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What is the district's enterprise remote access VPN?
The District’s Enterprise Remote Access VPN is an encrypted secure tunnel that provides a way to remotely connect your Government issued laptops to the District’s network over the Internet. It uses an encrypted tunnel to protect your District’s data as it traverses the Internet.
Is the DC government remote work portal available?
The remote work portal is currently unavailable. Please use VPN to securely connect to the network. The DC Office of the Chief Technology Officer has put together the following guidance and resources to empower the DC Government workforce to work remotely in the most secure way possible.
Can DC government employees access OneDrive and SharePoint?
Each DC government employee, with their dc.gov email ID can access email, OneDrive (cloud storage) and SharePoint, as well as online versions of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint, among other apps. Cisco Webex Meetings makes hosting an online meetings, events and trainings easy and secure.
How long can I use the remote work portal?
If you need to work remotely and need access to basic internal resources like PASS, Peoplesoft you can access them using remote work portal. How long can I stay connected to the VPN? You can stay connected for 8 hours at a time and will require to reauthenticate.
What is secure remote access?
Secure Remote Access is a combination of security processes or solutions that are designed to prevent unauthorized access to an organization's digital assets and prevent the loss of sensitive data.
How do I setup a secure remote access?
Basic Security Tips for Remote DesktopUse strong passwords. ... Use Two-factor authentication. ... Update your software. ... Restrict access using firewalls. ... Enable Network Level Authentication. ... Limit users who can log in using Remote Desktop. ... Set an account lockout policy.
What does secure remote worker do?
Secure Remote Worker is a software-only solution that is installed and runs on the user's personal Windows device, delivering a secure workspace environment for remote access and work at home.
What is a preferred security measure for remote access?
Virtual Private Networking (VPN) is often considered the best approach in securing trans-network communication.
What is required for remote access?
Remote computer access requires a reliable internet connection. You'll need to activate or install software on the device you want to access, as well as on the device — or devices — you want to use to get that access.
What are the types of remote access?
The primary remote access protocols in use today are the Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP), Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE), Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP), Remote Access Services (RAS), and Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP).
How do I get rid of secure remote worker?
DetailsRight-click on the Start Menu and click on Search.In the lower left-hand corner, enter Control Panel in the box and press Enter or click on the Control Panel app.Click on Programs and Features.Click once on Secure Remote Worker to select it and then click on Uninstall.More items...•
How do I uninstall ThinScale?
Open Control Panel. Select Programs -> Program and Features. Right-click ThinIO and select 'Uninstall' Follow the uninstall instructions.
What is ThinScale used for?
“ThinScale allows us to quickly deploy connectivity and applications to our work-at-home agents with the same security controls as if they were at our locations.”
What are the examples of remote user security policy best practices?
Best Practices For Remote Access SecurityEnable encryption. ... Install antivirus and anti-malware. ... Ensure all operating systems and applications are up to date. ... Enforce a strong password policy. ... Use Mobile Device Management (MDM) ... Use Virtual Private Network (VPN) ... Use two-factor authentication.More items...•
Is remote access security secure?
Yes. A robust cloud-based, highly secure remote access solution can provide unified protection for virtually all users against web-based threats — independent of a VPN connection.
How can I remotely access my computer from anywhere?
Open the web app on the computer you want to access remotely, and click Remote Access in the top right on the first screen. That will take you to a page that says “Set up remote access.” Click Turn on, then give your computer a name and a PIN (you'll need that to access it).
How do I setup a remote network?
How does it work?Open Remote Desktop Connection on your computer.Type in your organisation's public IP address and click connect.Enter your organisation's username and password.
How do I remote into another computer on my network?
How to Remotely Access Another Computer Outside Your NetworkOpen a web browser. ... Then type what is my IP into the address bar.Next, copy the public IP address listed. ... Then open TCP port 3389 on your router. ... Next, open the Remote Desktop Connection app. ... Enter your public IP address in the Computer field.More items...•
How can I remotely access another computer outside my network?
Use a VPN. If you connect to your local area network by using a virtual private network (VPN), you don't have to open your PC to the public internet. Instead, when you connect to the VPN, your RD client acts like it's part of the same network and be able to access your PC.
What is remote session security?
All remote sessions are protected by security features and practices including TLS and 256-bit AES encryption, device authentication and two-step verification. Connections, file transfers, and management events are logged. Learn more about SOC 2, GDPR, and HIPAA standards compliance .
Can employees remotely access work computers?
Employees can remotely access work computers from any device, and IT teams can remotely support any computer or mobile device. Get the high-performance, flexibility, and control you need to effectively manage remote access for your team.
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How many municipalities were affected by the Texas cyberattack?
Take the example of the all-too-efficient cyberattack on twenty-two municipalities in Texas in late 2019: Key city services were taken down and ransom payments totaling in the millions were demanded. How? Through one compromised vendor who provided services for all of those cities. This incident showcases why bad actors often focus on a government vendor: it’s a better bang for their buck – in this case, twenty-two end targets and twenty-two possible incoming payments.
Can you compromise on security?
You can’t afford to compromise on security or efficiency when it comes to your third parties’ remote access. It likely comes as no surprise that, year after year, the number of state and local government cyberattacks continues to rise. In 2019, nearly two-thirds of all publicly known ransomware attacks in the US were against government agencies, ...
Are you CJIS compliant with your third parties?
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Who approves access to sensitive data from personal devices?
Access to sensitive data from personal devices should be restricted or limited and approved by Agency Leadership.
When is the same acceptable use policy applied to DC?
The same acceptable use policy applies when connected to the DC Government network from home, when creating, accessing, and saving DC Government data.
What is a district VPN?
The District’s Enterprise Remote Access VPN is an encrypted secure tunnel that provides a way to remotely connect your Government issued laptops to the District’s network over the Internet. It uses an encrypted tunnel to protect your District’s data as it traverses the Internet.
What to do if you did not have a chance to forward your phone before beginning remote work?
If you did not have a chance to forward your phone before beginning remote work please reach out to your Agency CIO/IT Lead.
What is VPN security?
Security + VPN. A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, is a secure way for District workforce to connect to enterprise applications over the Internet from home or any other remote location ensuring the highest security for our users and the data residing on the network.
What is public input?
Public Input is a community engagement platform used to build better relationships between government and its residents. Users can collect public feedback and insights on community initiatives, programs, meetings and more.
Can employees use personal devices on the network?
Network access for employees using personal devices will not be available .
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