-Yes, and Weir-Yes. Results: Yes-5, No-0. Motion carried.
AGENCY IT PLAN FORM
The State Government Council has approved the reviesed form. Agency I.T. plans are due August 16, 2006.
Mr. Weir moved to approve the Agency I.T. Plan Form. Mr. Henderson seconded. Roll call vote: Decker-Yes, Henderson-Yes, Cone- Yes, Weir-Yes, and Beach-Yes. Results: Yes-5, No-0. Motion carried.
NEW NITC WEBSITE
Members were asked to review the new website and make any suggestions. The NITC will be reviewing it at their meeting on Monday, May 1st.
REGULAR INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Accessibility. Ms. Horn was not present to provide a report.
CAP, Brenda Decker. The group is meeting today, after the technical panel meeting.
Security Architecture Work Group, Steve Hartman. An RFP has been issued for a security scan of the state’s network. Pamphlets were distributed for the Cyber Security Conference being held on May 24, 2006. The conference is aimed at seasoned I.T. security personnel. The luncheon keynote speaker will be broadcasted for students, faculty and instructors. Seating is limited.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Decker announced the new NITC Commissioners: Dr. Dan Hoesing, Laurel-Concord, Coleridge, & Newcastle Public Schools; Lance Hedquist, South Sioux City; Pat Flanagan, Mutual of Omaha; and Mike Huggenberger, Great Plains Communications.
NEXT MEETING DATE/TIME AND ADJOURNMENT
Members will be contacted regarding the May meeting.
Ms. Decker move to adjourn. Mr. Weir seconded. All were in favor. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:48 a.m.
Meeting minutes were taken by Lori Lopez Urdiales and reviewed by Rick Becker of the Office of the CIO/NITC.
Meeting Minutes