Security & Compliance
Helpdesk Website
This web page houses security and compliance related Helpdesk content,
including instructions for using security software and services. More
information can be found on the Office of Security and Compliance's
webpage at http://security.kent.edu.
Secure Mainframe Terminal Access
SSLVPN Update:
Before opening a terminal session to the mainframe, you must first
connect to the SSLVPN.
Related Knowledge base articles:
Cryptainer Encryption Software
Cryptainer is Kent State University's supported file encryption product.
Cryptainer creates an encrypted volume ( accessible via a drive letter, usually
E: ) that is stored in a single file, similar to a zip file. Cryptainer volumes
are password protected, and can be stored on your computer, or on a network
drive.More information and downloads are available at
http://helpdesk.kent.edu/security/cryptainer
|
PKI (Public Key Infrastructure)
|
Web Server SSL Certificates
Kent State has contracted with GeoTrust, a prominent commercial
Certification Authority (CA), to provide secure website SSL
certificates. Per University policy, only GeoTrust SSL
certificates
are acceptable for use on university-operated web sites, unless an
exception has been granted, such as on the basis of technical or
contractual requirements. The cost of a GeoTrust certificate is
$115, and will be charged to the department by which it is used.
Certificates must renewed each year.
A commercially signed SSL certificate from GeoTrust is not required for
test systems; however, it is recommended that such servers use a
certificate signed by the Kent State certificate authority.
Hard drives from retired PC's, diskettes, CD/DVD's, and tapes should
never simply be thrown away. Data can easily be recovered from
deleted files or formatted disks if proper precautions are not
taken. Secure media disposal services are available from Data
Center Operations. If you have any media that you would like to
be disposed of securely, please call 330-672-3700 to arrange a
pickup. More details are available at http://www.kent.edu/Administration/is/Data-Disposal.cfm.
| Last
Updated on February 2, 2006 |
E-mail inquiries about this web page to
sec-request@kent.edu |
