Dan O'Callaghan, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) provides specialized consulting, materials, programs, and analysis related to the areas of information security. The primary responsibility of the CISO is to develop and implement a campus-wide security program that supports the academic and administrative use of information technology. Some of the specific functions of the CISO include:

• Developing and maintaining a comprehensive, documented information security program;
• Developing a detailed information security emergency response procedure, including establishing/c oordinating the activities of the Computer Security Incident Response Team (SCC CSIRT) and collaborating with the campus judiciary system and law enforcement agencies;
• Coordinating the development, implementation, and administration of security policies, practices, standards and programs;
• Coordinating the development and execution of effective security awareness programs and training;
• Providing pertinent security information and input to strategic and tactical planning; budget preparation; initiatives and projects planning; internal and external reporting; and other management activities;
• Facilitating and directing the timely dissemination of security information;
• Coordinating the assessment of computer systems and network security risks and participating in evaluation and implementation of security-related technologies to mitigate these risks; and
• Investigating and developing contingency plans by undertaking risk analysis, security investigations, audits, and threat assessments.

With the escalating concern over information security due to the increase of criminal activity, identity theft, and hacker attacks, as well as with the increased emphasis and mandates on information security issues imposed by Federal and State entities, the CISO's mission is to increase the College focus on providing a stable and secure Information Technology environment.