STS: Student Technology Services

The University has implemented the use of Cisco Clean Access (CCA) to ensure that all computers connected to the University's network are patched and protected - and therefore, equipped to guard themselves against malicious software attacks. Malicious software such as viruses and worms can cause data loss, data theft, and can render a computer unusable. CCA makes sure that computers connected to the network are protected, providing all users with a cleaner, safer network.

To use CCA, Windows users must install the CCA software on their computers. The CCA agent ensures that each computer has all necessary operating system updates, automatic updates enabled, GW-provided Symantec Antivirus installed, and Spybot Search & Destroy installed. If the computer fails to meet one or more of these requirements, CCA helps the user acquire and install all necessary components. Computers are granted full access to the network after they have been fully updated and protected. Users will be asked to log in using their GW NetID (your GW email address without @gwmail.gwu.edu) and password to access the network.

For further information about CCA setup and its benefits, please visit our Cisco Clean Access FAQ.

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