Keeping your computer secure

As the user of a self-administered computer connected to our network, you are responsible for the security of your machine.

What this means:

• If your computer is connected to any UNSW network, it must run a current, supported version of its Operating System.
  • It must be kept up to date with the latest OS iteration and software patches; use automatic updates where possible.
• You must set strong passwords, especially for root/administrator and system accounts.
• If you have enabled SSH login on your computer, you should disable password authentication and use SSH keys instead.
• If you are running Windows or Apple OS, you must install OS security software:
  • Microsoft Windows users should install Symantec Endpoint Protection from UNSW IT
  • UNSW supplied Apple hardware users should already have Sophos installed via the Self-Service app
  • Personal Apple hardware users can install Symantec Endpoint Protection, as above

CSG will block insecure or compromised computers from the CSE network until they are secured and updated.