Re: Timeout/Lockout Settings

["Stanclift, Michael" <michael.stanclift () ROCKHURST EDU>]

We too have the "lock it when you leave it" policy, enforced by peer pressure and enforcement of the "subject to abuse" 
:)

Michael Stanclift
Network Analyst
Rockhurst University

http://help.rockhurst.edu
(816) 501-4231

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-----Original Message-----
From: The EDUCAUSE Security Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU] On Behalf Of F.M. 
Taylor
Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 10:44 AM
To: SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU
Subject: Re: [SECURITY] Timeout/Lockout Settings

In our group [infrastructure services, admin IT] our policy is lock your 
screen when your leave your workstation, screen saver at 5 minutes or less 
and password to unlock. Enforced by peer pressure and random checks. ;)

For windows machines that are part of "the collective" it is the default 
setting and not changeable, with the approved university logo screensaver.

Other groups vary by need.

On Wednesday 10 June 2009 10:35:02 am Adam Richard wrote:
> I am curious to know how other peer institutions are setting up their
> timeout/lockout settings.
>
> How are you enforcing the timeouts (pointsec, windows settings,
> screensaver,etc)?
>
> How long must the PC be inactive for the timeout setting to take effect? Do
> the time limits vary based on user?
>
> Thanks all!
>
> Adam Richard '05
> IT Security Analyst/Operations Specialist
>
> Messiah College
> Hoffman 211
> (717) 796-1800 x.6570
>
> One College Ave.
> Information Technology Services
> Box 3055
> Grantham, PA 17027
>
> "ITS will never ask you for your password"