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Network Security Information

The Network Operation's group is responsible for engineering security into the network as well as protecting the computers and people that use the network. Security measures start at our Internet gateways and are scattered throughout all levels of the network. However, no system is foolproof. There is no one set formula for security nor one software package you can buy to solve the problem. Here at WPI, we use a method of security which the information security community refers to as "Defense in Depth." This process utilizes security measures starting at the phyical layer and proceeds through to the application layer. This method, with good system administration, provides a safe and open atmosphere for WPI's academic mission.

Below are links to various information for the purposes of securing hosts on the WPI network as well as improving security for various services already in place. Questions about or suggestions for material on this page can be directed to netops@wpi.edu

WPI Policy

• The WPI Acceptable Use Policy
• The WPI Campus Code of Conduct

WPI Accounts

• Types of Accounts
• CCC Computer Account Maintenance

Anti-Virus Information

• CCC Helpdesk Virus Information
• CCC Helpdesk McAfee Install Procedures
• McAfee Virus Information Library
• Symantec Security Response Virus Database
• Dept of Energy's CIAC HOAXBUSTER's page

Microsoft Windows

• Microsoft Update website
• Microsoft Security Guidance Center

Linux

• WPI Fedora Linux Mirror
• Redhat Linux 9 Security Guide
• Redhat Linux 8.0 Security Guide
• Securing Debian Linux Manual
• Gentoo Linux Security Guide
• Linuxdocs.org, lots of general Linux information

Sun Solaris

• YASSP - Yet Another Solaris Security Package

Mac OS X

• Mac OS X 10.0 Security Essentials

Encryption

• WPI's Virtual Private Network, encrypted remote access
• Intro on Secure Shell (SSH), an encrypted form of Telnet
• OpenSSH, A free, multi-platform, open-source SSH server
• PGPPine, an encrypted Pine mail client

General Reading

• SANS Infosec Reading Room
• SANS/FBI List of Top 20 system vulerabilities
• Security Focus, Articles and News in Information Security
• Bugtraq, Up-to-the-minute vulerability discussion

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Last modified: Oct 09, 2007, 18:20 EDT

CCC Network Operations - Worcester Polytechnic Institute
100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609-2280
Phone: +1-508-831-6666 - Fax: +1-508-831-6669 - netops@wpi.edu