VPN (Virtual Private Network)

VPN (Virtual Private Network)

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Overview

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) enabled by Cisco AnyConnect creates a secure connection to the Harvard network for access to sensitive University tools and resources. Many University services require a VPN connection whenever they are accessed from outside the Harvard network.

Eligibility

Faculty, staff, researchers, and students in Central Administration, FAS, College, DCE*, GSAS, SEAS, GSD, GSE, HBS, HKS, HDS, HLS, HMS (Quad), HSDM (Quad), Radcliffe, SPH

Approval of authorized requestor for access to specific tunnels

All active Harvard affiliates have access to the general VPN tunnel automatically

*Extension admitted degree and premedical programs only