Re: Remote Access to Staff Desktops

["Hammond, Stanley" <shammond () CAPECOD EDU>]

We are using an Sonicwall E-class (Aventail) SSL VPN for RDP connections
to user desktops.  Those who need SSL VPN access are limited and must
justify why they need access to their desktop remotely to senior
management for approval.  We use two factor authentication for access
through the VPN.  Periodically we review who has been accessing the SSL
VPN and who has not and will remove users (with approval) who have not
used the SSL VPN within a certain period of time.

 

Stanley M. Hammond
Information Security Specialist
Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA



From: The EDUCAUSE Security Constituent Group Listserv
[mailto:SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU] On Behalf Of Tim Lane
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 11:30 PM
To: SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU
Subject: [SECURITY] Remote Access to Staff Desktops

 

Hi All,

 

We are receiving an increasing number of requests from staff to remotely
access their desktops, for a variety of reasons.

 

I would be interested in hearing if any other Universities allow this,
and if so how you are providing secure access, or if you have any
thoughts/comments on the matter.

 

Thanks,

 

Tim

 

Tim Lane

Information Security Program Manager

IT&TS

Southern Cross University 

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