Policy for Desktop and Notebook Computers on
the Biology Network

DRAFT 1.1
11-4-2004

All computers and other digital devices with direct connection to the Arts & Sciences Network (ASN) must conform to Arts & Sciences Information Sciences and Technology (AS&SIST) policies (http://www.aas.duke.edu/comp/security/computers.html).
Minimum requirements for access to the ASN through the Biology network include:

1. Secure passwords for all accounts.

2. Maintenance of an up-to-date operating system, including all security patches, and a functioning procedure for regularly applying updates (e.g., Yum, BigFix, Microsoft or Apple Software Updates).

3. Creation of a Biology administrator account.

4. Installation of remote administrative software (e.g., sshd, TightVNC, Apple Remote Desktop, or Windows XP Remote Desktop), with remote access given to the Biology Administrator.

5. For Microsoft Windows or Apple OS, installation of virus scanning software (e.g., Network Associates Virex or VirusScan, or Symantec’s AntiVirus), with virus definitions kept current.

6. Assignment to the computer of an agreed-upon network name that must not be changed.

All computers owned by the Department of Biology will be brought into conformance with these conditions by the Biology computer team upon setup.

To receive administrative rights to departmentally-owned computers, users must read the materials provided on the Arts & Sciences Administrative Access Certification site (http://www.aas.duke.edu/comp/security/certification/), and submitting the associated request form. It is highly recommended that users of personal computers also read through these materials.