UCSF IT Technology

BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access allows users to remotely connect into their system, which has been approved for UCSF.  Users will be able to use a Web Access Console or Full Access Console (Windows, Mac and Linux*) to remotely access their Windows, Mac and Linux* systems. BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access has additional security controls in place compared to other protects such a PCAnywhere, RemotePC, Teamviewer, Google Remote Desktop, etc.

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CipherCloud makes UCSF Box and Office 365 safe for storing restricted data (e.g., PHI, PII, PCI, FERPA). This page provides a CipherCloud overview and FAQ.

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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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Install BigFix Endpoint Manager – UCSF IT does the rest! BigFix is required for all computers conducting UCSF business, whether a machine is UCSF-owned or your personal computer. This is because, when it comes to securing UCSF IT resources, we can't fix what we can't see.

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At UCSF, we are dedicated to providing you with the best customer experience and supporting your computer so you can focus on your business. In order to best protect UCSF data and resources, IT Field Services (ITFS) manages desktops and laptops with BigFix Endpoint Management.ITFS uses asset data to manage your computer by providing patching and ensuring your systems have the appropriate security.  

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The UCSFguest wireless network is available wherever the protected UCSFwpa network can be found. This enables people without UCSF network accounts to access basic Campus, Medical Center and internet resources.The UCSFguest wireless network may be used by anyone visiting UCSF (including patients and patient families) who is related to UCSF business or services.

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