Banner Security

In July 2002 WOU transitioned from using SSN as the primary identifier to using a V-number for all Banner information systems, including interfaces.

All access to Banner is performed over a SSL connection to the database. Database backups are stored to tape on a nightly basis. Tapes go off site to a tape storage servicer (Iron Mountain). Tapes are rotated on a 45 day cycle. Long term storage is performed on a as requested bases.