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Use the Colby VPN (virtual private network) when sending sensitive data (via web, email) or connecting to campus servers over untrusted network connections, such as:
Wireless networks (including the ‘Colby Wireless’ open network)
Off-campus networks (home DSL/cable networks, hotels, airports, other offices)
Turn off the wireless network radio in your computer when not in use to avoid accidental use and/or compromise
Contact ITS for assistance on locating the on/off control. Contact the ITS Support Center at support@colby.edu or 207-859-4222.
Be wary of any wireless networks (even those with registration or WEP encryption) especially those in public places (hotels, airports, businesses)
Use strong encryption (WPA or WPA2) whenever possible
If encryption is not available, use the VPN
Do not use email client software (Eudora, Outlook, Entourage, etc.) over a wireless connection without first connecting to the VPN
Maintain awareness of wireless network connections and profiles stored in software
Avoid automatically connecting to open (and especially public) wireless networks
Do not store open/public networks in wireless profiles
Contact ITS support for assistance on managing wireless profiles. Contact the ITS Support Center at support@colby.edu or 207-859-4222.
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Mon 8/1/22 10:19 AM
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Check out this article I found in the Client Portal knowledge base.<br /><br /><a href="https://colby.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/1928/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=140850">https://colby.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/1928/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=140850</a><br /><br />Network Security