Connecting to the VPN
- Alyssa Hill
Virtual Private Network (VPN), Why do I need to connect to the VPN?
VPN connection is required to access OpenSpecimen.
Researchers need a safe place to compute and work with restricted data
Restricted data can be stolen from insecure places – insecure systems, laptops/phones and tablets/removable drives
PHI security breaches are serious. e.g., fines, potential lawsuits, loss of reputation/credibility/funding
Required by law in order to comply with regulations such as HIPAA.
Protected Environment Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
INITIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Your device must be connected to either the UofU Network or VPN into the UofU Network to ensure safety when working with protected data.
Use GlobalProtect VPN to connect to the UofU Network from off-campus locations. There are a few steps for the initial setup, however once initial configuration is complete you will simply click ‘connect’ to access the VPN moving forward.
INSTRUCTIONS: University of Utah VPN service
Download GlobalProtect VPN to your device following the above instruction link
Ensure you’ve setup your UofU Duo account for two-factor authentication, instructions, here
Once GlobalProtect is installed:
Access GlobalProtect on your device
Click 3-lined action bar
Select ‘settings’
Click small (+) plus icon at the bottom of the pop-up window to add & save VPN address ‘vpn.utah.edu’
Click connect
Login to U of U pop-up page using your unid & campus wide password
Confirm Duo authentication
**If you do not have Duo setup, this must be setup to proceed with VPN access. Visit the Duo management portal to register device: 2FA Portal
GlobalProtect confirms you are ‘Connected’ to the VPN