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What is the difference between the "public access network" and the "computer data network reserved for faculty, staff, and computer labs" mentioned in the policy?
- The UT public access network is a collection of Ethernet ports in public areas across campus and all wireless access points connected to UTnet, the campus network. The Public Network allows members of the University community and sponsored guests to access University computing resources and the Internet from many buildings and common areas using network-capable laptops and portable devices. With the UT public access network, you have to log into the system with a valid EID account before you will be allowed to use the network. The UT public access network is maintained by ITS and problems with the public access network should be directed to them.
- The "computer data network reserved for faculty, staff and computer labs" is maintained by the Information Technology Office and ITS holds The Information Technology Office responsible for all devices that connect to this network. The College of Education Network Security Policy as well as UT Austin information security policies applies to this network. If your computer is plugged into a computer data port in an office, then it probably is not a public access port but rather a port that connects to the Information Technology Office maintained network.
Why do we have/need this policy?
- So that The Information Technology Office can ensure that University owned computer which connect to the University's computer data network adhere to ITS policies regarding IT resources used within the University.
- Users of the College of Education's computer data network need a network security policy that is clearly defined so that they know what their responsibilities are in regards to computer data network use.
- Some of the policy requirements will allow for the Information Technology Office to better and more efficiently maintain computers in the various College of Education offices around campus. For example, the policy granting The Information Technology Office administrative level access to University owned computers will allow technical support staff to remotely repair computers upon request or quickly send critical security related updates to your computer to ensure it is protected against viruses and other threats.
- Computers which adhere to the network security policy will be more secure and less likely to be vulnerable to computer related threats such as viruses, worms, or hacking. The reduced amount of computers vulnerable to attacks will result in technical support staff being able to direct limited resources to other services. In the past year, the College of Education network had 243 computer security related incidents.
- To ensure the College of Education is in compliance with Texas Administrative Code Title 1- Part 10 - Chapter 22 - Section 202.2.
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