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What are my responsibilities?
All students connected to the TTU network, such as via ResNet or the
TTU Wireless network, are REQUIRED to
have antivirus software installed on their computers.
If you are a student on ResNet, you are
responsible for the actions of your computer. Vulnerabilities on your
system may cause damage to the network or loss of access for others.
Information Technology Services is actively tracking down systems on campus
that are infected or pose risks and notifying the owners. Users whose
systems continue to pose security risks will be subject to disciplinary
action including but not limited to the loss of ResNet privileges.
Which products will work well on ResNet?
If you are on ResNet, please select an antivirus
ONLY product. Those products that include
security suites may cause problems when you try to connect.
You can purchase anti-virus software from any retailer that sells computer
software or from online retailers. Most anti-virus software manufacturers
sell their products as an instant download from their web sites.
Symantec's Norton AntiVirus
is used on campus and has been very stable. Well known programs are
available from McAfee,
F-Prot,
Panda,
NOD32, and
Trend Micro, as
well as others.
Some free versions include:
Remember that the software should be set to update its virus
definitions automatically so that new viruses are stopped quickly.
Also if you have purchased a product you must renew the license annually.
How can I protect myself?
Perform regular backups. Remember that
your U: drive in the PC Labs (My Documents folder in the PC Labs) is a good
place to have a copy of important papers or research you are working on. Virus infections often destroy data on an
individual's computer. Without proper backups, recovery of destroyed files may
be impossible.
Your best protection is vigilance, current up-to-date antivirus software, and
an operating system in which all Critical Updates have been installed. Each time a new virus appears,
there will be a few hours of susceptibility before the new virus definitions can
be developed and then downloaded from your Antivirus program provider.
That is why you should NOT open email attachments when they are unexpected or
from an unknown source.
More info and links…
* About.Com’s
anti-virus site
* HouseCall Online Scanner (Quick
check to see if you are infected.)
* Learn more about protecting your computer from viruses.
* Other Security Tips
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