All University System of Georgia (USG) institutions, including the University System Office (USO), the Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS), and the Georgia Archives, are required to maintain a Computer Security Incident Response (CSIR) plan. This plan outlines how to respond to and manage any adverse activity that could disrupt teaching, research, or operations.
The CSIR plan must:
- Follow USG policies and standards, industry best practices, and ISO and NIST guidelines
- Be filed with USG Information Security & ePrivacy as required by Section 5.10 of the IT Handbook
At Georgia Southern University, the Office of Information Security responds to all reports of abuse or suspected compromise involving University IT resources. An IT incident includes any activity that:
- Violates laws, regulations, or University policies
- Constitutes harassment or misuse of resources
- Compromises University data or disrupts services
For questions or to report an incident, contact security@georgiasouthern.edu.