Overview
Firewall Services provide automated security tools used to filter out known malicious network traffic and protect server and end user networks. Malicious network activity is designed to exploit vulnerabilities in devices connected to Penn’s network, allowing others to gain unauthorized access to, and control of, network devices and the information they hold.
Offerings
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Departmental Firewall Support & Consulting - available to schools and centers to protect PennNet-connected desktops, laptops, and printers in a particular building or buildings
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ISC Data Center Firewalls & VPN Services - available to schools and centers that are clients of ISC's Data Center Hosting service
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Secure Remote Access - a VPN service to securely connect users working remotely to Penn's networks
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University Border Firewall - available automatically to all faculty staff, and students on Penn's networks
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University Client VPN - provides encrypted and authenticated access to the PennNet network using Two-Step Verification to create an encrypted connection to Penn with two purposes in mind: 1) allowing access to Penn services whose access is restricted to on-campus IP addresses, and 2) creating a trusted wireless connection from a hotel, café hot spot, or other location where Internet service might be suspect.
Benefits
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Our service offerings quickly, consistently, and broadly defend against attacks that could result in the destruction, alteration, and disclosure of confidential University data
Who Can Benefit from This Service
All University affiliates and guests