DTCC IT Department
 

 

    
     
 

 

    
     
     
     
 
 
 

Omar Aldaoud, Director
 omar.aldaoud@rtrn.net
601-979-1052

  
     
     
     
 

DTCC Information Security and

  
     
 

Technology Integration

  
 

 

  
 

The Information Security and Technology Integration (ISTI) Division supports DTCC technological infrastructure including clinical data management applications and collaboratory technologies as well as ensures standards for both electronic and physical security.

The ISTI division maintains a robust, stable, scaleable and secure information technology infrastructure grounded in Oracle HL7 on an Internet 2 based network which enables the DTCC to support multi-site and translational research studies. This infrastructure includes clinical data management applications, collaboratory technologies and systems for backups, monitoring, tracking and resolving technological issues. The ISTI division provides programming support in compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 for seamless collection, storage and extraction of clinical study data and information and secure, study-specific collaborative web portal for e-mail, document sharing, study metrics and news items.

The ISTI division provides the following services:

  • Web-enabled technologies

  • Clinical Programming

  • Data Management

  • Technical support

  • Multi-media support

The ISTI division maintains a robust scalable and secure information technology infrastructure for the DTCC.
 

  
 
Tools, Resources and Capabilities  
         
 

Omar Aldaoud, M.S. in Computer Science
Director, ISTI Division

Expertise in high performance computing application development, experience in System Administration, Networking, programming, training, consulting

Hailong Li,  M.S. in Computer Science, MBA
Database Administrator

Oracle Database Administrator Certified  Professional, extensive experience in mission critical database administration environment, experience with UNIX/Linux and Windows NT/2000/XP and 2003 server administration.

Andrew Dent, B.S.  in Computer Science
Programmer Analyst

IBM DB2 Certified Specialist, over 10 years experience with MS SQL Server database administration, developing applications in the n-tier environment (client, server, database, web), and developing reports that support decision making

Travis Turner, B.S. in Biology
Information Systems Coordinator

Microsoft Certified MSCE, multiple years of experience in computer management and troubleshooting operations of relevant software, hardware and other equipments.

 
   
         
 

Core Technologies
     
 

The ISTI division deploys the RTRN Portal powered by Oracle 10g infrastructure which provides access to collaboratory tools for multi-site research. The RTRN Portal offers a suite of real-time collaboration, communication, and content management applications to facilitate collaborative researches among RTRN community.

Core Technologies

  • RTRN Secure Portal

  • Validated Clinical Data Management System

  • Collaborative tools used to support synchronous and asynchronous interactions:

  •  Audio and videoconferencing capabilities

  • Real-time shared presentations and desktops

  • Workspaces, document sharing, content management & shared file spaces

  • Help desk and inventory system

  • Web site Development equipped with searchable databases and electronic inquiry and request applications

  

Security
 

The following security measures have been put in place to secure the equipment housed in the DTCC:

 
        Physical Security         Electronic Security  
 

  • Iron gates around building and 24/7 security guards

  • Protected by a three-tiered access control system

  • Proximity Card Readers and Keypad Entry control

  • Hand Geometry Readers for Network Operations Center Access

  • All access to the data center is monitored and recorded 7x24x365

  • All access to the data center is logged

  • Building alarm system protects the entire facility

  • Equipment is stored in locked server rack

  • All visitors require prior authorization and will be escorted while in the Data Center

  • All data center personnel must pass a rigorous background check

  • Fire Protection: Inergen non-water based fire suppression

  
  • Hardware Firewalls
  • Use of Virtual Protection Network (VPN) for connecting
  • Certified security engineers maintain security operations
  • Locally installed virus scanners scan daily for viruses
  • Security logs are maintained, detailing access to the server equipment and resources
  • Access to resources and services is logged
  • Access is granted only to authorized individuals with a “need to know.”
     
  
 

   

Funding provided by:

     

RTRN DTCC    Mississippi eCenter, Box 1800       1230 Raymond Road        Jackson, MS 39204     (601) 979-0332