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Security is an important consideration for any service. When configuring a new service or server, the Service Owner should take into consideration the access requirements and the type of data involved. Systems Support provides different levels of security to allow flexibility in configuring…
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There is no charge to students, faculty, staff, or visitors for using Wi-Fi.
Note: If you are a departmental coordinator interested in having Wi-Fi access installed, please see Department Installation Information.
Departments who would like to establish or improve Wi-Fi in their areas can consult with Cornell Information Technologies (CIT). Wi-Fi service on campus is provided via the Aruba Networks 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi platform.
Several protocols are recommended. Which you use depends on what machines you're using during file transfer and what types of transfers you need to do. The following chart shows which file transfer protocols are recommended for each client and server combination.
Note: This page outlines secure methods for transferring files between a Windows or Unix client and a Unix server.
Use SSH (Secure Shell) keys and SCP (Secure Copy) to perform secure, unattended, server to server file transfers between Unix servers.
Several protocols are recommended. See the chart on the Choose a File Transfer Protocol page for information about which protocols are recommended for specific client/server combinations.
Keep the following points in mind when choosing from the recommended file transfer protocols.
Note: This page outlines secure methods for transferring files to or from a host external to Cornell that requires FTPS as the protocol.
Adware – software that displays advertisements; you may see popup ads or a small window or bar that displays ads in your browser.
Back door – a means of accessing your computer that bypasses computer security mechanisms.
Back up (verb) – to copy an electronic record to ensure its information will…
Cornell's Video Platform Service (VPS) is a centrally provided system for university departments and groups to store, archive, catalog, and publish large numbers of videos and other media collections for the web.
VPS is a highly customizable, open-source system that can be used to serve a variety…
Because Box makes it easy to share folders, your folder list in Box may be a mix of your folders and those that other people have shared with you.
One problem that can occur with a folder that has been shared to you is that when the person who shared it leaves Cornell, those folders may disappear…
Policy for Academic Uses Copyright and Academic Integrity
If you are considering using the Video on Demand service for academic purposes the following information will be helpful in understanding the law and policy around the protection of students' education records as well as copyright for both…
The procedure described here assumes a certain degree of familiarity with editing Confluence pages.
You may see a message that content was blocked by the managed firewall. This means a risk was detected with the content you were trying to reach.
The Network Security Profile is an additional layer of security and is meant to block viruses and attacks.
To access the Cornell Network Registration and Security System page from off-campus, while traveling or from home, use the Virtual Private Network (VPN).
Register your computer or mobile device at the Cornell Network Registration and Security System page. The registration…
Protection
Cornell's Network Security Profile helps to protect against specific security risks detected on the Cornell wireless networks. If a risk is detected, the connection is blocked; the blocked "content" may be an entire site, a page, or a part of a page such as an ad.
The specific…
Channel User Permission Levels
Channel users may have one of four permission levels:
To Open Your My Media Page
Click the user profile link in the top right corner of the window and select My Media. You may also select the My Media menu item.
If you haven't logged in to Video on Demand, you will be prompted to login.
Confidential data scanning means using a software tool to examine the files stored on your computer to discover which files, if any, contain confidential data.
Although scanning tools find most confidential data, the results may not be comprehensive. For example, scanning tools typically…