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This is the most on-target comment I've seen in this thread. With the University's supposed concern about the security of sensitive data and their own liability in the event of a breach, it's ridiculous for every department to have to figure out their own arrangements for secure storage of backups. Issuing advisory statements, distributing security policies and holding "town hall" meetings about the subject is fine, but why don't they take some real action at the University level that actually helps departments follow guidelines? > -----Original Message----- > From: Bosman, Don [mailto:[log in to unmask]] > Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2006 5:30 PM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: [MSUNAG] When will th U build an off campus secure > server farm? > > This issue of off site backup storage and begs a follow up to > the original question. > > Why are individuals still talking about disaster recovery > data storage sites? > > Why don't all the IT groups on campus get together and > request funds for a secure off site storage or server option? > Why should this be the problem of individual departments? All > that is needed is a alarmed and monitored secure hole in the > ground with lockable wire mesh cages for each IT group. > > Any new building project on campus could incorporate a data > vault. New buildings are being proposed. How do we get to the > planners to add a simple underground vault to the side of a > new buildings foundation? A bank vault isn't complicated. > > > Thanks for lending an ear, so to speak. > > Don Bosman > Information Technologist > Libraries, Michigan State University > 100 Library > East Lansing, MI 48824-1048 > [log in to unmask] > (517) 432-6123 ext 233 > Fax (517) 432-8374 > >