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==Security Recommendations== | ==Security Recommendations== | ||
Techstaff has worked on a comprehensive guide for security which can be found here [[CS Security Guide]]. Below we have a quick overview of some of these topics. | Techstaff has worked on a comprehensive guide for security which can be found here [[CS Security Guide]]. Below we have a quick overview of some of these topics. | ||
===Quick Overview=== | ===Quick Overview=== | ||
Revision as of 09:18, 18 October 2023
Welcome to the Computer Science Wiki!
This wiki is used by techstaff to share documentation and common HowTos. It can also be used by anyone in the department to share information.
Use the links "Documentation" and "HowTos" in the main menu access the techstaff content.
Commonly Requested Information
- Using a Conference Room
- Connect to a Network Printer
- Create a CS User account
- Get Connected to the Network
- Request for Poster Printing
- Configure your Email
- Forward Voicemail to Email
- Information for Specific Classes
- Grant_Proposal
Security Recommendations
Techstaff has worked on a comprehensive guide for security which can be found here CS Security Guide. Below we have a quick overview of some of these topics.
Quick Overview
The Big three:
- Passwords
- Patching
- Firewalls
Patching
Maintaining a up-to-date patched OS is one of the best ways to prevent malicious attacks.
Firewalls
To Restrict access to the VT main campus IP's use these:
- IP: 172.16.0.0 Subnet: 255.240.0.0
- IP: 128.173.0.0 Subnet: 255.255.0.0
- IP: 198.82.0.0 Subnet: 255.255.0.0
- IP: 45.3.120.0 Subnet: 255.255.248.0 (This is an additional block of IP's added for VPN users on March 17th, 2020)
Password Security
List of Additional Resources
Other Information
- Managing Inventory
- System Administration & Security
- Obtaining Software