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First-Time Installation of the Safe•Connect Policy Key  
   

newschoolnet uses software called Safe•Connect to ensure a safe and reliable network environment. The Safe Connect Agent will check to make sure your computer complies with The New School's Information Security Policy. For questions, please contact the Helpdesk at 212-229-5300 x2828 or helpdesk@newschool.edu


Installing the Safe·Connect Policy Key on Windows 

1. To begin the install process, open a web browser which will direct you to the Authentication Page to login the network.  The authentication page looks like this:
Authentication

 

2. On successful authentication, you are automatically presented the Policy Key download page. This only appears for users who have not already installed the Policy Key. To install the Policy Key, click on the link that says "Yes, I will install the Policy Key and accept the terms and conditions for Internet Use."
Policy Key Download

 

  • Safe Connect automatically determines which kind of Policy Key you need, based on you Operating systems.
  • Click Run when the installer download dialogue box appears
    File Download


  • Run the installer. The installer takes approximately 15 to 45 seconds to run.
    Run
    Install Safe•Connect


  • Once installed, the Policy Key does its initial assessment within about 5 to 10 seconds.
    Install Successful

 

3. Non-compliance Anti-Virus Notification: If your machine is not up-to-date with your anti-virus definitions, a web page will appear that states the issue and provides instructions and/or links for troubleshooting.  All online compliance resources remain accessible including offsite anti-virus, anti-spy ware vendors and Microsoft updates.
Non-Compliance Anti-Virus Notification

 

4. Continuous Assessment: Notification pages are presented for one violation at a time.  You will automatically be notified of violations. NOTE: The Policy Key does not need to be reinstalled or reinitialized after you comply with policy.  All assessments are reported, and responded to, automatically in real time.

 


Installing the Safe·Connect Policy Key on Mac OS X 

1. To begin the install process, open a web browser which will direct you to the Authentication Page to login the network.  The authentication page looks like this:
Authentication

 

2. On successful authentication, you are automatically presented the Policy Key download page. This only appears for users who have not already installed the Policy Key. To install the Policy Key, click on the link that says "Yes, I will install the Policy Key and accept the terms and conditions for Internet Use."
Policy Key Download

 

3. Safe•Connect automatically determines which kind of Policy Key you need, based on you Operating system. The Safe•Connect Installer download window as show below will appear.
Policy Key Download

 

4. Locate and open the SafeConnectMacInstaller.zip file in your Downloads folder.
Open Zip File

 

5. Locate and run the SafeConnectMacInstaller package in your Downloads folder.
Run Mac Installer

 

6. Click Continue and follow the onscreen instructions to install Safe•Connect
Begin Installation

 

7. Wait for Installation process to complete
Wait for Process

 

8. Safe•Connect is now installed on your machine
Installation Successful

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