Rule 36-1-1.4 - Agency Directives Each agency will establish a framework to initiate and control the implementation of security policies and standards within the agency. The head of each agency will ensure that an organization structure is in place for:
A. Operating in a manner consistent with the ITS Enterprise Security Policy;B. Developing, implementing, maintaining, and complying with its own security plan and security policy;C. Developing, implementing, maintaining, and testing security processes, procedures, and practices to protect and safeguard voice, video, and data computing and telecommunications facilities-including telephones, hardware, software, and personnel-against security breaches;D. Training and educating all agency employees, associates, business partners, and others using its computers or networks to follow proper IT security procedures and standards;E. Applying appropriate security measures when developing applications;F. Implementing a security awareness program; andG. Ensuring and overseeing compliance with this policy. Miss. Code Ann. § 25-53-1 to § 25-53-25.