Specifications include, but are not limited to: Providing Library Wireless Access Counter for the Department of Education. a. Operate the Services on a Server owned and maintained by Vendor. b. Allow access to the Services over the Internet and provide secure and confidential storage of all information transmitted to and from the Services. c. Supply hardware, security protocols, software and communications support structure to facilitate connection to the Internet in accordance with the requirements set forth herein. d. Maintain a back-up server, at a geographically different site (e.g., different flood plain and power grid) from where the Server is located, to ensure continuous service in the event of disaster. e. Review security notifications and alerts relevant to the hosting platform (e.g., Vendor notifications of bugs, attacks, patches), and apply any compensating controls and remedial measures to maintain the highest level of defense. f. Vendor shall utilize state-of-the-art and up-to-date anti-virus and anti-malware software, and properly configured intrusion prevention systems and firewall protection devices in order to secure State of Iowa Confidential Information from unauthorized access by third parties.