Computing and Data Security

Steve Boren, Unit Lead
Mark Boze, Server Administration
Nick Metzler, Desktop Support

The Computing and Data Security Unit is led by Steve Boren. Steve works with PIs to assess and develop plans to meet project needs (e.g., data security), and is responsible for the overall planning and day-to-day operation of the unit. He implements PRC policies and directives, develops plans for expansion and improvements to the unit, and manages staff workload. He served as co-coordinator for PAA computing services meetings from 2013-2016, and his expertise in network and data security made him key to establishing the Texas Federal Statistical Research Data Center (RDC) Branch at UT Austin. Steve manages two other CDS staff members, Mark Boze (Windows Systems and Network Administration) and Nicholas Metzler (Desktop Support).

Getting Help:

Any questions or concerns that you have about your computing needs at the PRC should be sent to help@prc.utexas.edu and not to individual CDS staff. This will ensure that you receive the quickest and best response.

CDS Services and Activities Include:

• Software & Computing
  • Desktop Support
  • Printing
  • PRC Computer Lab
  • Software Offerings
  • Stats Server
  • High Performance/Data Intensive Computing
• Data Security
  • Sensitive & Restricted Data Protection Agreements
  • Secure Data Enclave
• Data Storage
  • PRC Project Server
  • UT Box
  • BIG Data