Answer
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is used to provide secure, encrypted communication between a network and a remote host or other remote networks over the public Internet. VPN's allow the establishment of an encrypted “tunnel” that protects the flow of network traffic from eavesdroppers.
Do I need a VPN?
If you connect to systems or services only available internally to the Creighton network, then yes. The VPN ensures that confidentiality and integrity of information as it travels over the public Internet because VPN provides:
- User Authentication and Authorization for network access
- Encrypted transmission of data
- Verification of unadulterated data transmission
What is the GlobalProtect VPN Client?
GlobalProtect is the name of Creighton’s VPN access method. When you go to launch the VPN, you will need to launch the GlobalProtect program.
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