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How to comply |
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Computer user |
- Ask your desktop support person if your computer meets the minimum security standards, including:
- If your computer doesn't meet the standards:
- Ask your desktop support person to install the necessary software
OR
- Get department approval to install the software yourself. Follow these steps:
- Regularly check for updates to your operating system. See Updating Your Operating System.
- Note: If you don't have a desktop support person, you can get technical help from Network Operations.
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Remote computer user
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Acting as your own system administrator |
- Read the Minimum Network Connection Standards, available in Exhibit C of the Network Security Policy.
- If your home computer or your UCSD computer or laptop doesn't meet the standards, install the necessary software by following these steps:
- Regularly check for updates to your operating system. See Updating Your Operating System.
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System administrator |
- Become familiar with the latest security standards.
- Review the existing Network Security Policy.
- Pay special attention to the minimum standards in Exhibit C of the policy.
- Update any noncompliant machines by installing anti-virus and firewall software.
- Make sure operating systems have been updated. See Updating Your Operating System.
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Administrative official |
Become familiar with the dangers of network security breaches and the safeguards that UCSD is implementing.
- Review the existing Network Security Policy.
- Pay special attention to the minimum standards in Exhibit C of that policy.
- Determine the impact on your unit.
- Work with your department's system administrator(s) to make sure that all the computers in your area are compliant.
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