Best Practices
| Overview | A little bit of knowledge goes a long way in making sure your computer resources are secure. We have put together a list of easy-to-use guides that describe best practices for securing your computer resources quickly and effectively. |
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| Available To | Students, Faculty, Researchers, Staff, Departments, Alumni, Prospective Students, New/Incoming Students, Guests |
| Benefits | Following security standards reduces maintenance costs and creates a more stable computing environment for everyone. |
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| Requirements | To secure computer systems, you need administrative access (root, superuser, or administrator) for the systems. |
| Cost | No charge |
| Getting Started | Learn about safe browsing with our Web Browser Security Guide.
Secure your Windows-based systems with our Safe Installation and Maintenance Guide for Windows Servers and Workstations. Unix and Linux administrators should review our Safe Installation Guide for Unix and Linux. See our Web Server Configuration Guide before connecting your web server to the Internet. Even simple FTP servers can be exposed to bad data and abuse. Our FTP Server Configuration Guide has advice for Unix FTP servers and Windows IIS Servers. Modern printers are complex devices running many services. Learn how to secure your printer from misuse before you connect it to the network. |