ITNW 1454 – Chapter 1 Outline - IT Responsibilities of a Systems Administrator
Guidelines for the Responsibilities of a Systems Administrator
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Provide multi platform systems programming and advanced information security skills
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Technical
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Planning
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Operational
Security operations
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Ensure the security and integrity of any equipment attached to the Network
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Server
Workstations
LAN
Recommend additional security software as needed
Scans will be done by the Information Protection and Security Division; systems
administrator will assist with information and help needed
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Resolve issues and vulnerabilities found on network scans
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Back-up and recovery for critical data
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Account creation/removal procedures
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Account group creation/removal procedures
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Secure and implement hardware, software and configurations for deployment
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Server back-up
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User support
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Network monitoring
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Equipment maintenance
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Standard security settings
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Default account settings
Password control
System monitoring
Data integrity
Data confidentiality
Host based firewalls
Guidelines for the Responsibilities of a Systems Administrator
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Periodic verification of security settings
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Change control procedures
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Tape Backup Operations
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Ensure previous night’s backup was successful
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Provide for a tape rotation schedule and change tape according to process
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Store tapes in an appropriate “safe place” or off-site
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Tape media should be replaced no less than once a year
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Tapes should be clearly marked
Virus protection procedures
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Ensure virus protection software is operational on the server and workstations
and loaded with new signature files which can be automatically updated at a
minimum 7 day interval
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Any workstation wishing to attach to the server should be running the VirusScan
Security Suite; those not running virus protection should not be allowed to
login to departmental servers
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Discovered viruses are the responsibility of the user who should notify the
departmental support person immediately
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As new antivirus software becomes available, departmental support staff will
make regular updates or configure regular automatic updates
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Only departmental IT support or systems administrator will download or install
software due to viruses which can be downloaded from the Internet.