Process Optimization

The era of the "annual certificate" is over. Following the adoption of Ballot SC-081v3, we have entered a phased reduction of SSL/TLS validity periods: dropping to 200 days in March 2026, 100 days in 2027, and finally 47 days by 2029. Crucially, the Domain Control Validation (DCV) reuse period is shrinking even further—slashing down to just 10 days by the end of this transition. For Penn State's distributed IT environment, this means proving domain ownership is no longer a "once a year" task, but a continuous requirement.

In this session participants will learn how alarm panels (fire & security) can be added to the network increasing reliability and eliminating expensive phone lines. We will also identify all the necessary components and outline the general processes for migration. The session will also cover the long-term benefits of moving panels to the network, including the ROI of the initial investment.

The Office of Central Procurement collaborated with Outreach and Online Education to analyze, map, and rebuild the Software Request Form. This presentation will cover the redesign process and explain the form's essential role in compliance: the structured Q&A format ensures that appropriate compliance partners can effectively review requirements and negotiate suitable agreements based on each software use case.