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== UP network | == UP network securit y == | ||
Even though UP computer network is protected against internet attacks (port filtration, Intrusion Protection system). However, only our security precautions cannot prevent mutual damage of the computers within the UP network. Therefore, we appeal to students and employees to protect their computers against computer viruses and worms. | Even though UP computer network is protected against internet attacks (port filtration, Intrusion Protection system). However, only our security precautions cannot prevent mutual damage of the computers within the UP network. Therefore, we appeal to students and employees to protect their computers against computer viruses and worms. Computers. | ||
== Security of network devices == | == Security of network devices == | ||
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=== Essential security measures: === | === Essential security measures: === | ||
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<li>'''You should use only updated''' antivirus program. Antivirus programs protect computers against most of the viruses, worms and | <li>'''You should use only updated''' antivirus program. Antivirus programs protect computers against most of the viruses, worms and Trojan horses. Palacký University uses ''MS Forefront''. Students are advised to use ''AVG'', ''Avastǃ'' or ''NOD32''.</li> | ||
<li>'''Keep your operating system updated.'''Microsoft publishes list of updates on their website on regular basis. Apple publishes updates for their products regularly as well. These updates deal with existing security flaws, which can | <li>'''Keep your operating system updated.'''Microsoft publishes list of updates on their website on regular basis. Apple publishes updates for their products regularly as well. These updates deal with existing security flaws, which can be used by hackers and computer viruses.</li> | ||
<li>'''Turn on your Firewall'''Firewall is a security gate between your computer and dangerous contents on the internet. Furthermore, firewall restricts users and programs to access your computer according to specific rules. If you're using Windows OS, your firewall should be turned on by default.</li> | <li>'''Turn on your Firewall'''Firewall is a security gate between your computer and dangerous contents on the internet. Furthermore, firewall restricts users and programs to access your computer according to specific rules. If you're using Windows OS, your firewall should be turned on by default.</li> | ||
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'''6. Back-up all the important data.''' Most of us have work, study or private data in our computers, which we do not want to lose. We recommend backing up your data at least once a month (and even more frequently files with higher-frequency of changes). You can back your files up to '''other computer''', '''CD/DVD''', '''cloud storage''' (OneDrive, Dropbox), '''large capacity USB flash drive''' or '''external drives'''. "Why should I do this?" Your computer could become infected to such extent that operating system is vastly damaged and your data could not be recovered again. Furthermore, there might be a hardware flaw in your disk and you can also lose your data. | '''6. Back-up all the important data.''' Most of us have work, study or private data in our computers, which we do not want to lose. We recommend backing up your data at least once a month (and even more frequently files with higher-frequency of changes). You can back your files up to '''other computer''', '''CD/DVD''', '''cloud storage''' (OneDrive, Dropbox), '''large capacity USB flash drive''' or '''external drives'''. "Why should I do this?" Your computer could become infected to such extent that operating system is vastly damaged and your data could not be recovered again. Furthermore, there might be a hardware flaw in your disk and you can also lose your data. | ||
'''7. ''' | '''7. USB flash drive safety''', everybody has at least one USB flash drive, but not everyone realizes, that flash drives are '''one of the causes of virus infection spread'''. | ||
*''" | *''"How can I check if my flash drive is infected?" '' | ||
** | **go to "My Computer" | ||
** | **right-click the USB drive you want to check and choose option ''check by antivirus program''. | ||
'''8.''' | '''8.''' All university employees should contact their '''computer network administrator''' if they suspect any computer to be infected (contact Computer Center preferably through Helpdesk at [http://portal.upol.cz/ http://portal.upol.cz]). | ||
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[[Category:Computer Network|Computer Network]] |