Employees requesting to purchase, download, or access new technologies must request a security assessment for items including software, hardware, web-based, and AI applications and integrations. The assessment is essential for understanding the security posture of technology-related items and for initiating remediation measures that will strengthen defenses against potential threats.

Features

• Assessment Time: Most platforms and services with readily available security documentation can typically be assessed within a few days. However, the timeline may extend due to potential delays in vendor responses.
• Vendor and Product Research: Evaluate the security posture and overall risk associated with each IT vendor and product, focusing on supply chain security.
• Security Audit Reports and Certifications: Request and review security audit reports (e.g., SOC2) and certifications (e.g., ISO) from vendors.
• HECVAT Evaluation: Utilize the Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment Tool (HECVAT) to assess vendors that lack standard certifications, helping to identify and mitigate potential security risks effectively.
• Risk Determination and Control Specification: Establish initial risk levels and define necessary security controls to mitigate identified risks.
• TX RAMP Compliance: Verify applicable cloud services comply with TX RAMP, FedRAMP, or StateRAMP certification requirements.
• Reporting and Recommendations: Generate a detailed report on the assessment findings with specific required security controls and recommendations.

Designed For

• Faculty
• Staff

Requirements

• An active Del Mar College account

Data Security

• Del Mar College's Information Technology (IT) systems are essential for delivering quality education. Protecting these systems involves verifying that all software, hardware, and third-party solutions comply with relevant security standards before they are acquired and deployed.

Get Started

• Before purchasing, accessing, or installing any new technology, first raise a request for a security assessment. This includes items such as software, hardware, web-based applications, and AI applications and integrations.
• Software described on this IT Services website and hardware listed in the Approved Technology list have been assessed and approved for use by the Del Mar College community.

Get Help

• Raise a request for a security assessment

Learn More

• Approved Technology List

Related Services

• Forensic Assessment