ResNet
IT Safe Computing Checklist
There are a few steps you must do before you plug your computer in to ResNet. We recommend you do these at home, before you come to campus.
Start Safe
- Create a user ID and password for your computer. This prevents others from turning on your computer and accessing your files and personal information.
- Fortify your passwords. A strong password should be at least 8 characters and should be a mix of letters, numbers and special characters. A short article describing the creation of a strong password can be found at the Microsoft security web site.
- Turn off your computers Guest account and assign a password to your computers Administrator account. Until you do, your system is wide open to anyone accessing your computer - including uninvited Internet intruders.
- Install the Symantec AntiVirus (SAV) software included with the UB Tech Tools CD. Download the software now if you don't have a Tech Tools CD.
- Install a firewall router. UB approved firewall routers are featured in UBMicro's Network accessories page.
- Backup important data files to external media (floppy disks, CDs, zip disks, memory sticks, etc.)
Stay Safe!
Once you are connected to the Internet:
- Immediately update your Symantec AntiVirus (SAV) definitions.
- Immediately install Microsoft Windows service packs and critical updates issued for your operating system. Apple users should install all security software updates available from Apple's website.
- Make sure Ad-aware and Spybot are installed and running on your PC.
See our Computer Security site for more information on personal computer security.
Professional setup service is available from UBMicro.