Remote-access Guide

wmu remote access

by Kris Nicolas Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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How do you use a remote lab?

WindowsClick here to visit our Remote Lab Dashboard.Find a computer in the lab you would like to connect to. ... Open the Remote Desktop Connection application on your computer. ... Click Show Options, then click the Display tab.Select Use all my monitors for the remote session.Click Connect.More items...•

Is Western Michigan Virtual?

Anytime. Whether you want to try an online course, or complete an entire degree in a distance format, online education at WMU has the answer. We aim to provide high academic quality courses in a convenient and flexible format.

What is experience WMU?

About WMU Signature A Signature Experiences is tangible experience students initiate where they apply what they have learned in and out of the classroom to real-world problems. Each student's Signature Experience is unique to them and related to their purpose, denoted by their chosen pathway.

What is my WMU email address?

Your Email Address The student format and the format used for faculty and staff who have the same first and last names as other faculty and staff is first.middleinitial.lastname@wmich.edu This is your official WMU email address and all official WMU communications will be sent to you at this address.

How many student organizations does Western Michigan University have?

There are nearly 400 registered student organizations at WMU representing a dynamic and diverse student body.

How do I get my WMU email on my Iphone?

Download the Outlook for iOS app from the Apple Store if you haven't installed it yet.Open the app, and then enter your WMU email address (ie. buster.bronco@wmich.edu) and tap Add Account.You will be redirected to the WMU Login. Enter your Bronco NetID and password, and then select Log in.Your account is now added.

What does WMU stand for?

Woman's Missionary Union (WMU) is an auxiliary of the Southern Baptist Convention that was founded in 1888.

What GPA is needed for Western Michigan University?

With a GPA of 3.37, Western Michigan University accepts below-average students. It's OK to be a B-average student, with some A's mixed in. If you took some AP or IB classes, this will help boost your weighted GPA and show your ability to take college classes.

What is VPN in WMU?

It provides a secure encrypted connection, or tunnel, over the Internet between an individual computer/device and a private network such as WMUnet. Use of a VPN allows members of the WMU community to securely access WMU network resources from off campus as if they were on campus.

What is remote access in Michigan?

For the purpose of this document, remote access is defined as any faculty, staff, student, consultant, vendor, or any third party affiliate connecting to a Western Michigan University network using a non-University controlled network, device, or service. A VPN is a secured private network connection built on top of a public network.

What are the requirements for remote work?

Additional requirements exist for remote work: 1 The machine/device can be trusted. This means that the machine/device must be built and maintained in a manner that creates confidence in the security of the machine. Home machines used for remote work should use caution when used with applications prone to malware infections, such as peer-to-peer, gaming, and free (untrusted) software downloads. The use of Web kiosks and other un-trusted machines for accessing any form of University confidential/restricted data or for entering a BroncoNetID and password, or other University related credentials is an extremely dangerous practice and is a violation of this standard. Use of mobile devices to access email and other campus resources remotely should also be used with caution. Many of the same risks found with PC’s apply to these devices. 2 The user is approved by the unit/department to work remotely. 3 All reasonable efforts are made to protect University data, keeping it in-house, on secured servers and devices wherever possible. 4 Users who connect remotely to University systems that contain confidential/restricted data are required by University policy to use the campus VPN to maintain security of University data.

Can you use VPN on WMU?

WMU employees and authorized third parties using the VPN must ensure that unauthorized users are not allowed access to internal University networks and associated information/data. All individuals and machines connecting remotely are subject to the University's acceptable use policy. All individuals connecting remotely shall only connect to ...

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Purpose

Definition

  • For the purpose of this document, remote accessis defined as any faculty, staff, student, consultant, vendor, or any third party affiliate connecting to a Western Michigan University network using a non-University controlled network, device, or service. A VPN is a secured private network connection built on top of a public network. It provides a secure encrypted connection, …
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Summary and Scope

  • This policy provides the security requirements for all Western Michigan University employees who are manipulating/accessing University data classified as confidential/restricted from remote locations. This policy does not apply to authorized and authenticated access to email, GoWMU, E-learning, and/or any University publicly accessible websites.
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Requirements and Practices For All Remote Users

  1. WMU employees and authorized third parties using the VPN must ensure that unauthorized users are not allowed access to internal University networks and associated information/data.
  2. All individuals and machines connecting remotely are subject to the University's acceptable use policy.
  3. All individuals connecting remotely shall only connect to or have access to machines and res…
  1. WMU employees and authorized third parties using the VPN must ensure that unauthorized users are not allowed access to internal University networks and associated information/data.
  2. All individuals and machines connecting remotely are subject to the University's acceptable use policy.
  3. All individuals connecting remotely shall only connect to or have access to machines and resources they have permission and rights to use.
  4. All devices connecting remotely shall have current anti-virus software and all operating system and application updates and patches. Firewalls should be enabled if possible.

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