SafetyNet 1.0
SafetyNet (SN)
is a Web application developed by the VTmig group
that acts as a "safety net" to help you secure
your computer systems. SN allows
any Virginia Tech faculty or staff member
to scan
one computer
at a time and allows network liaisons to scan multiple computer
systems.
In order to use SN in Single mode for one computer or Zone
mode for multiple computers, you must log on using your
Hokies account,
to which all
current
faculty
and
staff
are entitled.
Your Hokies account is not the same as your VT Mail PID
and password account. To activate your Hokies account,
refer to the Hokies
ID page for more information.
Network liaisons
have
the option to use SN in Zone mode to scan an entire
DNS (Domain Name Server) zone or select certain computers
within a DNS zone. To identify your department's
network
liaison, see the Network
Liaisons page. Network liaisons can grant permissions
to others to scan their zone by using the Access
Control tab available to network liaisons after logging
on to
SN.
Even if your computer(s) pass all of the SN scans, this does
not mean that it is not vulnerable to other kinds of security
problems, such as trojans and viruses. SN is simply a tool
to use regularly as part of a larger strategy of computer
security.
You choose the system that you would like SN to scan, as
well as control the type of security test. SN maintains
a history of your last five scan reports so that you
can compare the results and identify newly vulnerable
or newly patched systems. In the scan results, SN gives
you steps to take when a possible vulnerability has been
identified. Think of SN as an independent “white
hat” security-consulting firm
testing the security of your systems at your command!
Support
Problems Using SafetyNet or Suggestions
If you have problems using SafetyNet or have suggestions,
please contact the Security
Office.
Security Information
For further information on securing your computer, refer
to security.vt.edu.
Security Concerns
If you have security concerns, contact 4Help by using the Help
Request Form (http://www.computing.vt.edu/csc) or
by calling (540) 231-HELP (4357).
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