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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 ... |
Full Answer
What is the Bsecure VPN service?
The bSecure VPN service is a collaboration between Network Operations and Information Security and Policy. 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 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 a secure remote access solution?
A secure remote access solution promotes collaboration by connecting global virtual teams at headquarters, branch offices, remote locations, or mobile users on the go. Each host typically has VPN client software loaded or uses a web-based client.
How do businesses use remote access VPN?
Businesses use remote access VPNs to establish a secure connection between their network and the devices used by remote workers. Once connected, employees are able to access the resources on the network just as if their devices were physically plugged in at the office.
Why We Do It
Campus users who work remotely need a way to access UC Berkeley resources that are available only within the campus network. In addition, campus users may require a more secure connection as this service provides protections from eavesdropping by other devices at the user’s location.
How to Get Started
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.
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.
Overview
The Campus Firewall and VPN service, which uses Palo Alto Networks software and equipment, offers threat protection and enhanced security services on Campus networks. This service is a collaboration between the Information Security Office and Network Operations and Services (NOS).
How to Get Started
Find additional information in the Palo Alto Documentation (link is external) on Firewalls
Remote Access VPN Products
Remote access is integrated into every Check Point network firewall. Configure client-to-site VPN or set up an SSL VPN Portal to connect from any browser.
What is Remote Access VPN?
Remote Access VPN ensures that the connections between corporate networks and remote and mobile devices are secure and can be accessed virtually anywhere users are located. A secure remote access solution promotes collaboration by connecting global virtual teams at headquarters, branch offices, remote locations, or mobile users on the go.
Technical Resources
The place to discuss all of Check Point’s Remote Access VPN solutions, including Mobile Access Software Blade, Endpoint Remote Access VPN, SNX, Capsule Connect, and more!
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What is remote access VPN?
What is a remote access VPN? Businesses use remote access VPNs to establish a secure connection between their network and the devices used by remote workers. Once connected, employees are able to access the resources on the network just as if their devices were physically plugged in at the office.
What is site to site VPN?
A site-to-site VPN uses a secure gateway to connect a network at one location to one or more networks at another location. This type of VPN doesn’t require each device at the end location to have a VPN client installed because the gateway handles the traffic.
Is VPN a security initiative?
Top VPN brands join security initiative. Ethics and VPN: the industry needs to aim higher. While VPNs have grown increasingly popular among users looking to protect their data and privacy online, using the right type of VPN can make all the difference when working remotely.
Is remote access VPN secure?
Since remote access VPNs are affordable and secure, organizations can feel more comfortable with letting their employees work from home or while traveling.
