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Know your Computer Security Responsibilities |
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Follow UD's Code of the Web! |
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Responsible Computing Student Guide to University Policies Protecting Personal Non-Public Information |
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You are responsible for everything your computer or wireless router does on the network, whether you have knowledge of it or not. You will be held accountable for network traffic traced back to your computer or wireless router's IP address. ...more When an infected system is detected, it will be automatically disconnected from the University network. Before it can be reconnected, it must be cleaned and patched. You will have ONE CHANCE to clean and patch it yourself. If the problem is not fixed and your system is disconnected a second time, you will be required to have your system cleaned by IT-User Services before your connection will be restored. IT-User Services charges $70 for initial clean-up service and $100 for repeat service.
Routinely patching holes and running current anti-virus software is essential for safe and responsible computing, but it is not enough. Beware of these common pitfalls ...more Secure your wireless access point (WAP) so that others cannot use your internet connection and potentially committ illegal acts that could be attributed to your network connection. Click here to learn how. Remember, you are responsible for the network traffic traced back to your WAP's IP number. Secure your WAP ...more Downloading and sharing copyrighted material is illegal. Most music, movies, video games and software is protected from unauthorized distribution by copyright law. Many peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing programs are configured to share by default. Even if you buy a CD and rip it to your PC, it is illegal to distribute it to others, so it is important to prevent your computer from illegally distributing content that you legally own! If you violate copyright laws you may be subject to prosecution whether you know your computer is sharing them or not. Fines range from $750 to $150,000 per infringed title (i.e., per song or movie). Stay safe - the best advice is to delete P2P programs from your computer! ...more Please make sure that you are fulfilling your electronic citizenship responsibilities by giving your attention to these important computer security matters. Doing so will protect your information and help ensure that you have uninterrupted access to the University's network. Furthermore, you will be doing your part to keep the University network running smoothly for everyone. If you have any questions, please direct your questions to the IT Help Center by telephone at 302-831-6000 or e-mail. |
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