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 ... |
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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.
What is secure remote access?
- Definition | VMware Glossary Secure remote access is a combination of security processes or solutions that are designed to prevent unauthorized access to an organization’s digital assets Skip to Main Content
What is the best remote access solution for your business?
Virtual Private Network (VPN) – VPNs are extremely popular for remote access, since they allow remote users connected via insecure remote Wi-Fi (Starbucks, bookshops) to connect to a private network through an encrypted tunnel.
What is restricted tunnel and Bsecure VPN?
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. The bSecure VPN service is a collaboration between Network Operations and the Information Security Office.
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.
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.
Secure Remote Access for Employees and Vendors
Traditional remote access methods, such as RDP, Virtual Private Networks, and legacy remote desktop tools lack granular access management controls. These processes enable easy exploits via stolen credentials and session hijacking. Extending remote access to your vendors makes matters even worse.
Privileged Remote Access: Use Cases
BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access controls, manages, and audits remote privileged access to critical IT systems by authorized employees and third-party vendors. No VPN required.
Remote Support: Use Cases
BeyondTrust Remote Support allows help desk teams to securely access and fix any remote device on any platform, located anywhere in the world. All with the same solution.
Secure Remote Access and Remote Support Features
BeyondTrust Remote Support and Privileged Remote Access solutions work hand-in-hand to secure remote access points within the enterprise, including employees, vendors, third-parties, and more.
How does secure remote access work?
Every remote worker needs a way to connect with remote desktop services and applications that won't slow down their workflows. At the same time, IT administrators must manage those connections to ensure they don't leave the network open to threats.
Why is secure remote access important to remote work security?
Secure remote access approaches are so vital because it’s now impossible to control security at the endpoint. Each user in a remote or hybrid workforce is connecting to the network from a different type of computer or smartphone, and they’re using a variety of internet connections to log in.
What is secure remote access?
Secure remote access describes the ability to securely access networks, devices, and applications from a “remote” location, which means “off the network.”
What is Zscaler private access?
Looking more closely, Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) service provides secure remote access to internal applications in the cloud without placing users on the corporate network. The cloud service requires no complex remote access VPN gateway appliances and uses cloud-hosted policies to authenticate access and route user traffic to the closest application location to them. ZPA is a true software-defined solution that can work in conjunction with direct access technology. It directly connects customer data centers with cloud service provider data centers.
Why are IPs never exposed to the internet?
IPs are never exposed to the internet, creating a “darknet” and making the network impossible to find. Apps segmentation ensures that once users are authorized, application access is granted on a one-to-one basis so that authorized users have access only to specific applications rather than full access to the network.
Can IoT services be hosted on premises?
IoT services that are hosted on-premises can benefit from optimized speeds. Performance speeds can increase if local users do not have to connect out to the internet to access apps that are hosted on-premises. The other option is ZTNA as a service, such as Zscaler Private Access.
Can a VPN attack be zero trust?
They can (and do) exploit the VPN attack surface to infiltrate the network, deliver malware such as ransomware, launch denial-of-service attacks, and exfiltrate critical business data. In contrast, the zero trust approach treats all traffic, including traffic already inside the perimeter, as hostile.
