wireless policies & network lockdown
full lab workstation
new x86 (Dell)
Win XP
XP User accounts (tied to AD)
AD-enforced law students only
network policies
wired or wireless: same
local network is open
internet requires MACself-registration
router enforced
classroom policiesall rooms have wired desks
no “off switch” for professors
most rooms now have wifi — intentionally or not
access is similar throughout the building
summary: studentopen access from my computer
pretty open from lab computers
fairly open library computers
pay-to-print
summary: guest
no internet access from my computer
fairly open library computer
can save to USB or CD-R
no word processing
pay-to-print
levels of locking
our computers: locked +/–
their computers: patched (we hope)
could require control software
classroom network: no “off” switch
could provide faculty a big red switch
could limit access (students would rebel)
issues
students surfing in class
exam honesty/collection
inappropriate network use
email list abuse
printing abuse
issues: solutions
we can (and do) address these issues with technological “locks”
does this really solve anything?
what messages does it send?
are locks a solution?detriment to technology literacy
encourage “helpless” users
communicate lack of trust
unlocked cabin
deadbolts on NYC apartment
are locks a solution?give us a false sense of security
annoy legitimate users
seldom stop determined bad guy
undermine professional values
professional values
ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 8.4(c):
It is professional misconduct for a lawyer to: … engage in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation;…
professional valuesexpectations for new lawyers are clear, why should law students be different?
community values protecting a community good
even non-lawyers will likely enter a field with similar expectations
suggestion
student laptops
enough restrictions to keep them out of real trouble (require patches and antivirus)
open enough to allow experimentation
profs/staff set rules
peers address disruptive activity directly