Network security

Unfortunately it can happen, that computers get infected with malware (virus, trojans) within our network. In addition to using a firewall and antivirus software, you should incorporate security principles to minimize the risk of your own computer getting infected or of data getting stolen or destroyed.

To protect other users, we can and will shutdown network sockets of users, whose computers are infected. You can find additional information on network socket lock.

The following security principles should be obeyed by everyone:

• usage of a computer firewall: under Windows you can use the firewall of the operating system. Please be aware that not all personal firewalls are compatible with the used PPTP VPN - especially under Windows 7 or higher. Additional information about this can be found under Network disconnects
• usage of an antivirus software with up to date virus signatures
• regular updates of operating system and security relevant software (like Browser and Browser Plugins)
• general distrust to potentially faked e-mails, websites, etc.. Especially distrust against e-mails from banks, other e-mails (also from friends) with attached files, links from e-mails
• regularly backups of important data on external storage (external hard disks, USB sticks, DVDs or CDs)
• no open sharing of files, especially not with write permissions. There are more secure ways for data transfers

The StudNet is protected by a basic firewall. A list of open ports can be found under firewall.