Learn Remotely

Zoom

Zoom is a video conferencing platform with several tools to allows users to host and run simple meetings or large webinars.  All of our Zoom resources can be found on our Zoom page.

NKU Zoom Resources

Note: Students do not need a Zoom account to join and participate in calls, classes, and meetings.  However, if you would like to start your own calls and meetings, you can get started with Zoom by creating an account.  Go to NKU's Zoom Website, click "Sign In", and use your NKU email address to create an account.  After creating an account, use this same page to sign in.

WebEx

NKU also has a license for WebEx online meeting software.  It allows you to host and join online meetings, share your screen, and chat with others.

NKU WebEx Login

New to WebEx?

WebEx Essentials

Microsoft Office

NKU Webmail

To Download
Students have access to Microsoft Office 365 to download on personally owned computers (both Windows and Apple) and mobile devices.

Instructions to Download Microsoft Office

Maintaining good cybersecurity practices is critical.  Following are the cybersecurity practices that must be maintained for students while working remotely.

1. You currently have a personal computer (laptop or desktop), and do not use/need on-campus computer labs
   • Continue to work in this manner from your home or other secure remote locations (not from libraries, coffee shops, restaurants, “free internet” public locations).  
   
   
2. You currently have a personal computer (laptop or desktop) and use/need on-campus computer labs
   • Most labs will be made available remotely through VMware View.  There are some labs with sophisticated PC graphics or computing needs.  These PCs will be made available remotely through VMWare View.
     

Common Cybersecurity Practices

Step 1: Understand your responsibility for sensitive data handling

Reviewing the following policies will help clarify your responsibilities for Information Security and sensitive data handling:

• Acceptable Use Policy
• Data and Web Privacy Policy
• Information Security Policy

Step 2: Secure the computer operating system and software

• Ensure your home PC is receiving operating system updates.  Users can google “how to check for Windows 10 updates” or “how to check for MacOS 10.XX updates” if they are unfamiliar
• Ensure you have a functional and updated antivirus service running.  Users can google “how to check for Windows 10 antivirus” or “how to check for MacOS 10.XX antivirus” if they are unfamiliar.  Further information on antivirus may be found on the NKU IT Antivirus webpage.
• Ensure the web browser you use to access websites is updated. Users can Google “check 'name of browser' for security updates” if they are unfamiliar
• Do not use Windows XP or Windows 7 computers.  They no longer receive security updates and are considered a high risk to information security
• Do not use off-campus, public PCs like those found in libraries as they are considered a high risk to information security  

Step 3: Connect to a secure home network

• Use secure Internet connections, such as home wifi protected with passwords, or physically connected to the Internet router with an ethernet cable. Physical (ethernet cable) connections to your Internet router provide not only the best security, but also the best performance, if you have the ability to do so.
• An alternative to traditional home Internet is to use a trusted hotspot service, like those offered through your cell phone plan
• Do not use non-NKU, unprotected public wifi like that hosted at coffee shops, restaurants, or shops
• Do not connect to unknown or untrusted wifi networks or hotspots

Step 4:  Maintain a strong, alert security posture while working remotely

• Look for the lock icon in the browser to ensure secure connections to NKU websites and online resources
• Use standard, unencrypted NKU email only for general correspondence or simple, non-sensitive data transfers
• Only use NKU email for sensitive data or files if you properly encrypt the message. 
• NEVER use public email services like Yahoo, Gmail, or MSN Hotmail to transmit sensitive data or files.
• Use NKU-provide collaboration and file sharing services like Canvas, Zoom, Webex, Teams, Microsoft OneDrive, and NKU Departmental shares 
• Do not use other collaboration and file sharing services like Teamviewer, Google Drive, DropBox, or BOX.  
• Be vigilant for phish and scams