Anti-virus software should be installed and kept current. These warnings are from incident response teams and vendors about recently discovered computer vulnerabilities. System administrators should use port scanners to map out services being offered on hosts. Using a port scanner to map out your network can help to identify vulnerabilities in your department. These are the same tools the hackers will use to identify weak points to exploit.
Monitor system logs on a daily basis and investigate abnormalities as needed.
Know what to do if your system has been compromised. Contact the Computing Resources Security Specialist Manager at 7-2308 for more information on security. Currently our THEnet connection is a 45 Mbps to Southwestern Bell and UT Austin. We work directly with THEnet to maintain this connection on behalf of the institution. This Company is contracted through the HSC to provide Internet service off campus.