Unit Heads and Security Leads

Definition of Roles

• Unit Head - In the context of information security a "Unit Head" is a generic term for Dean, vice chancellor, associate vice chancellor, or other accountable executive in a senior role who has the authority to allocate budget and is responsible for Unit performance, administration, and risk acceptance. The following senior roles may also be Unit Heads if explicitly delegated by the responsible Dean, VC, or AVC: department chairs, principal investigators, directors, or senior managers.

• Unit Information Security Lead - A term for the Workforce Member(s) appointed by the Unit Head and assigned responsibility for ensuring tactical execution of information security activities including, but not limited to: implementing security controls; reviewing and updating risk assessments; devising procedures for the proper handling, storing and disposing of electronic media within the Unit; and reviewing access rights. These activities are performed in consultation with the Unit Head.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Unit Heads are the executives accountable and responsible for overseeing the execution of UC and Campus information security policies within the Unit.
• Unit Information Security Lead (also known as Security Lead) is designated by the Unit Head and is responsible for ensuring execution of information security activities within the Unit.

Full list of responsibilities: Unit Head | Unit Information Security Lead

Unit Heads & Unit Information Security Leads:

Table below only shows information for the Units that have begun implementation of the IS-3 Project and will be updated as new Units are onboarded.