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It is vital that school NT Administrators have an understanding of the security protocols and are aware of the implications of their actions. This page should be read in conjunction with the Policy
Documents Acceptable use of Computer Facilities and External Networks (http://www.decs.act.gov.au/policies/pdf/accucf.pdf
Additional Documentation: What follows has been provided by Information Services:
Connecting additional Network HardwareThere have been instances of schools connecting network hardware to EduNet which have caused significant network problems and compromised security. The connection of additional network hardware requires the written approval of the IT Support Section. Approval must be sought for any existing network hardware which has been connected. The relevant electronic request form will be provided to all schools. All EduNet cabling must also be installed by ACT Government approved cablers. Please contact the IT Support Help Desk for this list. Employment of third party contract staffThird party contract staff who are employed by schools to support the network are required to have police checks prior to employment. NT Administration rights will not be provided to these staff unless a formal written request is provided by the principal. This is designed to support schools formalising contract arrangements with contractors who support EduNet. These checks must apply for existing contract staff. Police checks can be organised through the existing processes provided by Workforce, Planning and Management. Network AdministratorsAll schools are required to appoint a network administrator. The role of the network administrator is critical to the successful operation of EduNet in schools. It is imperative that school network administrators are appropriately trained and compensated for the responsibility and additional workload required for the management of EduNet at the school. Courses customised for EduNet network administrators are available through Staff Development. IT Update provides continual technical information to support the role of network administrators. It is the responsibility of the school’s EduNet administrator to understand and implement the procedures that will be developed as part of the Security of EduNet policy and its associated policies. The network administrator’s responsibilities include:
Student AccessThere is a real potential for serious breaches in security of school and corporate information to occur if students are given access to the network through profiles other than the approved student profiles. Students must not be provided with staff logons and passwords nor given physical access to school servers. A specific student profile has been created to provide students with the appropriate network access. Password ProtectionOne of the first vulnerabilities of a network is accounts which are not password protected. There are many freely available programs which scan networks for logins and passwords and instances of these have been found on EduNet.
It is important that these security components detailed above are implemented immediately. If you have any questions or would like assistance with implementing any of the above please contact Natalie Lister on 58301 (ph) or email natalie.lister@act.gov.au |
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