Networking and Information Security

NIS maintains and supports the campus network backbone and provides commodity network connections. They are responsible for Internet connectivity, campus wireless service, and remote office services. NIS is in charge of the information security program that maintains and enhances the overall security posture of the university. Their responsibilities include maintaining the campus firewall, incident response and investigation, firewall and sensor configuration, and providing information and notification on viruses, attacks, and vulnerabilities. NIS initiates and applies IT policies and procedures, as well as developing and administering information security awareness training for all students, faculty, and staff.

Web: http://nis.tamu.edu/
Email: helpdesk@tamu.edu
Phone: 979.862.2222