Due to the sensitive nature of university systems and data, VPN access is tightly controlled to reduce cybersecurity risks such as unauthorized access, data breaches, and misuse of resources.
An approval process ensures:
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Justified Access: Only users with a legitimate business or academic need are granted access.
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Compliance: The university meets legal, regulatory, and policy requirements for data protection.
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Access Control: Limiting access to essential personnel helps reduce potential attack surfaces and exposure to threats.
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Security Oversight: IT Security can track and manage who is connecting to the internal network and for how long.
All VPN access requests must be formally submitted, reviewed and approved to ensure proper authorization and auditing. his request must be approved by the Director of whom the access will be granted.