Security on VirtuaLAN
VirtuaLAN is implemented in such a way that security is an imperative component, and every effort is made to secure the network and client traffic flowing through the network. However, KendallCon and the VirtuaLAN Administrators make no guarantees of network and/or system security beyond the scope of our central servers.
Clients should treat the network as they would any other public network, such as one that might be found at a LAN party, and exercise their own discretion as to their personal system-level security policies and preventative measures. In the event of a client security incident, KendallCon and the VirtuaLAN Administrators shall not be held liable for lost and/or damaged personal data.
When you first connect to the network, Windows will normally prompt you as to whether you would like to treat the network as a Public or Private network. We highly recommend specifying the network as Public when prompted for the sake of security.
Any time you’re not actively using anything on the network, it’s recommended to disconnect from the server. This removes the possibility of anyone targeting your system for an extended period of time while you’re not actively engaged with using the network. Additionally, the server will automatically disconnect any client who sits at idle traffic for a few hours.
To both remove the headache of navigating past “security warning” screens as well as easily verifying you’re actually talking to our network servers, we’d highly recommend installing the VirtuaLAN-WEB CA on your system. This will remove the “security warning” prompts on https:// websites such as the intranet wiki, and ensure your communications with intranet servers are secure. More info on the VirtuaLAN CA can be found on the Network Resources page.