2008 Woodie Awards
IT securing network
Gina Covelli
Issue date: 10/7/04 Section: News
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On September 21st, the Information Technology Department (IT) made it mandatory for all students to bring their computers to the campus center to be scanned for viruses and spyware. During the scanning process, IT installed McAfee 8, an anti-virus program, to all the computers for free. If students did not bring in their computers, the students would be denied access to the network. The scanning process lasted three days.
There was a major virus outbreak that brought the network to a halt. The network had to be shut down completely in Kurtz. The outbreak initiated discussions about scanning all the computers for viruses. The scanning project needed to be approved by Student Life before IT could proceed. After Student Life approved the procedure, IT posted signs all over campus. The decision to scan the computers happened very quickly because IT had the time and motivation to do it as soon as possible.
IT scanned desktop PCs first, because they were not prepared for the number of laptops brought in. On the second day, IT assigned a person to scan only laptops. The second day had a better turnout than the first because IT was better prepared for the influx of students.
There was a long table with 8 units set up next to the Daily Grind in the campus center with seven IT members working, including the student employees. Many students dropped off their computers and picked them up later in the day while others waited with their computers. The people who were waiting with their computers got first priority over those who left their computers.
None of the computers that were left were stolen. IT took the computers and locked them in a spare room to keep them safe if the owners did not pick them up.
Although many students were frustrated with the process, they were very cooperative and patient with IT.
The process will be repeated in the spring but only new users will need to have their computers scanned. IT is planning on making this a yearly process so every fall all the computers will need to be scanned again. To speed up the process, IT will probably scan the computers by dorm building and will begin when the athletes move in.
"The goal of IT is for students to be good stewards of their computers. The students need to be responsible to take care of their computers but IT will never turn students away," said Larry Marcus, Information Technology Specialist.
IT wants to help the students in any way they can, but the students need to help IT by taking care of their computers. This will make things easier for everyone.
IT is asking for suggestions and comments about the process. They can be e-mailed to Larry Marcus at marcuslk@lakeland.edu.
There was a major virus outbreak that brought the network to a halt. The network had to be shut down completely in Kurtz. The outbreak initiated discussions about scanning all the computers for viruses. The scanning project needed to be approved by Student Life before IT could proceed. After Student Life approved the procedure, IT posted signs all over campus. The decision to scan the computers happened very quickly because IT had the time and motivation to do it as soon as possible.
IT scanned desktop PCs first, because they were not prepared for the number of laptops brought in. On the second day, IT assigned a person to scan only laptops. The second day had a better turnout than the first because IT was better prepared for the influx of students.
There was a long table with 8 units set up next to the Daily Grind in the campus center with seven IT members working, including the student employees. Many students dropped off their computers and picked them up later in the day while others waited with their computers. The people who were waiting with their computers got first priority over those who left their computers.
None of the computers that were left were stolen. IT took the computers and locked them in a spare room to keep them safe if the owners did not pick them up.
Although many students were frustrated with the process, they were very cooperative and patient with IT.
The process will be repeated in the spring but only new users will need to have their computers scanned. IT is planning on making this a yearly process so every fall all the computers will need to be scanned again. To speed up the process, IT will probably scan the computers by dorm building and will begin when the athletes move in.
"The goal of IT is for students to be good stewards of their computers. The students need to be responsible to take care of their computers but IT will never turn students away," said Larry Marcus, Information Technology Specialist.
IT wants to help the students in any way they can, but the students need to help IT by taking care of their computers. This will make things easier for everyone.
IT is asking for suggestions and comments about the process. They can be e-mailed to Larry Marcus at marcuslk@lakeland.edu.
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