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Multi-Factor Authentication (Duo)

Phishing and brute force attacks are increasing exponentially, and so are the risks that your credentials may be stolen. Multi-factor authentication (also known as two factor authentication), or MFA, provides added security control to ensure that every login from every device is legitimate.

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Faculty
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Technical Partner
Access & Identity

Data Center Services

Provides a lower-cost, more energy-efficient and agile

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Faculty
Staff
Student
Volunteer
Hosting & Computing

VPN - Remote connection

GlobalProtect VPN allows users outside of the UCSF directly connected internal network to access restricted resources at UCSF (e.g., connecting to file shares, servers, desktops). The system provides a fully encrypted connection between the client device (laptop, smartphone, tablet, etc.) and the UCSF network providing access identical to systems connected via wired or wireless within UCSF facility.

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Network & Wireless

Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP)

Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) is provided free of charge to UCSF faculty, staff, learners and researchers. SEP is designed to (1) detect, remove and prevent the spread of viruses, spyware and other security risks and (2) provide Windows, Mac and Linux computers with anti-virus (AV) and anti-spyware protection. In addition, UCSF SEP clients automatically keep both the client software and security definitions (AV and IPS) updated for the most complete protection.

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Staff
Student
Security

Research Analysis Environment (RAE)

UCSF's Research Analysis Environment (RAE) is a secure data hosting and compute service for UCSF researchers and their internal or external collaborators.Formerly known as MyResearch, RAE provides compute, storage, and tools in a secure, compliant platform across both product tiers to meet the community's diverse research needs.

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Research Services