Technical - Frequently Asked Questions
Anti_Virus/Anti-Spyware
- Where can I get anti-virus software and how do I configure it to automatically update?
- How can I tell if a message warning me of a virus threat is real or not?
- Can viruses and other malware be spread through file sharing programs such as Kazaa, Limewire, Morpheus, and BearShare?
- When will I find time to run anti-spyware software and the Sensitive Number Finder?
- What is spyware and how can I protect my computer from it?
- Many people may not have time to run Spybot and Ad-Aware. Is there somebody who could do it for them on a weekly basis?
Encryption
- Do all office computers need encryption or just laptops?
- Should all University computers be encrypted?
- Do we have recommended encryption software?
Firewalls
- How do I setup the Windows XP built-in firewall?
- I’ve heard that ND’s firewall protects my computer. Is there really a need for more security measures?
General
- How do I know if an update is legitimate?
- Will all e-mail being sent or received from ND accounts be checked, scanned, or reviewed for compliance with current security guidelines? What about old e-mail messages being stored on our computers?
- Should I use the fingerprint scanner on my laptop?
- Will these increased security procedures impact the performance of my computer?
Operating Systems
- How do I configure Windows to automatically update when security patches are released?
- How do I configure Mac OS X to automatically update?
Passwords
Sensitive Number Finder Tool
- Should the Sensitive Number Finder be run only on Public files?
- Wasn’t the Sensitive Number Finder already run on some computers by the OIT?
- Who can help identify “real” sensitive numbers found when running the Sensitive Number Finder?
- How can you sort files that come up with the Sensitive Number Finder? Do I have to open each file?
- Does the Sensitive Number Finder actually show files or just give a number of the possible files with sensitive numbers in them? How do you delete the numbers but keep the file?
Storage
- I need to backup my files, but am concerned about security. What type of external backup is safe?
- How secure is Netfile space?
- When using a non-Private Netfile folder as shared file space, am I at risk if a colleague’s computer’s security is lacking?
VPN
