1. Initiative Name: Name of the current or planned technology initiative. Unit Legacy Network Infrastructure Modernization
2. Initiative Description: Brief description of the technology initiative.
Modernize the unit legacy network infrastructure through installation of network components such as fiber optic cabling, fiber optic cabling, network cabling, switches, routers, distribution, termination systems, and mainframe terminal replacement including any related equipment. 3. Associated Project(s): Name and status of current or planned project(s), if any, that support the technology initiative and that will be included in
agency’s Information Technology Detail.
Name Status
4. Agency Objective(s): Identify the agency objective(s) that the technology initiative supports. B.1. Direct special needs offenders into treatment alternatives
C.1. Confine and supervise convicted felons
C.2. Provide services for the rehabilitation of convicted felons F.2. Perform basic supervision and sanction services
G.1. Indirect Administration
5. Statewide Technology Priority(ies): Identify the statewide technology priority or priorities the technology initiative aligns with, if any. • Security and Privacy
• Cloud Services • Legacy Modernization • Business Continuity
• Enterprise Planning and Collaboration
• IT Workforce • Virtualization • Data Management • Mobility
• Network
Security and Privacy, Cloud Services, Business Continuity, Legacy Modernization, IT Workforce, Enterprise Planning and Collaboration, Network 6. Anticipated Benefit(s): Identify the benefits that are expected to be gained through the technology initiative. Types of benefits include:
• Operational efficiencies (time, cost, productivity)
• Citizen/customer satisfaction (service delivery quality, cycle time) • Security improvements
• Foundation for future operational improvements
• Compliance (required by State/Federal laws or regulations) Operational efficiencies:
Reduction in unit network service trouble tickets attributed to the legacy unit network infrastructure. Replacement will provide current and cost-effective computing technology.
Citizen/customer satisfaction: Reduce downtime for users. Security Improvements:
Provides ability to patch operating systems and deliver anti-virus updates. Foundation for future operational improvements:
Technology Initiative Assessment and Alignment (Continued)
1. Initiative Name: Name of the current or planned technology initiative. Information Security Strategic Initiative
2. Initiative Description: Brief description of the technology initiative.
Due to advances in technology, threats to information resources are constantly evolving. In order to be prepared to address threats that are escalating in both frequency and complexity, it is necessary that the agency enhance its Information Security posture.
3. Associated Project(s): Name and status of current or planned project(s), if any, that support the technology initiative and that will be included in agency’s Information Technology Detail.
Name Status
4. Agency Objective(s): Identify the agency objective(s) that the technology initiative supports. A.1. Provide funding for community supervision and diversionary programs
B.1. Direct special needs offenders into treatment alternatives C.1. Confine and supervise convicted felons
C.2. Provide services for the rehabilitation of convicted felons E.1. Operate Board of Pardons and Paroles
F.1. Evaluate eligible inmates for parole or clemency F.2. Perform basic supervision and sanction services G.1 Indirect Administration
5. Statewide Technology Priority(ies): Identify the statewide technology priority or priorities the technology initiative aligns with, if any. • Security and Privacy
• Cloud Services • Legacy Modernization • Business Continuity
• Enterprise Planning and Collaboration
• IT Workforce • Virtualization • Data Management • Mobility
• Network
Security and Privacy, Cloud Services, Enterprise Planning and Collaboration, Data Management, Mobility, Network
6. Anticipated Benefit(s): Identify the benefits that are expected to be gained through the technology initiative. Types of benefits include: • Operational efficiencies (time, cost, productivity)
• Citizen/customer satisfaction (service delivery quality, cycle time) • Security improvements
• Foundation for future operational improvements
• Compliance (required by State/Federal laws or regulations) Operational efficiencies:
A Security Information and event Management (SIEM) will consolidate logs into a centralized location and will reduce the amount of time needed to review audit logs.
Security Improvements:
The security strategy initiative will incorporate areas such as application vulnerability scanning, Enterprise Mobile Media Encryption, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Mobile Device Management, Network Access Control, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), data transformation / masking and Multi-Factor Authentication.
7. Capabilities or Barriers: Describe current agency capabilities or barriers that may advance or impede the agency’s ability to successfully implement the technology initiative.
Technology Initiative Assessment and Alignment (Continued)
1. Initiative Name: Name of the current or planned technology initiative. Personal Computing Replacement Project (PCRP)
2. Initiative Description: Brief description of the technology initiative.
TDCJ divisions require adequate personal computer (PC) and laptop hardware to effectively perform day-to-day work activities, enabling them to attain their organizational goals and objectives.
The Personal Computing Replacement Project addresses the need to provide PC and laptop resources to users throughout the agency. It provides appropriate tools that enhance the agency’s day-to-day operational activities, commensurate with agency funding objectives, while ensuring acquisition of these assets through the most cost-effective means available.
3. Associated Project(s): Name and status of current or planned project(s), if any, that support the technology initiative and that will be included in agency’s Information Technology Detail.
Name Status
4. Agency Objective(s): Identify the agency objective(s) that the technology initiative supports. A.1. Provide funding for community supervision and diversionary programs
B.1. Direct special needs offenders into treatment alternatives C.1. Confine and supervise convicted felons
C.2. Provide services for the rehabilitation of convicted felons D.1. Ensure and maintain adequate facilities
F.1. Evaluate eligible inmates for parole or clemency F.2. Perform basic supervision and sanction services G.1. Indirect administration
5. Statewide Technology Priority(ies): Identify the statewide technology priority or priorities the technology initiative aligns with, if any. • Security and Privacy
• Cloud Services • Legacy Modernization • Business Continuity
• Enterprise Planning and Collaboration
• IT Workforce • Virtualization • Data Management • Mobility
• Network Security and Privacy, Cloud, Mobility
6. Anticipated Benefit(s): Identify the benefits that are expected to be gained through the technology initiative. Types of benefits include: • Operational efficiencies (time, cost, productivity)
• Citizen/customer satisfaction (service delivery quality, cycle time) • Security improvements
• Foundation for future operational improvements
• Compliance (required by State/Federal laws or regulations) Operational efficiencies:
Through providing current and cost-effective desktop computing technology, the Personal Computing Replacement Project supports the Agency programs in meeting their service delivery goals and objectives. Cost benefits, shown in lower per-unit prices, are realized through volume purchasing to take advantage of volume pricing. Total cost of ownership would continue to drop as costs for outdated equipment maintenance are eliminated and TDCJ realizes lower costs to maintain standard platforms. The replacement and removal of outdated equipment will also increase work output and reduce costs involved with training technical and non-technical staff on various operating systems and software.