Re: Virus / Network issue mitigation methods

[Craig Blaha <blaha () TCNJ EDU>]

Niedens, Travis wrote:

> All,
>
> Below I have a survey comprised of yes/no questions that cover different
> methods that our institution has discussed to avoid the issue we saw last
> fall with Blaster.  I would appreciate that if you choose to respond that
> you respond directly to me.  I am more than willing to compile percentages
> per question and release them to the group in the interest of others
> learning from this survey.  I will not publish any specifics mentioned to
> insure confidentiality and security.  I would really your response.
>
>
> All questions are yes/no.  If you answer yes, please specify if you do not
> mind.
>
> 1.  Does your institution require student users to register their computers
> before gaining network access?
Yes - we use a homegrown application that matches MAC address to student
personal information.

> 2.  Does your institution require student users to connect to a domain if
> Windows is used?
no

> 3.  Does your institution require a specific version of Windows for network
> access and support?
windows 98 and up

> 4.  Does your institution provide student users with Anti-Virus software and
> updates for that software?
starting fall 2004

> 5.  Does your institution provide student users with Operating System
> updates?
not regularly - we have provided cd's of updates for blaster, nachia/welchi

> 6.  Does your institution use a dynamic network registration system to allow
> users to connect to the network?
no

> Thanks,
>
> Travis Niedens
> Network Manager
> University of Redlands
>
> Phone: (909) 748-6328
> Fax:   (909) 793-2029
> VoIP Phone: (909) 799-4778
> VoIP Extension: 4778
>
> "Defending the Network from Human Nature".. Cisco
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