Documentation
HECVAT Full v3.0.6
Datacenter
DCTR-14

Question DCTR-14

Does every data center where the institution's data will reside have multiple telephone company or network provider entrances to the facility?

Weight20
High RiskNo
RequiredNo
Compliant AnswerYes

Standard Guidance

EDUCAUSE provides no guidance here

Answering "NO"

State plans to implement diversity of path in your network provider connections.

Answering "YES"

Provide a brief description for each datacenter.

Reason for Question

In the context of the CIA triad, this question is focused on the availability of a system (or set of systems).

Follow-Up Inquiries

The weight placed on the vendor's response will be specific to the institution's use case and software/product/service requirements.

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