Get Familiar with IT Security at Mason

Student—Getting Started with Technology
To get started with technology at George Mason University, follow the steps below (which can also be found on the web at http://itusupport.gmu.edu/gettingstarted.html).

Home

Step 1
Get Familiar With IT Security

Step 2
Get Your PIN & Accounts

Step 3
Set Up Your Telephone

Step 4
Set Up Your Computer

Step 5
Get Familiar With Resources

Step 6
Take Training Workshops

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Step 1

Get Familiar with IT Security at Mason

Responsible Use of Computing - All users of the network must abide by the Responsible Use of Computing Policy. View it at http://www.gmu.edu/facstaff/policy/newpolicy/1301gen.html.

Copyright Assistance - Avoid copyright violations by understanding the policies located at
http://library.gmu.edu/copyright.

Antivirus Software License - Make sure your computer is protected from viruses by downloading the latest version of Symantec Endpoint Protection/AntiVirus software for free at
http://itusupport.gmu.edu/downloads/nortonAV.asp.

Please note: Use of this software is restricted to George Mason University, its currently employed faculty and staff, and all currently enrolled students. Set it to update your virus definitions daily.

IT Security Office - The IT Security Office provides computer users and system administrators with the tools and information they need to secure their systems. For more information go to http://security.gmu.edu.

Last Revised: August 11, 2009