Cisco Clean Access FAQsClean Access allows the University to ensure network users are safe to be on the network. With recent virus outbreaks, computers which are not patched or do not run virus scan are at risk of infecting others and disrupting network services. Initially when logging on through a Clean Access protected network, each computer is scanned for viruses and possible security holes. Until you log in, you will have limited network access. After you log in, you will be able to access all network services, but the Clean Access Agent will remain behind the scenes protecting the network. Clean access is a solution provided by Cisco that performs network validation. The software performs the following functions: · Require authentication to the network · Validate whether the system connecting to the network meets the minimum security standards. · Quarantines the system until it meets the minimum security standards. · Provides access to the remediation sites. Once the system is validated as “clean,” allows access to the network. Clean Access Agent is a small program that runs on your PC. It is currently required only for systems running Microsoft Windows 98 SE, ME, 2000, or XP. Whenever you access the Internet through the campus network, Clean Access Agent will run. It will ask you for your If you're not up-to-date, your PC will be in a 'Temporary' mode. It will have 20 minutes to get to the websites it needs to bring itself up to the University security standards, such as and antivirus web sites but access to the local network will be limited. Once your PC is up-to-date, re-run Clean Access Agent and you'll be surfing the web safely will full access to all University resources. It means that you’ll now be more protected from threats such as viruses and internet worms. If you have not updated your Windows patches and installed antivirus software then Clean Access will ensure you install these required security components before you are allowed to use the campus network. What does Clean Access Agent look at? The only files Clean Access Agent looks at on your PC are OS files and anti-virus files. It doesn't look at pictures, music files, or your last term paper. It doesn't care about those things, and neither do we. We just want your PC to be up-to-date and "play nice" on the network. Anti-virus software is required? I'm not paying for that! Good! We don't want you to either and there are many free options on the Internet, including Grisoft AVG. Why Are We Introducing this Solution Now? Each semester, machines are introduced to the campuses that potentially contain harmful viruses and malware. This activity not only jeopardizes the campus network and your individual computer, but can significantly impact the speed of the network for others. On move-in weekend in particular, worms and viruses attempt to spread to unpatched/vulnerable machines. Its been determined that the best way to prevent this from happening is to insure that virus software and Operating System critical update/patches are current and maintained BEFORE allowing computer systems to access the campus network. What is the Clean Access Agent? Clean Access Agent is the client application that can check certain security settings on any Microsoft Windows PC to make sure that the system is up-to-date with required security patches and report this status to the Clean Access Server. No information about the user or the content of user files is sent to the server. Each user must use Clean Access Agent for his/her computer in order to authenticate and use the university network. What Validation Checks are being performed? The Agent will ensure machines running Microsoft Windows have Critical Updates installed and that antivirus software is installed, running and up-to-date. How Long Do the Validation Checks Take? It depends on how protected your computer is. If you have your most recent virus definitions as well as windows updates, you should sail on through with no action needed in probably under 2 minutes the first time and faster after that. If, however your computer requires those actions to obtain protected status, it could take a significant amount of time. Isn't this heavy handed? We take seriously our responsibility to protect our users from the dangers that exist in today’s computing environment. The internet is filled with malicious code that can infiltrate user’s computers in various ways. Spyware, viruses, internet worms, are all examples of malicious code which can be used to steal personal information such as online banking account information, credit card information, personal records such as social security numbers, etc. Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in I have a gaming console which uses the network for gaming, what do I do? At this time gaming units are not affected. In additional phases registration of those devices will be required. Why do I need the Clean Access Agent? It is not possible to remotely check your computer to make sure it has all security patches and antivirus updates. By running on your computer, the Clean Access Agent can check your computer and report back to the Clean Access server. What does the Clean Access Agent do? The Clean Access Agent is the client application that can check certain security settings on any Microsoft Windows PC to make sure that the system is up-to-date with required security patches and report this status to the Clean Access Server. No information about the user or the content of user files is sent to the server. Each user must use Clean Access Agent for his/her Microsoft Windows PC in order to authenticate and use the university network. The software performs the following functions: · Validate whether the system connecting to the network meets the minimum security standards. · Quarantines the system until it meets the minimum security standards. · Provides access to the remediation sites. · Once the system is validated as "clean," allows access to the network.
How do I download Cisco Clean Access? Just open your Internet browser (i.e., Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc.) from the OkraNet wireless access service and you'll be redirected to our registration page where you can download the program. Does Cisco Clean Access have spyware in it? No.
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