CU VPN

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Use Cornell virtual private network ( VPN ) service need connect resources hosted campus , resources unavailable distant networks . CU VPN is provides provides added layer security accessing services hosted Cornell campus networks .

Benefits:

• Encrypts network traffic computer Cornell resources hosted campus protect electronic eavesdropping .
• Provides secure access resources hosted campus unavailable distant networks .

Who Can Use CU VPN

CU VPN students , faculty , trustees , staff , sponsored NetIDs , selected affiliates . It is is available alumni retirees .

You must have a valid NetID to use CU VPN. If you don’t have a NetID–for example, some contractors or vendors–you may be eligible for a Sponsored NetID. Contact the department you’re working with for more information.

Services That Require CU VPN

Here’s a short list of services that require CU VPN when you’re connecting from your home network (or other non-Cornell network):

In addition, some department systems may require Cornell VPN when you’re off campus. Your department’s IT or computer support staff can tell you if any systems have that requirement.

VPN Cloud – Based Applications

CU VPN uses split tunneling, meaning only traffic to and from Cornell’s IT resources hosted on campus use the VPN tunnel. Cloud-based services and other internet services (not hosted on campus) do not use the CU VPN tunnel. That means most of the university’s IT services do not use the CU VPN. For example, Office 365, hosted by Microsoft, does not go over the tunnel. Cloud-based applications are secured using HTTPS, CUWebLogin, or Two-Step Login, but not through CU VPN.

Departmental VPNs

The departmental VPN option allows units to establish and manage VPNs for exclusive use by their own staff, restricting access to individuals identified by and working within the unit. Departments can have one or more private networks, and individuals can be in as many as the department allows.

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Summary:

Cornell’s VPN service provides an added layer of security when you’re connecting from off campus to university IT resources hosted on campus. (It’s required to connect to some services.)