Use of the network is public; therefore, the user is responsible for all activities generated by his/her account at all times. Use of the network outside the scope of SCAD-related activities (including commercial accounts) is prohibited. The network is designed to monitor activity of all users. All users must abide by guidelines and restrictions on access and use posted or distributed either electronically or in physical form.
Upon submission of the signed user agreement, each network user is assigned a user name. Each user is responsible for the confidentiality of his/her password and account. School policy prohibits attempting any system security bypass involving equipment from SCAD.
Attempts to degrade or interfere with the performance of the campus network or use of the campus in an attempt to degrade the performance of other networked systems are strictly prohibited.
Risky and potentially harmful activities are strictly prohibited while attached to the campus network: These activities include the creation and propagation of viruses, the creation of self replicating code, port scanning, and unsafe activities which can disrupt services, to damage files, to destruct equipment, software, or data.
Users are prohibited from attempting to circumvent or subvert any systems security measures, services, provisions, or agreements.
Any device attached to the network must be configured as a DHCP client. The use of static addressing or configuring services which provide addresses in place of those assigned by SCAD is prohibited.
Commercial use of the campus network for the purpose of profit, sales, or other businesslike activity is strictly prohibited. The Savannah College of Art and Design is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization and as such is subject to specific federal, state and local laws regarding the use of its property and similar matters. Any activity within the campus network must not violate, jeopardize or otherwise contradict this status.
Users may not download or upload programs or other material protected by copyright without written authorization signed by both the user and the Vice President for Information Technology. This material includes any software belonging to the user or software located on the SCAD System.
Security on any computer system is a high priority, especially when the system involves many users. If you can identify a security problem, you must immediately notify the system administrator or IT at 912.525.4567 and the judicial affairs office at 912.525.6950. Do not demonstrate the problem to other users. Do not use another individual account without written permission from the system administrator; network administrator or vice president for information technology. Any user identified as a security risk or having a history of problems with other computer systems may be denied access to SCADs system.
Note that email is not guaranteed to be private. SCAD reserves the right to monitor and review all email and other system use to protect the integrity of the system and the safety of its users.
End users of the campus network are prohibited from the installation of devices or software designed to intercept, capture, cache, or otherwise acquire data transmissions through the campus network.
Authorized users may not run or otherwise configure software or hardware which allows access to unauthorized users. This includes but is not limited to the creation of unsecured wireless networks, replication of services through third party devices such as routers, Airport stations, NAT devices, proxy servers, and the establishment of VPN like services. Any placement of a device designed to extend the network must be configured to allow only the Authorized user and must not be open to the public or to anyone other than the authorized user. Users are solely responsible for their connection and all traffic generated and received by that connection.
A user in doubt about whether a specific use of the network is authorized should consult with the Network Administrator or the Vice President for Information Technology.
Violations of the user agreement may result in the loss of user privilege and/or disciplinary action.