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COT Security Responsibilities

COT is responsible for many aspects of IT security for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, including:

• Physical security of the Central data center, as well as five other COT buildings, using the latest technology in electronic locking systems and badge access.
• All aspects of IBM z/OS server security utilizing Resource Access Control Facility (RACF) software.
• Development and maintenance of a disaster recovery business continuity plan.
• Provide secondary support to the Active Virus Defense program, providing the Commonwealth and its agencies with reduced software costs and a standardized version of software. Mc Afee serves as the primary support.
• Creation of policies and procedures concerning all network security issues, in addition to enterprise messaging and internet usage.