Re: Remote Access to Staff Desktops

["James R. Pardonek" <pardonjr () CALUMET PURDUE EDU>]

We use a checkpoint Connectra SSL VPN to allow both faculty and staff access to their desktops. It has a NAC type 
feature that does a confidence check for patching, AV, firewall, etc. We keep records of who has access and logs of 
when they connect. Most faculty want the access so they can record grades. We do not allow access to our banner system 
using any other method. 




James Pardonek CISSP 
Senior Network Admistrator 
Purdue University Calumet 


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Subject: Re: [SECURITY] Remote Access to Staff Desktops 


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



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Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 11:30 PM
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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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