University’s Current Position

The cyber landscape at the University is governed by the Cyber Management Group (CMG) to ensure the effective delivery of the Cyber Security Strategy and the Cyber Security Framework. The CMG collaborates with other University Governing Groups as and when required. The operational delivery of the Cyber Security Framework is handled by the Cyber Operations Group (COG) which reports directly into the CMG. Members of the COG form the UoS-CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team) in the management of cyber incidents.

The CMG is represented by a number of disciplines in the steerage of the strategic activities of the Cyber Security Strategy and the Cyber Security Framework. This includes;

• Director of Technical Services (Chair)
• Information Governance Manager & Data Protection Officer
• Deputy Director of Technical Services
• Head of Organisation and Staff Development
• Cyber Security Architect
• IT Operations Manager
• Academic Dean for Faculty of Computer Science

The COG is represented by specialists in a number of areas in the delivery of the Cyber Security Strategy and Cyber Security Framework. This includes;

The Cyber Security Strategy is endorsed by the University Operations Board chaired by the Chief Operating Officer. Figure 2 shows the cyber governance structure.