TECHNICAL PANEL
Nebraska Information Technology Commission
Tuesday September 11, 2001 - 9:00 a.m.
Varner Hall - Board Room, 38th and Holdrege
Lincoln, Nebraska
APPROVED MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Michael Beach, Nebraska Educational Telecommunications Commission
Steve Henderson, Department of Administrative Services, State of Nebraska
Christy Horn, Compliance Officer, University of Nebraska
Steve Schafer, Chief Information Officer, State of Nebraska
Walter Weir, Chief Information Officer, University of Nebraska
OTHERS PRESENT:
Rick Golden, University of Nebraska
Tom Rolfes, Office of the CIO/N.I.T.C., State of Nebraska
ROLL CALL AND MEETING NOTICE
The Chair, Walter Weir, called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m. Roll call was taken. There were five members present at the time of roll call. A quorum existed to conduct official business. The meeting notice was posted to the N.I.T.C. Web site on August 23, 2001 and on the Nebraska Public Meeting Calendar on September 4, 2001. The meeting agenda was posted to the N.I.T.C. Website on September 7, 2001.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Weir wanted to provide the group with an update on the University's I.T. networking efforts. A PowerPoint presentation entitled "Network Nebraska". The purpose of Network Nebraska is to achieve interconnectivity between campuses thru NETCOM by being inside and a part of the TINA pipe. Next steps of the project are as follows: determine commitment; research other states; prepare a business plan; and submit a proposal to the N.I.T.C.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - AUGUST 22, 2001
Mr. Schafer moved to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Henderson seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Beach-Yes, Henderson-Yes, Horn-Yes, Schafer-Yes, and Weir-Yes. The motion was carried by unanimous vote.
STATE ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE
Video Architecture - Video Standards (PDF 102k).
The N.I.T.C. meets on October 31st. The Technical Panel meets on October 23, just prior to the N.I.T.C. meeting. The Video Architecture Standards and Guideline document would need to be out for public comment prior to all testing being done. It was recommended to include a comment under Section G-Related Policies, Standards and Guidelines stating that the migration and implementation plan will be available at a future date.
Mr. Weir moved to accept document to be posted for the 30-day public comment period. Mr. Beach seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Weir-Yes, Schafer-Yes, Horn-Yes, Henderson-Yes, and Beach-Yes. Motion was carried by unanimous vote.
Hardware Architecture: Minimum Workstation Configuration Guidelines (PDF 108k).
Members expressed concerns regarding the CPU speed of 133 MHz and whether this should be increased to 500. Members discussed revisions to the document.
Mr. Schafer moved to accept the document for the 30-day public comment period after making recommended changes and circulating to Technical Panel members for review . Mr. Beach seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Horn-Yes, Schafer-Yes, Weir-Yes, Beach-Yes, and Henderson-Yes. Motion was carried by unanimous vote.
Resource Materials - Security Architecture:
Mr. Schafer emphasized that these are templates and that persons can choose sections that apply to their particular department or division. Mr. Schafer posed the question that since there are not standards, does the Technical Panel want the N.I.T.C. to endorse the resource materials.
- IS Technical Staff Handbook (PDF 457k)
- Security Officer Instruction Guide (PDF 567k); and
- Computer User's Security Handbook (PDF 477k)
Mr. Weir moved to accept the template documents for the 30-day public comment period. Mr. Schafer seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Henderson-Yes, Beach-Yes, Weir-Yes, Schafer-Yes, and Horn-Yes. Motion was carried by unanimous vote.
PROJECT REVIEWS
Mr. Schafer provided a brief history regarding the Information Technology Infrastructure Fund (PDF 73k) and provided a copy of the statutes defining the N.I.T.C. and Technical Panel’s responsibilities. Currently, there are a couple of projects being funded by the fund. This information was brought to the Technical Panel’s attention in anticipation of future project reviews.
REGULAR INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND WORK GROUP UPDATES (as needed)
Wireless project. Ms. Decker was not available for a report.
Network Architecture Work Group (NETCOM). Ms. Decker was not available for a report. Mr. Schafer reported that four bids were submitted: Worldcom, ATT, Qwest, and Sprint. The project will be hearing the vendor’s oral presentations this week.
Security Architecture Work Group – Steve Schafer. The Work Group has been focusing on conducting a security forum to create awareness. The N.I.T.C. had requested a review regarding security after a year of its adoption. This will be put on their agenda for a future meeting.
Accessibility Architecture Work Group. Ms. Horn reported that the draft has been out for public comment, and that she will be attempting to get the group together soon.
E-Government Architecture Work Group. Mr. Schafer reported that a Government Technology Collaboration Fund grant application has been submitted to proceed.
Video Standards Work Group. Mr. Beach reported that some equipment has arrived and some equipment had to be sent back. It is anticipated that testing will be completed and recommendation will be ready for the Technical Panel’s October 23rd meeting. Written testing procedures are being developed.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
FUTURE MEETING DATES
The next meetings of the N.I.T.C. Technical Panel will be held on Tuesday, October 9, 2001, 9:00 a.m. (tentatively-if needed) and on Tuesday, October 23, 2001, 9:00 a.m.
Minutes taken by Lori Lopez Urdiales and reviewed by Rick Becker, Office of the CIO/N.I.T.C.
Meeting Minutes