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== Accessing the VPN == | == Accessing the VPN == | ||
| − | Accessing the UA VPN requires use of the Cisco AnyConnect application which can be found in the Tech tab of [https://mybama.ua.edu myBama]. | + | Accessing the UA VPN requires use of the Cisco AnyConnect application which can be found in the Tech tab of [https://mybama.ua.edu myBama].<br> |
| + | Access is limited to: | ||
| + | * active faculty and staff | ||
| + | * students enrolled in a VPN-enabled course | ||
| + | * students with approval of a department head or Dean | ||
== Two factor authentication (DUO) == | == Two factor authentication (DUO) == | ||
DUO is required to access the campus VPN. This includes UA students, faculty and staff; anyone using VPN. When you connect to the campus VPN, you will be prompted for your username, password and second password. In the second password field, you can enter the word “push” to receive a push notification to your smartphone, or you can enter a passcode through the DUO app, via SMS text, or through the OIT self-service feature. Additional instructions for using DUO with VPN is available above under your operating system. More information about DUO can be found on [https://oit.ua.edu/service/duo/ OIT's DUO page]. | DUO is required to access the campus VPN. This includes UA students, faculty and staff; anyone using VPN. When you connect to the campus VPN, you will be prompted for your username, password and second password. In the second password field, you can enter the word “push” to receive a push notification to your smartphone, or you can enter a passcode through the DUO app, via SMS text, or through the OIT self-service feature. Additional instructions for using DUO with VPN is available above under your operating system. More information about DUO can be found on [https://oit.ua.edu/service/duo/ OIT's DUO page]. | ||
Revision as of 20:38, 18 March 2019
Contents
About Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
From wikipedia: A virtual private network (VPN) extends a private network across a public network, and enables users to send and receive data across shared or public networks as if their computing devices were directly connected to the private network. Applications running across a VPN may therefore benefit from the functionality, security, and management of the private network. Encryption is a common though not an inherent part of a VPN connection.
Usage requiring VPN connections
- All remote desktop access (RDP) from off-campus
- Access to campus license servers for UA licensed software
- Access to UA network drives (not including Box)
Accessing the VPN
Accessing the UA VPN requires use of the Cisco AnyConnect application which can be found in the Tech tab of myBama.
Access is limited to:
- active faculty and staff
- students enrolled in a VPN-enabled course
- students with approval of a department head or Dean
Two factor authentication (DUO)
DUO is required to access the campus VPN. This includes UA students, faculty and staff; anyone using VPN. When you connect to the campus VPN, you will be prompted for your username, password and second password. In the second password field, you can enter the word “push” to receive a push notification to your smartphone, or you can enter a passcode through the DUO app, via SMS text, or through the OIT self-service feature. Additional instructions for using DUO with VPN is available above under your operating system. More information about DUO can be found on OIT's DUO page.
