A Virtual Private Network (VPN) creates a secure, encrypted connection between a remote Windows or Mac computer device and the Seattle University internal network. It allows access to specific secure internal systems or data that is not accessible directly from the Internet. If you use shared drives (i.e. T and P Drives), Colleague, RDP to your desktop computer on campus, access servers on campus, access InformSU SSRS reports, or use the EMS desktop application, you will need to download and use the VPN. The Virtual Private Network is available for all Seattle University faculty and staffSome examples when a VPN is required include remote access to
a shared drive, such as T: or P:
Colleague
your campus computer via Remote Desktop
campus servers
InformSU SSRS reports
EMS room scheduling service
Seattle University uses the GlobalProtect vpn client. It is available for any Seattle University faculty or staff member. It is available to students when required by a specific class. Access for vendors is granted on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the Service Desk at servicedesk@seattleu.edu to request access.SeattleU facultyGlobalProtect can be installed on both ITS-managed computers as well as personal computing devices. Faculty, staff, and students must be enrolled in Microsoft multifactor authentication (MFA) to use GlobalProtect. You will be required to re-authenticate via MFA every 12 hours when using the VPN.
Accessing the VPN
The VPN software, the GlobalProtect client, is supported on Windows 7 or later and Apple Mac OS 10.10 or later. It is not currently supported on mobile devices. It is very important to follow the step-by-step instructions in the Software Setup Guide when installing the VPN software on your computer. Click the link below to go to the Downloads page for the Software Setup Guide.
GlobalProtect can be used on current operating system versions of
Windows computers*, including ARM and UWP
Apple MacOS computers*
Apple iPad and iPhones
Android devices
certain Linux operating systems
See the GlobalProtect Setup Guide for your operating system under Related Articles below to confirm compatibility of your operating system and the SeattleU GlobalProtect version. Devices running an unsupported operating system, identified as no longer supported by the software manufacturer, cannot use GlobalProtect.
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