/it/taxonomy/term/418/all en /it/article/cybersecurity-information-security-articles/vpn-and-2fa <p>VPN (Virtual Private Network) and 2FA (two-factor authentication) have become buzz words lately, because they are required for maintaining the security of Æ»¹ûÒùÔº sensitive systems and data when accessing them from outside the Æ»¹ûÒùÔº network.</p> <p>When we were all working, studying and teaching on campus, these tools were not as often required and went unnoticed. But now that most of us are working from home and accessing Æ»¹ûÒùÔº systems remotely, it is important that we understand when and why we need them. Let’s break it down…</p> Wed, 28 Oct 2020 20:33:28 +0000 gabrielle.krim@mcgill.ca 44134 at /it /it/channels/news/vpn-downtime-alert-monday-april-29-between-500am-600am-357045 <p>VPN Downtime Alert: There will be a temporary interruption in VPN service on <strong>Monday, April 29, between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m</strong>. VPN access will not be available during this period. </p> <p>We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.</p> Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:03:22 +0000 jessica.jones2@mcgill.ca 45950 at /it /it/channels/news/vpn-update-cisco-anyconnect-has-been-replaced-cisco-secure-client-351433 <p>The way we currently access Æ»¹ûÒùԺ’s VPN (via Cisco AnyConnect) has been replaced by <strong>Cisco Secure Client</strong>. Cisco Secure Client is an upgraded version of Cisco AnyConnect and offers enhanced features, security and performance. </p> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 20:35:10 +0000 jessica.jones2@mcgill.ca 45639 at /it