By Audience: Faculty

Links of particular interest to faculty:

• Work from home scenario
  This scenario explains how to securely connect to UIUCnet from an off-campus location, and how to protect your computer while you're networked.

• Laptop security scenario
  This page describes how to keep your laptop secure, though many of the recommendations also apply to desktop computers.

• Travel security scenario
  This page describes extra security precautions to take when you connect to different networks from different locations, whether in a campus classroom or halfway around the world.

• Research scenario
  This page describes precautions to take to make sure that your research data is kept private and shared with only the individuals working with you, both in storage and through email.

• Dialup Access to UIUCnet
  This page contains information on how to connect to the UIUCnet campus network via a modem and telephone line. If you use UIUCnet Dialup, you will be viewed as an on-campus user and will be permitted access to more resources than users coming from a connection that's viewed as off-campus.

• VPN for Remote Users
  The campus VPN system will also identify you as an authorized user of UIUCnet, so that you can receive on-campus access rights through a faster connection than dialup. The campus VPN works with any network connection and with most operating systems.

• CITES Help Desk
  If you need support, contact the CITES Help Desk.

• Software WebStore
  The University of Illinois WebStore distributes many no-cost security programs such as antivirus software, Secure Shell/Secure FTP, PasswordVault, and more. Many other applications (by Macromedia, Microsoft, and others) are available to faculty members at a significant educational discount.

• Antivirus CD
  If your computer is infected with a virus, you should use a copy of the Antivirus CD to remove the virus. You can also perform additional security steps such as patching and firewall installation by following the instructions on the CD.