Provides vast amounts of multi media opportunities such as and video’s, pictures animations Access to experts in many fields for pupils and staff. Staff and students can communicate with people from all over the world via email or video conferencing. Managing Information Systems It is very important that a regular review of security of the whole system from user to internet often takes place. ICT security is a very complex issue and cannot be fully covered within this document. Local Area Network (LAN) security issues include: Users must act responsibly at all times especially downloading large files this could affect the service others receive. All users must take responsibility for their network use. Workstations should be secured against user mistakes and deliberate actions Servers must be located securely and physical access restricted The server operating system must be secured and kept up to date Virus protection for the whole network must be installed and current Access by wireless devices must be proactively managed, secured and encrypted The schools broadband network needs to be DFE approved plus monitored by a specialist security command centre. Areas for consideration The security of the school / organisations information systems and users will be reviewed regularly. Virus protection will be updated regularly Personal data sent over the internet or taken offsite will be encrypted Portable media may not be used without permission and always a good idea to it’s run an anti-virus/malware scan. Unapproved software will not be allowed in work areas or attached to email. Files held on the school / organisations network will be regularly checked. The ICT coordinator or network manager will review system capacity regularly
Provides vast amounts of multi media opportunities such as video’s, pictures and animations Access to experts in many fields for pupils and staff. Staff and students can communicate with people from all over the world via email or video conferencing. Managing Information Systems It is very important that a regular review of security of the whole system from user to internet often takes place. ICT security is a very complex issue and cannot be fully covered within this document. Local Area Network (LAN) security issues include: Users must act responsibly at all times especially downloading large files this could affect the service others receive. All users must take responsibility for their network use. Workstations should be secured against user mistakes and deliberate actions Servers must be located securely and physical access restricted The server operating system must be secured and kept up to date Virus protection for the whole network must be installed and current Access by wireless devices must be proactively managed, secured and encrypted The schools broadband network needs to be DFE approved plus monitored by a specialist security command centre. Areas for consideration The security of the school / organisations information systems and users will be reviewed regularly. Virus protection will be updated regularly Personal data sent over the internet or taken offsite will be encrypted Portable media may not be used without permission and it’s always a good idea to run an anti-virus/malware scan. Unapproved software will not be allowed in work areas or attached to email. Files held on the school / organisations network will be regularly checked. The ICT coordinator or network manager will review system capacity regularly
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