Tech Guides :: Connection :: Wireless Access :: Wireless Security
Wireless Security
On January 7, 2008, network security will be enhanced, providing a more secure and reliable environment for everyone on campus. At that time the Client Security Agent (CSA) will perform a scan of your computer's operating system patches and anti-virus software. You can get prepared now by configuring your operating system and anti-virus software to perform automatic updates. Don't have anti-virus software? Here is a list of anti-virus software packages that will help protect your computer.
What's Required?
For security reasons, it's always a good idea to keep your system patched and protected. Keeping your operating system current and protected by anti-virus software will help protect you both on campus and off.
A Current Operating System
In order to pass the security scan, you will be required to have one of the following Operating Systems (minimum Service Packs or Patch Levels are also indicated):
Windows*(How can I tell?)
- 2000 (SP 4)
- 2003 Server (SP 2)
- XP (SP 2)
- Vista
* Newly released Windows Service Packs will become required after 3 months.
Macintosh**(How can I tell?)
- 10.2.6 (Jaguar)
- 10.3.6 (Panther)
- 10.4.7 (Tiger)
- 10.5.0 (Leopard)
** OS X patch level must be within 3 recent releases (e.g., if the highest patch level for OS X 10.4 is 10.4.11, you could have 10.4.9, 10.4.10, or 10.4.11).
Linux
- All Distributions
Handheld
- All models with wireless capabilitie
Current Patches
Make sure that your operating system has received the most recent software patches. If your system isn't configured to update automatically, here are some links that will help you get going:
Current Anti-Virus Software
Windows users will also be required to have anti-virus software installed. We've compiled a list of anti-virus software packages that work with our system. Most are configured to download updates automatically. Check to ensure that you have the most up to date anti-virus definitions.
Stay Protected
If you've followed the guidelines above, you will have a system that keeps itself updated and protected. As new patches come out, we will update our security requirements. If you ever find that you don't pass the security scan, check to make sure that your system has the most current updates.
Scanning Frequency
The system will require you to register and have your computer scannedat the beginning of each term and after any major Academic breaks (Spring and Thanksgiving). A scan may also be initiated if there is a widespread security vulnerability.
Scanning Failure
If your system does not meet one of the requirements, you will be notified on the web page. Your computer will be quarantined, and you will be provided with a web page that will allow you to download required updates or anti-virus software for your computer.
