Mail relays will have to be securely provided from field offices.

Before the web site was set up, only the staff of the Section could conduct comprehensive searches and the information was then relayed by mail, fax or telephone.

The Infrastructure Manager will be a network and communications administrator specialized in financial protocols to ensure online trading and direct connection with brokers and the master record keeper/global custodian, as well as in real-time financial and market data communications. The incumbent of the post will also: (a) supervise the implementation and management of firewalls, virtual private network and remote access, routers and switches/hubs, Internet mail relay, electronic messaging systems, domain name systems, DMZ, remote monitoring, user services, technical support and technical upgrades; (b) manage and monitor the security measures, policies, and procedures which safeguard the integrity of access to enterprise systems and data; (c) develop security policies and procedures encompassing encryption, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, virtual private networks, vulnerability assessment techniques and penetration testing; (d) develop standards and guidelines for technical specifications and hardware and software, including testing paradigms; (e) recommend strategies to address specific infrastructure requirements and needs; (f) track and measure the progress of infrastructure projects against plans, requirements, quality measures and standards; (g) liaise with users on all aspects and during all phases of development and implementation; (h) develop hot site disaster recovery plans and testing and training of those responsible; and (i) ensure that the information systems and other critical resources are available, backed-up and remain uncompromised.