SSL (secure socket layer protocol), currently using TLS 1.2 or greater encryption, is used to secure transmissions between servers and clients. Example: Visiting a https address from Google Chrome or Safari.SSL / TLS certificates allow clients to verify a server's authenticity against known Certificate Authorities before establishing an encrypted connection. This helps determine if the server is who they say they are.

• Affiliate
• Faculty
• Non-UCSF
• Staff
• Technical Partner
• Security

UCSF's wireless service provides an alternative to traditional wired connectivity.Supporting most wireless devices using 802.11a/b/g/n, it is the recommended method of network access at most locations, and it is widely available in clinical, research and administrative buildings.Guest access is also provided for visitors and non-UCSF business communications. 

• Technical Partner
• Network & Wireless

Information Technology's electronic mailing lists (listservs) for the UCSF community to support and promote the mission of the University: teaching, research, patient care, and community service.Listserv owners must be UCSF faculty, staff, or learners. Learners need to have a faculty or staff sponsor to request a listserv.PHI or other protected data is not allowed on the listservs. Targeted information to get started with the UCSF listserv:

• Affiliate
• Faculty
• Researcher
• Staff
• Student
• Technical Partner
• Email & Collaboration

EZproxy is available to enable you to access library resources from off-campus using your MyAccess login. To learn more, see https://www.library.ucsf.edu/services/remote.

• Affiliate
• Faculty
• Staff
• Student
• Web Services

Everyone with a USCF email address has access to Smartsheet via Myaccess.ucsf.edu. However, a separate license will need to be purchased to create sheets and own sheets or to access premium features.Smartsheet is a UCSF-supported, cloud-based collaborative project and task management tool that is accessible via MyAccess.No restricted data (e.g., PCI, PHI, PII, FERPA) should be stored in Smartsheet.

• Faculty
• Staff
• Student
• Business Applications