Network Security Policy

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Network Security Policy
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• GCS will provide
• Safe and reliable access for network and Internet
  resources
• Privacy and security for all users

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• This policy applies to those who access the GCS
  computer network.
• All students
• Faculty
• Staff
• Consultants
• Temporaries
• Others not mentioned

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All GCS network computer users must to adhere to
the Board approved Network Security Regulations,
Standards and Guidelines to ensure the integrity
and security of the network.
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• Security Awareness Standard
• All users will be made aware of the Network
  Security Policy and Regulations, Standards and
  Guidelines by school administrators.
• Acknowledgement and agreement with the policy and
  guidelines will be noted on the Staff Acceptable
  Use Agreement form
• Policy and Regulations, Standards and Guidelines
  will be available on the GCS website.

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• Virus Protection Security Standard
• TSS will provide the initial virus protection
  setup for computers and distribute virus
  protection updates.
• District approved virus protection software will
  be run on all computers connected to the GCS
  Network.
• Not complying with these guidelines can result
  in
• Damaged or lost files
• Inoperable computer resulting in loss of
  productivity
• Risk of spread of infection
• Confidential data being revealed to unauthorized
  persons.

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• User ID and Password Protection Security Standard
• ALL computer users will be assigned a user name
  and a password and will be required to use them
  when logging on to a computer.
• Passwords will be encrypted and will not be
  displayed in clear text on the screen.
• Users are to log off machines when finished. DO
  NOT let students or others use a computer that
  you are logged into. Students and others must
  log in as themselves.
• Static users will no longer be given access to
  network (S1, S2, etc.)