Campus Remote Access Options
| Which option is best for you? | bSecure Remote Access VPN (Campus VPN) | Remote Desktop Gateway (RD Gateway) | IST Citrix | IST Citrix VDI |
| Description | The bSecure Remote Access VPN (Virtual P ... | The RD Gateway is open to the internet a ... | Enterprise applications hosted through t ... | Virtual desktop environment hosted throu ... |
| Example Use Cases | For people needing access to many campus ... | For those connecting to a desktop or ser ... | Enterprise apps such as CalAnswers and . ... | |
| How to Connect | Take steps to install (link is external) ... | Login to Service (link is external) CalN ... | Login to Service (link is external) CalN ... | Login to Service (link is external) CalN ... |
| Contact the service provider | Information Security Office (ISO) and Ne ... | Berkeley IT - Data & Platform Services C ... | Berkeley IT - Data & Platform Services C ... | Berkeley IT - Data & Platform Services C ... |
What is the UC Berkeley VPN?
The VPN service allows authorized users a way to connect into the campus network in order to access resources generally unavailable to users not on the campus network. bSecure Remote Access VPN - UC Berkeley's VPN service built using Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect software.
What is the remote access VPN (VPN)?
The Remote Access VPN (Virtual Private Network) service allows CalNet ID–authenticated users to securely access the UC Berkeley network from outside of campus, as if they were on campus, and encrypts the information sent to the network.
What is Bsecure remote access VPN?
The bSecure Remote Access VPN (Virtual Private Network) service, using the Palo Alto Networks’ GlobalProtect software, allows CalNet ID–authenticated users to securely access the UC Berkeley network from outside of campus as if they were on campus and encrypts the information sent through the network.
How can I access UC Berkeley resources remotely?
Campus members who need remote access to UC Berkeley resources. If your computer has the managed Berkeley Desktop for Windows or macOS, you can install the "GlobalProtect VPN" from Big Fix (for Windows) or the Self Service application (for macOS) on your computer. .
What is bsecure remote access?
The bSecure Remote Access VPN (Virtual Private Network) service, using the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect software, allows CalNet ID–authenticated users to securely access the UC Berkeley network from outside of campus as if they were on campus and encrypts the information sent through the network. There are three tunnels:
What is bsecure VPN?
The bSecure VPN service is a collaboration between Network Operations and the Information Security Office.
How many tunnels are there in a VPN?
There are three tunnels: Split Tunnel is the default and is used to allow users to access on-campus resources. When using the split tunnel option, any traffic meant for destinations on campus will go through the GlobalProtect client and VPN tunnel.
What is restricted tunnel?
Restricted Tunnel is a service that is limited to people that access sensitive systems and data. It has increased monitoring, and utilizes many of the advanced security features of the Palo Alto Networks firewalls.
Does Google use VPN?
However, traffic meant for other sites like Google will not use the VPN tunnel. Full Tunnel (listed as “Library Access and Full Tunnel”) directs all traffic, regardless of the destination, through the GlobalProtect client and VPN tunnel. All client traffic is routed through the campus network with an IP address associated with the campus.
What is bsecure VPN?
The bSecure Remote Access VPN (Virtual Private Network) allows CalNet ID–authenticated users to securely access the UC Berkeley network from outside of campus as if they were on campus and encrypts the information sent through the network.
What is IST RD gateway?
The IST RD Gateway is open to the internet and relays authenticated connections to systems running Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP).
What is bsecure remote access?
The bSecure team is pleased to launch the bSecure Remote Access VPN (Virtual Private Network) service, using the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect software. This service allows you to securely access the UC Berkeley network from outside of campus and encrypts the information sent through the network. This service replaces the Cisco AnyConnect VPN service.
Why change VPN services?
The Cisco VPN software is at end-of-life and will no longer be supported.
What is bsecure VPN?
The bSecure team is pleased to launch the bSecure Remote Access VPN (Virtual Private Network) service, using the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect software. This service allows you to securely access the UC Berkeley network from outside of campus and encrypts the information sent through the network. This service replaces the Cisco AnyConnect VPN service.
What is the default VPN gateway?
Similar to the current VPN, you will need to pick a gateway (tunnel) when you connect. The default option is Split Tunnel, which most of you will use. If you are accessing Library journals however, use the Library Access and Full Tunnel option.
Why change VPN services?
The Cisco VPN software is at end-of-life and will no longer be supported.
What is remote access VPN?
The Remote Access VPN (Virtual Private Network) service allows CalNet ID authenticated users to connect to the UC Berkeley network from outside of campus, as if they were on campus, and encrypts the information sent to the network.
Is Cisco VPN still available?
Note: The Cisco VPN will no longer be available as of September 30, 2019. It is being replaced by a new service called bSecure Remote Access VPN, based on the GlobalProtect application from Palo Alto Networks. Go to bSecure Remote Access VPN site for more information and download instructions.
