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U of T Information Security
Information Security Handbook
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    Virtual private networks (VPN)
    Updated Jun 24

      Virtual private networks (VPN)

      Purpose

      VPN services allow for secure access to resources remotely via an encrypted "tunnel". Using the University's VPN service reduces the risk of your data (including administrative data, research data, and intellectual property) or internet traffic leaking and being intercepted by an unwanted third party while travelling between your device and an external resource.

      Audience

      faculty researchers Admin staff IT staff students

      On this page

      • 1 Initial considerations
        • 1.1 Divisional and departmental resources.
      • 2 What can I do?
        • 2.1 Install and setup a VPN client.
          • 2.1.1 Windows (managed)
          • 2.1.2 Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS (unmanaged)
        • 2.2 Connect to the relevant University VPN service whenever you wish to access University resources.
          • 2.2.1 UTORvpn
          • 2.2.2 AdminVPN

      Initial considerations

      VPN usage is restricted or banned in certain countries. Before travelling, be aware of any risks associated with VPN usage. https://handbook.security.utoronto.ca/wiki/spaces/ISH/pages/4948347

      Divisional and departmental resources.

      • Contact your local IT group for support accessing divisional or departmental communities and resources via VPN. Also, some divisions and departments may offer their own VPN services.

        • https://handbook.security.utoronto.ca/wiki/spaces/ISH/pages/4948958/Contact+us#Information-Technology-(IT)

      What can I do?

      Install and setup a VPN client.

      • To use the University’s VPN services, you will need to install U of T's secure VPN client.

      Windows (managed)

      • If you device is institutionally managed, please install through the “Company Portal” or contact your local IT group.

        • https://handbook.security.utoronto.ca/wiki/spaces/ISH/pages/4948958/Contact+us#Information-Technology-(IT)

      Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS (unmanaged)

      • Detailed description on how to install U of T’s secure VPN client can be found within the External IT Knowledge Base.

        • https://uthrprod.service-now.com/infocomm?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0012379

      Connect to the relevant University VPN service whenever you wish to access University resources.

      • Whenever you can't verify a network as secure (i.e.: public Wi-Fi), are off-campus, or are travelling abroad, it is best to access University and private resource through a VPN.

      UTORvpn

      • UTORvpn is the University’s general-purpose VPN service.

        • Detailed description on how to connect to UTORvpn can be found within the External IT Knowledge Base.

          • https://uthrprod.service-now.com/infocomm?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0011159

      AdminVPN

      • AdminVPN is a University VPN service for active staff and faculty members to Active to securely access select Enterprise Applications (i.e. AMS/SAP, ROSI) and Unit Services (i.e. Unit Intranet Sites and Unit File Services).

        • Detailed description on how to connect to AdminVPN can be found within the IT Service Centre.

          • https://uthrprod.service-now.com/sp?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0011161

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      Additional help

      General

      https://handbook.security.utoronto.ca/wiki/spaces/ISH/pages/4948958/Contact+us#Information-Security-(IS)

      https://handbook.security.utoronto.ca/wiki/spaces/ISH/pages/4948958/Contact+us#Information-Technology-(IT)

      Researchers

      https://security.utoronto.ca/services/research-information-security-program/

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