Blackney discusses campus IT security, safeguards
By: Guari Khanolkar
Issue date: 6/2/06 Section: Sci-Tech
Originally published: 6/2/06 at 10:26 AM EST
Last update: 6/7/06 at 12:06 AM EST
Originally published: 6/2/06 at 10:26 AM EST
Last update: 6/7/06 at 12:06 AM EST
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"While the IT security staff are capable of reacting to an attack without management oversight, they alert the management above them and seek approval for one or more courses of action," Blackney said. "Generally, they interact with the director of systems, the manager of networking or me. Depending on the severity of what is threatened, notification may extend to the CIO or president and may also include vice presidents whose systems or data are threatened."
Blackney warned students and faculty to take care with their computing to ensure that systems are not compromised.
"Drexel is fortunate to have a tech-savvy student body, faculty and staff," he said. "However, being tech-savvy isn't enough when it comes to security - folks also have to be aware and diligent. They need to know that operating systems and programs can have defects that let intruders take control of their computer, network connection and data.
Everyone needs to make sure that they routinely take responsibility for carefully operating their computer so that it doesn't become a danger to themselves and others."
In order to raise awareness about potential security threats and ways in which one can be protected against them, IRT sends out security notes in e-mails to the student body.
IRT is also considering offering free workshops for departmental computer administrators and students connected to ResNet; the programs would begin in the summer and expand in the fall.
Blackney warned students and faculty to take care with their computing to ensure that systems are not compromised.
"Drexel is fortunate to have a tech-savvy student body, faculty and staff," he said. "However, being tech-savvy isn't enough when it comes to security - folks also have to be aware and diligent. They need to know that operating systems and programs can have defects that let intruders take control of their computer, network connection and data.
Everyone needs to make sure that they routinely take responsibility for carefully operating their computer so that it doesn't become a danger to themselves and others."
In order to raise awareness about potential security threats and ways in which one can be protected against them, IRT sends out security notes in e-mails to the student body.
IRT is also considering offering free workshops for departmental computer administrators and students connected to ResNet; the programs would begin in the summer and expand in the fall.
