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What is a Virtual Private Network (VPN) and why does MSU use one?
Answer
A VPN is a way to establish a secure connection between devices across an otherwise unsecured network.
Michigan State University (MSU) faculty, staff, students, and affiliates may need to connect to servers or tools hosted on the MSU campus network when they are not physically on campus. Secure connections are vital to protect important data. MSU's F5 Campus VPN service provides a secure connection to the MSU campus network from any location around the world.
The F5 Campus VPN is not a proxy service and does not provide secure access to servers that are not on the MSU campus network.
Additional Info
The following articles contain relevant information about the VPN at MSU:
- How Do I Get Access to the VPN at MSU? (link)
- What Do I Need Before I Can Connect to the VPN at MSU? (link)
- How Do I Connect to the VPN at MSU? (link)
- What if I Have a Problem Using the VPN at MSU? (link)