Computer security

It is essential that you ensure your computer is free from virus attacks, hacking or misuse by a third party.

Computers connected to the University network that are infected with a virus or compromised in any way are automatically disconnected.

You must:

• keep Microsoft Windows up to date with the latest Service packs and Security patches (How do I do that?)
• install Anti-Virus protection. Members of the University who do not already have up-to-date virus-checking software can download Sophos Anti-virus from the University (How do I do that?)
• install Anti-Spyware protection (How do I do that?)
• install a Personal Firewall (How do I do that?)
• log on to your computer with a user name and password (How do I do that?)
• set your computer to lock when left unattended (How do I do that?)
• make sure your folders cannot be accessed by others (How do I do that?)
• back up your files (How do I do that?)
• ensure that you comply with the JANET Acceptable use policy (Where can I find that?)