By Audience: Instructors & Teaching Assistants

Links of particular interest to instructors and teaching assistants:

• 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.

• Grade security scenario
  This page describes the security considerations involved in handling legally sensitive data such as student grades, and how CITES tools can be used to assist with maintaining data security.

• ITS Classroom Computing
  This page describes how to register your laptop with the Classroom Technologies department in order to connect to the network from the classrooms where you teach. (Classroom Technologies uniquely identifies teachers' laptops to allow them access to classroom network jacks. If your laptop isn't identified, it won't be allowed to connect.)

• UIUCnet QuickConnect
  UIUCnet QuickConnect is the easiest way for you and your students to connect to the network in a wireless-enabled area. (For more information on which parts of campus offer wireless networking, see Wireless Locations.)

• Dialup Access to UIUCnet
  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 students, faculty, and staff 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.