Network Engineering

Security

Recommended Security Tools & Services

• OSUSDS/VPN - OSU Secure Data Service - A software tunnel to protect unencrypted data.
• SSH - Secure Shell - A free replacement for Telnet
• Campus Firewall Project - A firewall service to protect hosts from the Internet.
• SSL (Secure Socket Layer) - Obtain an SSL certificate to begin encrypting web traffic.

Resources

• Securing E-Mail
• Turning off SNMP on Windows 95/98/2000/XP
• Guidelines for Removing Infections from Compromised Machines
• Personally Identifiable Information

Network Engineering Scanning & Security Analysis Services

• Saint Security Scanner (available on request)
• Nessus Security Scanner (in evaluation state)

Network Security Contacts

• Network Abuse Reporting
• Email: abuse AT oregonstate.edu
• Handles: Any type of compaint, usually with a fast response
• Security Reports (Specific, investigation)
• Email: security AT lists.oregonstate.edu
• Handles: Any type of complaint, automatically gennerated logs/reports
• Senior Network Security Engineer -- Anthony Brock
• Email: anthony.brock AT oregonstate.edu
• Phone Contact: 541.737.9607
• Handles: Escalated Security Issues