Additional regulations for the use of ResNet facilities.
1. Regulations.
1.1 Rights in software.
ResNet users are only permitted to use software specifically licensed to the St Leonards School and Sixth Form College (the School). On departure from the School ResNet computers are to be returned to ICT Services for reconfiguration back to the manufactures original configuration.
1.2 Use of School resources.
Users must not operate a service that redistributes ResNet access or any other School resource to others.
1.3 Identification.
No device attached to the School network or any part thereof may be configured with any addresses other than those issued to it or authorised for it.
1.4 Equipment connected to ResNet data networks.
Each user may only connect the device supplied by the School as part of the ResNet project. Connection of any other device will usually cause the point to become inoperative. The following uses of a computer connected to the ResNet data networks are contraventions of these regulations:
- provision of access to the ResNet data networks by any person other than the one registered as the user of this connection;
- use the supplied device as a server on any part of the network, including a games server.
1.5 Generation of excessive data network traffic.
The ResNet network is a shared resource and must be used responsibly. Excessive consumption of this shared resource by a minority of users can reduce network performance to the detriment of other users. Any user who persists in generating excessive data network traffic after having been requested not to do so by ICT Services is in contravention of these regulations. Action may be taken in these cases such as limiting the connection speed of such users, restricting the facilities accessible to them, or suspending their connection.1.6 Computer Misuse.
It is a breach of these regulations, and it may also be a criminal offence under the Computer Misuse Act 1990, to:- attempt to damage or disrupt the hardware, software or data of computer systems.
- attempt to crash another computer, deny access to a service or disrupt a service in any other way.
- attempt to gain unauthorised access to any computer system. Unauthorised access includes, but is not limited to:
- gain access to password protected drives or directories without the owners expressed permission
- use password cracking programs, or attempt to gather passwords by intercepting traffic or other means,
- gain access or attempt to gain access to another computer without the owners permission.
- port scan any system without the owners expressed permission.
- distribute or attempt to install back-door trojan horse programs on computer systems
Any reports received by ICT Services that computer misuse has occurred will result in the ResNet connection being disabled and the matter dealt with by an appropriate disciplinary procedure or reported to the police where appropriate.
1.7 Computer Security.
Users are responsible for the security and integrity of their system and must ensure that their computer and ResNet connection are secure and not open to misuse by others. ICT Services reserve the right to disable any ReSNet network connection without prior notice. Only when the system owner has taken reasonable steps to ensure that the computer is not compromised, will network privileges be restored.
2. Penalties.
2.1 Withdrawal of facilities.
If a user is in breach of any of these regulations, the ICT Services Systems Administrator may apply for the authority to withdraw or restrict access to ResNet facilities. In this case no refund of any fees paid for devices providing access to the ResNet service will be made.
2.2 Disciplinary action.
Any breach of School regulations may be reported to the appropriate authority and the matter considered under the Schools disciplinary procedures. The ICT Services Systems Administrator may request that a ResNet account holder be charged for extra work that has arisen as the result of computer misuse.
