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Summary
This article explains why users may encounter a blocked page when attempting to access the FSCJ wireless network and outlines the role of the Intrusion Detection System (IDS) implemented by Florida State College at Jacksonville to protect the network from potential threats. It also provides guidance on what to do if your device is blocked.
Detailed Information
Blocked Page Notification
When trying to access the FSCJ wireless network, you may get sent to encounter a blocked page. You have been redirected to this URL because the This occurs because your wireless device has been blocked from the network . Please note:#1for security reasons. Florida State College at Jacksonville has implemented uses a new wireless Intrusion Detection System (IDS) . The IDS will help the College defend itself, and the network it is protecting, from intruders, worms, and other targeted attacks.#2. IDS does the followingto safeguard the network from intrusions and attacks.
Intrusion Detection System (IDS) Overview
The IDS is a security measure that:
Monitors all traffic into and through Florida State College at Jacksonville’s entering and traversing the FSCJ wireless network for possible intrusionspotential intrusions.
Isolates and classifies the type of intrusion.
Alerts, logs, and and reports any detected intrusions.
#3. The IDS detects and protects Florida State College at Jacksonville’s network against many forms of intrusion, including the following:
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Sniffing
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Network mapping, ping flooding, and port scanning
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TCP-session oriented attacks
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Noise generators
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helps protect the network against various types of intrusions, including:
Sniffing: Unauthorized interception of network traffic.
Network Mapping, Ping Flooding, and Port Scanning: Techniques used to discover and exploit network vulnerabilities.
TCP-session Oriented Attacks: Attacks targeting TCP sessions to disrupt communication.
Noise Generators: Tools that create excessive network traffic to degrade performance.
Infected Devices: Devices infected with Internet worms that scan or flood the network and impact network performance negatively
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, negatively impacting performance.
How IDS Functions
The IDS examines all packets passing through it from the managed side of the network and , determining if this whether the traffic falls is within the boundaries of normal traffic. These boundaries of normal traffic are defined and configured by Florida State College at Jacksonville’s FSCJ’s wireless administrators .#5. If your wireless to ensure the security of the network.
What to Do If Your Device Is Blocked
If your device has been blocked for one any of the above reasons, or if you believe that your device it has been blocked but does not meet the above criteria, contact Florida State College at Jacksonville’s incorrectly, you should:
Contact the Technical Service Desk
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: Call (904
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) 632-3151
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, option 2.
Request Assistance: Ask to log a ticket
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to address the issue with your device.
The Technical Service Desk will investigate the block and provide guidance on resolving the issue.
Conclusion
The blocked page notification is a security measure to protect FSCJ’s wireless network from potential threats. If you encounter this issue, contact the Technical Service Desk for assistance. Understanding the IDS’s role in network security helps ensure a safer and more reliable wireless experience for all users.
Contact Information
If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, please contact the Technical Service Desk by submitting a ticket at help.fscj.edu.