#06168: Get Connected
Software program that connects and configures first-time users to a campus network
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TECH FIELD(S)
Software security for higher education networks
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FEATURES
Get Connected eases the burden of initially linking thousands of students in university living residences to a campus network. Every year thousands of new students must access a university’s network for the first time. Their computers often present security and compatibility problems that Get Connected circumvents.
Get Connected performs 4 general tasks:
- The program first verifies basic security checking for example, Microsoft baseline security analyzer, Windows updates, and anti-virus.
- The computer is then specifically secured by blocking ports, enabling Windows firewall, scheduling Windows updates etc.
- The program installs software such as Windows defender, SpyBot, Printer finder etc.
- The computer is registered.
See a demonstration at: http://getconnected.iu.edu/demo/GetConnected.htm.
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BENEFITS
- Automated analysis of user settings and security risks for first time entry to a campus network
- Real-time troubleshooting of problems
- Reporting of installation statistics such as problems, configurations, and
- Dramatic reduction in live-help required for user configuration
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INVENTOR(S)
Brent Moberly – Indiana University, University Information Technology Services (UITS)
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY STATUS
Available for non-exclusive licensing
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CONTACT INFORMATION
For additional information on this technology, please contact Doug Bodde, Business Development Manager, IURTC:
Indiana University Research & Technology Corporation
351 West 10th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Telephone: 812.855.1608
dbodde@iu.edu
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