Virtual Private Network - GlobalProtect

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) creates a secure, encrypted connection between a remote 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. Some 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. GlobalProtect 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. 

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* to confirm compatibility of your operating system and our GlobalProtect application. Devices running an unsupported operating system, identified as no longer supported by the software manufacturer, cannot use GlobalProtect.

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