Information Technology Services
Clean Access Requirements
OS Requirements:
Windows XP , Windows Vista, Windows 7
Macintosh: 10.4.9 or higher.
Wireless Requirements:
802.11g/n network Interface is required
Requirements enforced by a Clean Access Agent include:
- Antivirus Software – installed and current (Approved Anti Virus Software)
- Antispyware software – installed and current (Approved Anti Spyware Software)
- Windows updates – all critical patches must be installed
- Windows update function must be enabled
Antivirus software
Symantec, McAfee, and Trend Micro are some of the Antivirus programs approved for use. For a complete list click on the Approved Anti Virus Software link. One of these approved applications must be installed, running and up-to-date. Meaning, if your renewal subscription has expired or if your definitions are out of date, you will be denied network access until this issue is corrected. Symantec Antivirus is provided to all students and staff at no charge. You may download this application before you arrive at http://symantec.sunyit.edu/ .
Antispyware software
In addition to Antivirus software, we require the use of an AntiSpyware utility.
There are many free applications that handle the removal of such malicious software, these include:
- Norton End Point Security (available free for SUNYIT students, Click Here)
- Ad-Aware
- SpyBot Search and Destroy
- Microsoft Defender
- Malware Bytes
All Microsoft Critical Updates for your OS
SUNYIT requires your machine to be current with all related critical updates for your Microsoft OS. Meaning, if you have, for example, Windows XP, you must have Service Pack 3 installed. For whichever updates your Microsoft OS requires, detailed instructions are provided to correct the issue.
Automatic Updates Enabled
Automatic Updates must be enabled to ensure your machine receives, all critical updates in a timely manner. If you fail this requirement, step-by-step instructions are provided via the Clean Access Agent.
**Computers running Macintosh and Linux OS are required to install the agent for authentication purposes only.