University of
ConnecticutNetwork Registration
UITS has implemented a University-wide deployment of a user/device registration system (NetReg) to address continuing problems with workstation security.
NetReg is a system that:
- Detects when new devices connect to the University of Connecticut network
- Authenticates users to ensure that only known entities access the network
- Scans the new devices for common vulnerabilities to ensure the system has the most current patches installed
- Grants network access after a successful vulnerability scan
Benefits:
- Having all network devices registered on the network greatly improves support for the end user. Security problems relating to network devices can be handled more expeditiously because we are able to identify the user immediately.
- The security group can provide reports to LAN Administrators about users on their networks that may require help from security problems.
- PC's are checked for security problems upon entering the network, helping to provide a safer network for all users.
- PC’s that have repeated problems can be removed from the NetReg database and forced to re-register, so that problems can be resolved prior to regaining full network access.
- Administrators will have tools to help them understand and manage the users on their network. This will hopefully lead to better asset management and overall security of their networks.
Updated: 10/11/2006