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I. COMPUTER SOFTWARE & HARDWARE PROCEDURE
A. Software Library
IT shall maintain a register of all City of Grapevine software, and keep a library of
software licenses and installation media. This library register shall at a minimum
contain the following:
• Date of Purchase
• Vendor Name
• Location of each installation (department or cost center)
• Work Station Identification Number (WSID) of the unit on which the software
is installed.
• Position and/or Title of user
• Existence and location of backup copies
• Software product's serial number and original software
• Installation media
B. Employee Responsibilities
1. Education
Department Heads are responsible for maintaining the education of their
employees in accordance with this software policy and budget accordingly
to ensure appropriate levels of user training knowledge with the standard
PC software products and departmental applications.
2. Duplication of Software
a. City of Grapevine employees may not duplicate any licensed
software or related documentation purchased by the City, unless
the City is expressly authorized to do so by agreement with the
licensor.
b. Intentional and willful unauthorized duplication of software may
subject employee and/or the City of Grapevine to both civil and/or
criminal penalties under the United States Copyright Act.
c. Intentional and willful unauthorized duplication of software shall be
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considered an act of serious misconduct subjecting the employee
to disciplinary action.
3. Distribution of Software
a. City of Grapevine employees shall not give software to any person
outside the City of Grapevine organization (e.g. clients, contractor and
customers).
b. City of Grapevine employees may use software only, in accordance
with applicable license agreements.
4. Development of Software
a. Software and work products (documents, databases, spreadsheets,
etc.) developed by City employees for City projects on City or personal
equipment, remain the property of the City of Grapevine. Such
software and/or work products are for the exclusive use of the City, or
City contractors.
b. Such software and/or work products cannot be sold or given to anyone,
except in accordance with state law, without written consent from the
user's Department Head and the Director of IT, or the City Manager.
c. City of Grapevine employees shall not use City equipment and/or
software during or after City business hours for non-work related
purposes or development of software not related to City projects,
unless approved by the Department Head. All the voice and data
resources represent a significant City asset. It is intended that this
asset be used for City and related civic and professional activities only.
5. Virus Protection
a. Virus protection is a critical issue on all computing equipment. Virus
protection software will be installed on all workstations. It is; however,
the user who is the first line of defense against a computer virus. The
user must not intentionally disable the virus scanning software for any
reason. If for some reason the user believes the virus software is not
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functioning properly, the user shall immediately contact IT with this
information.
6. Home Computers
a. The City of Grapevine's computers are City assets and must be kept
free of illegal software copies and viruses. Except as noted; only
software acquired through City purchasing procedures may be used on
City computers. Employees may not bring software from outside and
load it on City computers unless specifically authorized by the IT
Department.
b. City-owned software or data cannot be taken home and loaded on an
employee's personal computer. All City business conducted away from
the City offices will be conducted via Remote VPN and Remote desktop
to a City computer where the needed applications and data will reside.
No City software applications or City data is to reside on any computers
outside of the City network. See Section VIX Remote Access and
Section X Mobile Computing and Mobile Storage Devices.
7. Hardware Security
a. Phone and Computer equipment shall not be relocated from its
assigned station without the prior knowledge and approval of the IT
department.
b. Unauthorized opening of phone and computer case; addition of
hardware; removal of hardware; or otherwise modifying the computer the
phone and computer hardware components, is strictly prohibited.
c. Most voice data infrastructure equipment is located in secured areas;
however, some equipment is in user accessible areas. This equipment is
not to be tampered with by non-IT employees and non-IT authorized
contractors. Furthermore, if anyone is seen tampering with any voice
and data infrastructure equipment in any manner, that action shall be
immediately reported to the Supervisor on duty, and the IT
Department.
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d. No personally owned computer equipment shall be brought to the City
facilities, nor connected to the network at the City.
C. Software Acquisition
1. Purchasing
a. The City uses only commercially available and open source software.
Some customization of commercial software by the software vendor
is allowed. The only in-house or totally custom development done in
the City is for Web sites.
b. In all software purchases, the City's established purchase procedures
shall be followed.
2. Budgeting
a. Computer hardware and/or software acquisition, along with any
necessary training should be included at budget time. Contact the IT
Department for pricing through approved vendors. IT will also provide
pricing for technical support and installation fees, if applicable.
Software purchases will be charged to the department's appropriate
cost center.
3. Approval
a. All software purchases and outsourced application arrangements must
be approved by IT.
b. For departments with a technical services division the Technical
Services manager can approve software that will be installed on
desktop computers only. Software purchases that will be installed on
a file server, all outsourced applications (ASP) arrangements
requiring a signed contract, Office, groupware, and messaging
software must be approved by Information Technology.
c. All New software installed on any computer must be registered with
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IT. This includes each new instance of an operating system installed
on a server or virtual server and any software or operating system that
is moved from one device to another.
d. The IT Department will not provide support for software that has not
been approved by IT prior to purchasing.
4. Registration
a. When registering software with the vendor and when installing
software the software must be registered in the name of the City and
the department in which it will be used. Software shall not be
registered in an individual user's name. All software installation media
and licensing documents must be registered and stored at the
IT office.
5. Installation
a. All software must be installed by IT personnel or the technical services
staff in departments that have technical services staff.
b. Vendors providing hardware with pre-installed software must also
provide installation media and licensing documents where applicable.
c. Contractors with the City of Grapevine using computer programs for
completion of contracted projects must provide all applicable
computer data in a form compatible with City hardware/software
specifications.
d. Original installation media and licenses are kept at the Information
Technology office.
6. Auditing
a. The IT Department will conduct an annual audit of all City computers
to ensure that the City remains in compliance with all software
licenses. Surprise or spot audits may be conducted at anytime.
During any of these audits, the I.T. personnel will search for
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computer viruses and unauthorized software, eliminating any that
may be found. Discrepancies will be reported to the Director of IT,
and the appropriate Department Head. Employees shall cooperate
when an audit is conducted.
II. MAJOR SOFTWARE PACKAGE ACQUISITION
A. PURPOSE
To define a consistent methodology in selecting major application vendor
software packages. This policy is in addition to all purchasing and acquisition
guidelines as outlined in the City of Grapevine's Administrative Policy
Manual. All purchases must meet City purchasing guidelines.
B. POLICY AND AUTHORITY
1. All software purchases and outsourcing arrangements will be
coordinated through IT and commercially available software products
will be used.
2. To purchase software products, department heads must identify a
specific need for the product. User departments are responsible for
justification and identification of potential savings, increased
efficiencies, and benefits to the citizens of Grapevine. Purchase price
and all other expenses associated with the software system are
budgeted by the requesting department. Other expenses may include,
travel (site visits), training (user and I.T. staff), and software support
fees (maintenance).
C. Software Acquisition
1. Vendor software packages should provide the City and users with the
highest percentage of identified needs. The city will not ignore the
practicality of software integration. At times it will be more practical to
acquire a package that provides a slightly lower percentage of needs, but
is closely integrated with existing and other required systems.
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2. Acquired packages will be the best available, without regard to computer
hardware. Computer hardware must be a "mainstream" product from an
established computer manufacturer. Preference will be given to vendors
achieving all policy criteria and whose software is compatible with existing
City computer equipment.
D. Vendor Requirements
1. Vendor software packages should be acquired from a vendor with an
established history of:
• Successfully supplying this type of application to municipalities of
similar size and sophistication.
• Providing updates and major releases of the package that will
operate without modification.
• Providing on-going, responsive, effective, technical and/or user
support and training.
• Interaction with an established "user group" and proof that the
vendor listens and effectively responds to the "group."
2. The City may elect, on a negotiated basis, to be an "alpha" or "beta" test
site. This would be in isolated cases, and if on the judgement of
management, it found to be of benefit to the City.
3. Packages acquired will be based upon vendor history of providing new
releases to ensure the City will benefit from technological changes or
trends.
4. Vendor source code will be made available. At a minimum, the City
requires vendor to place source code in escrow to protect the City's
investment.
E. Other Issues
1. Modifications to packages will be minimized. When necessary, they will
be made in such a way that will not affect the standard packages and any
vendor provided updates. Modifications to the standard package will be
requested of and conducted by, the vendor.
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2. Training will be emphasized. Users and IT personnel will receive
specific oriented training.
3. IT is the primary integrator when the vendor does not integrate software.
F. Software Implementation
1. Vendor is to provide consulting services as required to ensure proper
understanding of alternative procedures during implementation.
2. Vendor is to provide software project management and give direction to
City's project team, which includes users, I.T. staff, and vendor staff
members.
III. OUTSOURCED APPLICATIONS
A. PURPOSE
This procedure describes information security requirements for third-party IT
service organizations that engage with the City of Grapevine. A third-party IT
service organization is defined as a technology that manages and delivers
application capabilities to multiple entities from a data center across a wide area
network (WAN) or the Internet, such as application service providers (ASPs),
hosting service organizations (HSSOs), and software as a service (SAAS).
B. Scope
This policy applies to any use of third-party IT service organizations by City of
Grapevine, independent of where hosted.
C. PROCEDURE
1. Requirements of Project-Requesting Department/Division
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a. The project requesting department/division must first contact the IT
director for assistance in planning any third party outsourcing
arrangement. IT will work closely with the requesting
department/division to make sure the arrangement meets our
qualifications. Further in the process all contractual agreements
will need to be reviewed by IT and the City attorney. Some of the
things that will be considered during this engagement process are:
b. The information to be hosted by an ASP must fall under the
"minimal" or "more sensitive" categories. Information that falls
under the "most sensitive" category may not be outsourced to an
ASP. Some date that is never appropriate to outsource includes
Payroll, Personnel, and Police records. HIPPA records can be
outsourced only if all data transfers are encrypted and the
organization meets our security requirements. Refer to the
Information Sensitivity Policy for additional details.
c. If the ASP provides confidential information to City of Grapevine,
the project-requesting department/division is responsible for
ensuring that any obligations of confidentiality are satisfied. This
includes information contained in the ASP's application.
2. Requirements of the Application Service Provider
a. IT has created an associated document entitled ASP Security
Standards that sets forth the minimum security requirements for
ASP's. The ASP must demonstrate compliance with these
standards in order to be considered for use.
b. The ASP engagement process includes an evaluation of security
requirements. The ASP Security Standards can be provided to
ASPs that are either being considered for use by City of
Grapevine, or have already been selected for use.
c. Management may request additional security measures are
implemented in addition to the measures stated in the ASP
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Security Standards document, depending on the nature of the
project. Management may change the requirements overtime, and
the ASP is expected to comply with these changes.
d. ASPs that do not meet these requirements may not be used for
City of Grapevine projects and processing.
e. A vendor is to provide conversion methodology, programming, and
implementation with user and IT assistance.
f. An application and Data Escrow Arrangement that the City IT
Director and City Attorney agree to must be in place.
g. An exit plan that the City IT Director and City Attorney agree to
must be stated in the contract.
IV. USER ACCOUNTS
PURPOSE
The purpose of the User Accounts Policy is to provide uniformity throughout the City in
the creation of user accounts for new-hires, and removal or"lock-out" of user accounts
at termination or during a disciplinary action.
A. Definition
1 . A "user" is a person (employee)who has been entrusted with access to the
City of Grapevine Computer Network. At time of employment, the
Department Head will request the creation of a "new user account." Each
user in the City is assigned a unique user account giving them access to
those areas within the network that have been designed to facilitate their
job duties. This system has been designed to provide a secure network
environment that is functional for all users.
2. Each user is responsible for the contents and use of their individual "user
account." Some features of a "user account" are assigned automatically,
some must be created, and others are optional. These features assign
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certain restrictions, privileges, and rights to the user.
3. Access to all City network resources is granted on a "Least Privilege"
basis.
B. Procedure
1. User Account - Creation
a) When a new employee is hired, the Supervisor submits a"new User
Request Form" on the Intranet at least three days in advance of the
new user's start date. This form is located on the City Intranet under
Computer & Phone Request". Select "New User Setup".
b) Upon receipt of the: New User Request" form IT Department
creates a user account for the individual, and notifies the requestor
of the assigned login name and temporary password for this new
account.
2. User Account - Activation
The IT Department creates the user account with a temporary password.
This new user I.D. (login), along with its temporary password is sent to the
Supervisor. The new employee logs in with the new user I.D. and the
temporary password. At this time, the Network prompts the user for an
immediate password change. The user must change the password at this
point. When this is accomplished, the new account will be fully activated.
3. User Training
Software application training for employees is the responsibility of each
individual Department. The IT Department is focused on providing a
reliable network environment and not on the application training of
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employees. IT Personnel are available should an application malfunction;
however user training should be sought through a suitable training center.
4. User Account - Deactivation
At the normal termination of employment the Supervisor must submit a
"Computer & Phone Request" on the City Intranet. Using a "Problem Type"
of "Network Issues" and "Sub Problem Type" of "Delete User Account". IT
Department deactivates the user's account for 60 days before deleting the
account. IT also copies the user's home directory to the Supervisor's home
directory. For disciplinary termination or upon disciplinary suspension, or
other circumstances such as an internal investigation, it is the responsibility
of the Department Head, his designee or the Personnel Director to
immediately notify the Director of IT or Assistant Director of IT that a
specific user account needs to be deactivated. The IT Directory orAssistant
Director immediately deactivates the specified user's accounts, preventing
any authorized access. Upon termination, the user's home directory is
copied to the Supervisor's home directory.
5. User Account — Reactivation
User accounts that have been de-activated for disciplinary reasons may
only be reactivated by a request from the Department Directory or
Personnel Director.
VI. PASSWORD SECURITY
PURPOSE
Passwords are an important aspect of computer security. They are the front line of
protection for user accounts. A poorly chosen password may result in the compromise
of City of Grapevine's entire network. As such, all City of Grapevine employees
(including contractors and vendors with access to City of Grapevine systems) are
responsible for taking the appropriate steps, as outlined below, to select and secure
their passwords.
A. PROCEDURE
1. Passwords
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A password is required to access or login to the network. Each user
account must have a password. For security reasons, temporary
passwords are issued to activate an account. During the initial login
the employee sets their first personal password. Accidental or
intentional release of password information exposes the network to a
potential security breach. The basic security measures for passwords
used in the City of Grapevine are as follows:
a) The minimum password length is eight characters. Anything
less will not allow the user to login.
b) The login name and the password must be typed correctly
during the login process. The user will be allowed three
opportunities to type the information correctly. If the
information is not typed correctly, the account will be
deactivated. Contact the IT Department for re-activation.
c) Passwords must be changed every 120 days. The system
notifies the user when the password requires changing.
d) Passwords must be unique. That is, the password must be
different from the previous passwords selected by the user.
The password and login name shall not be the same.
e) A user account will be allowed six "grace Iogins." That is, after
the password has expired, it can be used six more times
before the user account is disabled. At the prompt, the user
must change their password.
f) Passwords must not be shared, published, posted, or
otherwise transmitted. It is the responsibility of each user to
protect their password. Failure to comply may result in
disciplinary action. No supervisor or Department Head shall
request or require an employee to disclose the password of
the employee.
g) Requests for password change by the IT staff will only be
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honored from the account holder. The Director of IT must
authorize requests for password change by any other
individual.
h) During a scheduled absence a user is not to share his account
credential with another user. The user that is scheduled to be
absent must have their Supervisor contact IT to make
arrangements for access to the absent user's resources by
another user.
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VII. E-MAIL
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to employees of the City of
Grapevine concerning their responsibilities with respect to the proper use of the City's
e-mail system.
A. Procedure
1 . Email — Transfer Information
a) All material transmitted or received via e-mail shall be
considered City property.
b) Email should never be considered a secure method of
information transfer.
c) Users are accountable for the content of all messages sent or
solicited via email. Transmission or receptions of vulgar,
profane, pornographic, racially or gender insensitive material
is strictly prohibited. Any violation (City Policy, Penal Code, or
Civil Statute) may subject the employee to immediate
disciplinary action, up to and including termination of
employment. No disciplinary action taken by the City of
Grapevine precludes enforcement of any penal or civil
process.
d) No personally identifiable information, HIPPA information or
any other sensitive information extracted from any city
database is to be sent anywhere via email without special
arrangements made with IT, proper encryption and a signed
agreement with the receiving party.
e) The GroupWise System is not to be used for mass mailings.
You must use an email system intended for mass mailings or
an outsourced service for mass mailings. Please check with IT
for assistance.
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2. Email — Usage Guidelines:
a) Obtain proper access to and documentation of email by
contacting Information Technology.
b) By default a new GroupWise account does not have a
password. It is highly recommended that all users ass a
password to their GroupWise account. GroupWise web access
requires a password.
c) Treat email with the same privacy and confidentiality as
regular City of Grapevine mail.
d) Use email for conducting City of Grapevine business only.
Light usage for correspondence with family and friends is
permitted.
e) Use proper and professional language, which another
individual would not find obscene, harassing, or profane.
f) Do not use the City's email system for personal business
usage such as personal banking correspondence.
g) Do not use your City email account when registering for
newsletters and when signing up for any thing personal.
h) Target message only to appropriate individuals.
1) Exercise caution regarding the content of email, as messages
may be forwarded to persons other than the intended recipient.
j) Delete or purge older or sensitive email messages in a timely
manner.
k) Notify department or division management of improper or
undesirable use of the email system. Whenever possible, a
hard copy of the message should be produced. All complaints
will be handed as discreetly as possible.
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1) Outside personal email account accessed through a Web
browser are to be used minimally with extreme discretion and
only with permission from supervision.
m) Refrain from forwarding internal email messages to or through
email systems outside City of Grapevine.
n) Proxy access email should not be sent out on behalf of the
actual user unless a disclaimer is included.
V. INTERNET ACCESS
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to employees of the City of Grapevine
concerning their responsibilities with respect to the proper use of the Internet.
PROCEDURE
A. Internet Access -- Usage
Internet access provided by the City to employees is to be used only for
conducting City business. Any other use may be grounds for disciplinary
action, up to and including termination of employment.
B. Internet Transfer of Information
1 . All material transmitted or received over the Internet shall be considered
City property.
2. Using City logos for anything other than official City Business is
prohibited.
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VIII. RISK ASSESSMENT
Purpose
To empower IT or outside contractors to perform periodic information security
risk assessments (RAs) for the purpose of determining areas of vulnerability and
to initiate appropriate remediation.
A. Scope
Risk Assessments (RA) can be conducted on any entity within the City of
Grapevine. RAs can be conducted on any information system, including
applications, servers and networks, and any process or procedures or
procedure by which these systems are administered and/or maintained.
B. Description
The execution, development, and implementation of any needed remediation
as a result of an RA are the joint responsibility of IT and the department
responsible for the systems area being assessed. Employees are expected to
cooperate fully with any RA being conducted on systems for which they are
held accountable. Employees are further expected to work with Information
Technology in the development and execution of a remediation plan.
VIX. REMOTE ACCESS
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for Remote Access IPSec or SSL
Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections to the City of Grapevine City network.
A. Scope
This policy applies to all City of Grapevine employees, contractors,
temporaries, and other workers, including all personnel affiliated with third
parties using VPNs to access the City of Grapevine network. This policy
applies to implementations of VPN directed through an IPSec or SSL
Concentrator.
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B. Description
Approved City of Grapevine employees and authorized third parties (vendors,
contractors, etc) may use the benefits of VPNs, which are a "user managed"
service. This means that the user is responsible for selecting an Internet
service provider (ISP), coordinating installation, installing any required
software, and paying associated fees. Any City employee needing VPN access
needs a department director request to IT, sign an EMPLOYEE REMOTE
ACCESS AGREEMENT. All third parties needing VPN access must go through
and engagement process and sign a THIRD PARTY CONNECTION
AGREEMENT.
The Police Department manages their own VPN concentrator; therefore, the
Police Technical services division handles all Police and Fire user VPN
accounts. The requesting user needs permission from the Police Technical
services division and signs the EMPLOYEE REMOTE ACCESS AGREEMENT,
turning it in to the Police Technical services division.
X. MOBILE COMPUTING AND MOBILE STORAGE DEVISES
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to establish an authorized method for controlling mobile
computing and storage devices that contain or access information resources at the
City of Grapevine. With advances in computer technology, mobile computing and
storage devices have become useful tools to meet the business needs at the City of
Grapevine. These devises are especially susceptible to loss, theft, hacking, and can
be used anywhere. As mobile computing becomes more widely used, it is necessary
to address security to protect information resources at the City.
A. Scope
This policy includes City of Grapevine employees, consultants, vendors,
contractors, students, and others who use mobile computing and storage
devices on the network at the City.
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B. Description
1 . It is the policy of the City of Grapevine IT that mobile computing and storage
devices containing or accessing the information resources at the City of
Grapevine must be approved prior to connecting to the network at the City.
This pertains to all devices connecting to the City's network, regardless of
ownership.
Mobile computing and storage devices include, but are not limited to:
• Laptop computers
• Personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Plug-ins
• Universal serial bus (USB) port devices
• Compact discs (CDs)
• Digital versatile discs (DVDs)
• Flash drives
• Modems
• Handheld wireless devices
• Wireless networking cards
• Smart phone
• PC tablets
2. And any other existing or future mobile computing or storage device, either
personally owned or City owned, that may connect to or access the
information systems at the City of Grapevine.
3. Mobile computing and storage devices are easily lost or stolen, presenting a
high risk for unauthorized access and introduction of malicious software to
the network at the City of Grapevine. These risks must be mitigated to
acceptable levels.
C. Sensitive Data
City of Grapevine information that is considered sensitive may not ever be copied
to any mobile computing or mobile storage device for any reason. Sensitive
information includes but not limited to any personal account information that is
useable for identity purposes, all information that falls under thejurisdiction of the
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HIPPA regulations, all Police information that falls under the jurisdiction of Texas
DPS and federal criminal justice information regulations. When necessary remote
access to sensitive data will be done through a VPN tunnel and remote desktop
techniques where the data never leaves the City network. Sensitive data is never
to reside on a mobile computing or mobile storage device under any
circumstances.
D. Passwords and System Information
User Password information is not allowed to be copied to any mobile computing or
mobile storage device.
E. Database Information
Unless written approval has been obtained from the IT Director,
databases or portions thereof, which reside on the network at the City, must not be
copied to mobile computing or mobile storage devices.
F. Virus Protection
All laptop computers must have a current Virus scanning engine and current
pattern file before ever connecting up to the City of Grapevine network. This
includes direct connections and VPN connections.
G, Loss or Theft Reporting
Any loss or stolen mobile computing or mobile storage devices should be
reported to IT immediately. Please include an inventory of any significant
data that was residing on the device.
H. Using WIFI
Personal laptop computers are not to be connected to City of Public WIFI in City
buildings.
I. Return of City Equipment (Property)
Any city employee with a City paid mobile device (cellular or PDA, laptop, tablet,
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etc) leaving the City must turn in all such related equipment to their respective City
supervisor. Those desiring to keep their City paid cellular telephone number may
keep it provided that they fill out the City's Transfer of Financial Responsibility form
from the IT department. Public Safety employees desiring to keep their City paid
cellular telephone number may keep it provided that they fill out the City's Transfer
of Financial Responsibility form from the Police Technical Services.
XI. THIRD PARTY NETWORK CONNECTIONS
A. Purpose
This document describes the policy under which third-party organization connect
to City of Grapevine networks for the purpose of transacting business related to
City of Grapevine.
B. Scope
Connections between third parties that require access to non-public City of
Grapevine resources fall under this policy, regardless of whether a telephone
circuit (e.g., frame relay or ISDN) or VPN technology is used for the connection.
Connectivity to third parties, such as the Internet service providers (ISPs) that
provide Internet access for City of Grapevine or to the public switched telephone
network do NOT fall under this policy.
C. Description
1 . Pre-Requisites for Third Party Connection Request Form
When a need arises for a third party connection to the City of
Grapevine the Department/Division representing the third party
needing access must fill out a Third Party connection request and
present it to the IT director.
2. Security Review
All new extranet connectivity will go though a security review with IT. The
reviews are to ensure that all access matches the business requirements
in a best possible way and that the principle of least access is followed.
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3. Third-Party Connection Agreement:
All new connection requests between third-parties and City of Grapevine
require that the third-party and City of Grapevine representatives agree to
and sign the Third-Party Agreement. This agreement must be signed by a
representative from the third-party who is legally empowered to sign on
behalf of the third-party. The signed document must be kept on file with
the City Secretary Office. An annual review process will be initiated by IT
and a new agreement will be signed annually.
D. Establishing Connectivity
All connectivity established must be based on the least-access principle, in
accordance with the approved business requirements and the security review.
In no case will City of Grapevine rely on the third-party to protect City of
Grapevine's network resources.
E. Modifying or Changing Connectivity and Access
All changes in access must be accompanied by a valid business justification
and are subject to security review by IT. The department responsible for
the application being accessed must designate a person to be the point of
contact (POC) for the third-party connection. The POC is responsible for
keeping information Technology informed of problems and changes in the
needs of this third-party. In the event that the POC changes, IT and the third-
party must be informed promptly. All changes in personnel accessing our City
network must be sent to IT as they occur. Old accounts will be deleted and new
ones will be assigned. Third-party users are not permitted to share accounts.
F. Terminating Access
When access is no longer required, the POC must notify IT
which will then terminate the access. IT will conduct an audit of
all extranet connections on an annual basis to ensure that all existing
connections are still needed and that the access provided meets the needs of
the connection. Connections that are found to be depreciated and/or are not
longer being used to conduct City of Grapevine business will be terminated
immediately. Should a security incident or a finding that a circuit has been
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depreciated and is no longer being used to conduct City of Grapevine business
necessitate a modification of existing permissions or termination of
connectivity, IT will notify the POC prior to taking any action.
G. Allowed Connection Services
The City of Grapevine only allows the following services for outconnectivity to
the City network:
1 . Remote office VPN (see VPN access policies)
2. Encrypted FTP to City provided FTP server
3. Remote desktop to approved application servers via VPN
Additionally,
4. It is the responsibility of users with VPN privileges to ensure that
unauthorized users are not allowed access to City of Grapevine internal
networks.
5. VPN use is to be controlled using either a one-time password
authentication, such as a token device, or a public/private key system
with a strong pass phase.
6. An NAC security audit occurs upon initial connection. If this audit fails
the remote user will not be allowed to connect to the Cut network.
7. Dual (split) tunneling is NOT permitted; only one network connection is
allowed. When actively connected to the City network, VPNs will force
all traffic to and from the PC over the VPN tunnel.
8. VPN gateways will be set-up and managed by City of Grapevine IT.
9. All computers connected to City of Grapevine internal networks via VPN
or any other technology must use the most up-to-date anti-virus software
that is the City standard. This includes personal computers.
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10. VPN users will be automatically disconnected from City of Grapevine's
network after 30 minutes of inactivity. The user must then log in again to
reconnect to the network. Pings or other artificial network processes are
not to be used to keep the connection open.
11 . Users of computers that are not City of Grapevine-owned equipment
must configure the equipment to comply with City of Grapevine's VPN
and network policies.
12. Only approved VFPN clients may be used.
13. By using VPN technology with personal equipment, users understand
that their machines are a de facto extension of City of Grapevine's
network and, as such, are subject to the same rules and regulations
that apply to City of Grapevine-owned equipment (i.e., their machines must
be configured to comply with security policies.
XII. WIRELESS DATA COMMUNICATIONS
A. Policy
This policy prohibits access to City of Grapevine networks via unsecured
wireless communication mechanisms. Only wireless systems installed and
configured by IT will be connected to the City of Grapevine's networks.
B. Employee Accounts
All major city buildings have wireless services provided by IT. This WIFI
service has two types of accounts. The first WIFI account is the employee
account. This account is intended for all City issued laptops for City employee
usage. This account requires a security key to be installed on the laptop by IT
and it is the only authorized WIFI connections for City employees to use in
City buildings. This account connects up directly to the City private network
and is intended for network resource access in meetings.
C. Guest Accounts
The second WIFI account available in major City buildings is the guest account.
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This account is intended for Non-City employees that are doing business in
City buildings. This account does not require a security key and it connects
directly to the Internet with no connectivity to the City Private network. This
account is not intended for City issued laptops or City employees to use. It is a
violation of City policy for a City employee to connect their personal equipment
to the City network and a violation of City policy for employees to have
unrestricted Internet access.
Guest accounts are turned off at City Hall and Service Center.At these facilities
the guest account can be turned on for a meeting by a request to IT in advance
of the meeting.
XIII. EMPLOYEE USEAGE OF PERSONAL SOCIAL MEDIA SITES
Purpose
This policy defines the use of Face book and other social media sites while working for
the City, as well as what can be said about the City on employee personal Face book
pages. While the use of social networking tools such as Face book can have important
and legitimate benefits to the organization, abuse of such tools can also have a
detrimental impact on productivity and can waste valuable City resources.
Policy
This policy applies to all employee personal Face book pages or other social
networking websites. It does not apply to City Face book pages.
A. The use of Face book and other social media sites while at work for personal
use must be restricted to break periods and lunch time. Avoid using social
networking websites such as Face book during normal work time. The City
reserves the right to monitor use of social networking websites to check for
abuse.
B. While the City respects the right of employees to use social networking
websites at home, you must not be identified as an employee of the City while
using such websites without the prior approval from your supervisor. The
following guidelines must be followed to ensure that readers will not view you as
a de facto spokesperson for the City:
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The views expressed on this networking website are mine alone and do
not necessarily represent the views of my employer.
C. You must not disclose any information that is confidential or proprietary to the
City or to any citizen or vendor that has disclosed such information to the City.
D. Any communication occurring in a public forum such as those identified
previously in this policy must Be respectful to the City, fellow employees, our
citizens, and our business partners.
E. The City may request at any time that you cease any communication concerning
the City on Face book and other social media sites or require you to block
access to such communication if the City believes that such action is necessary
to ensure compliance with government regulations or other laws.
F. Do not use the City's trademarks on any personal communication or reproduce
any City material.
G. Do not use Face book and other social media sites for communication with
fellow employees or Citizens concerning business matters. Such communication
must go through normal channels such as email.
XIV. SECURITY INCIDENT CONTAINMENT POLICY
Purpose
This policy concerns the need to contain a known security incident to stop any further
damage and/or to keep it from spreading to other network nodes in the City. This policy
acknowledges that there are times when IT services need to be temporarily shut down
and/or portions of the network need to be temporarily disconnected in order to stop an
ongoing security incident or to contain it from spreading further into the City network.
Policy
This policy applies to all network resources at the City of Grapevine in all City owned
buildings and in all departments.
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A. Containment — City IT resources engaged in active attacks against other IT
resources must be contained immediately. This includes compromised
nodes capable of spreading the compromise to other nodes. City IT resources
being attached from an outside source must be disconnected from the network
immediately. All compromises must be contained as soon as possible. Special
consideration regarding service disruption for mission critical applications can be
considered when necessary. Containment can be achieved by
immediately disconnecting the resource from the network, revoking user
access, shutting off VLANS or other means as appropriate.
B. Notifications — City Managers office, all department directors and managers in
affected departments will be notified prior to or concurrent with a service
interruption applied as the result of a security incident containment procedure.
Notifications will occur as soon as possible directly by phone, text messages, or
email, in that order.
C. Authority — IT in its primary responsibility for security of the City network
reserves the right to make network containment decisions during a security
incident for the ultimate good of the City as a whole. These decisions will be
made by the IT director or the IT assistant director. While inconvenient,
containment is sometimes necessary to protect the City systems from further
damage. All containments never last longer than necessary to resolve the
security issue.
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