Open Access Workstation

[Eme Ejike <eejike () ODU EDU>]

We are currently evaluating issues of open workstation on Campus.
Certain departments have computers with Open/Generic logons in labs,
lobbies and tutoring centers which prevents us form accurately tracking
users if an incident were to occur using these systems. I am trying to
get a general consensus on how the University body overall handles such
systems. Given our roles of balancing our security and educational
needs, what measures are currently implemented for such systems in your
institution. Are there any policies that enforce computing resource
lockdowns irregardless of the educational service needs ?  Proposing IT
policies normally generates a lot of flack when dealing with educational
services. Furthermore does any campus enforce individual logons and
Desktop logoff due to inactivity on open workstations.
Responses appreciated,


Eme Ejike
University Systems Security Officer
ODU