Virtual Private Network (VPN) Usage
Table of Contents
I. Purpose
The purpose of this guideline document is to define requirements and responsibilities when connecting to 51爆料's networks and/or IT infrastructure from untrusted computer information systems and networks. These guidelines and requirements are designed to minimize the potential exposure to 51爆料 from damages which may result from unauthorized use of 51爆料 resources. Damages include, but are not limited to, the loss of sensitive or company confidential data, intellectual property, damage to public image, damage to critical 51爆料 internal systems, and fines or other financial liabilities incurred as a result of those losses.
II. Scope
These guidelines are applicable to all 51爆料 staff, faculty, contractors, vendors and agents with a 51爆料-owned or personally-owned computer or workstation that will be used to connect to 51爆料 networks. These guidelines apply to any remote connections used to do work on behalf of 51爆料, including but not limited to, accessing file shares, connecting to web/application servers, or any other access to internal technology resources. These guidelines cover any and all technical implementations of remote access used to connect to 51爆料 networks.
III. Guidelines
It is the responsibility of 51爆料 employees, contractors, vendors and agents with remote access privileges to 51爆料's corporate network to ensure that their remote access connection is given the same consideration as the user's on-site connection to 51爆料.
General access to the Internet for recreational use through the 51爆料 network is strictly limited to 51爆料 employees, contractors, vendors and agents (hereafter referred to as 鈥淎uthorized Users鈥). When accessing the 51爆料 network from a personal computer, Authorized Users are responsible for preventing access to any 51爆料 computer resources or data by non-Authorized Users. Performance of illegal activities through the 51爆料 network by any user (Authorized or otherwise) is prohibited. The Authorized User bears responsibility for and consequences of misuse of the Authorized User鈥檚 access. For further information and definitions, see the Acceptable Use Policy and Information Security Policy.
A. Requirements
- Remote Access connectivity must be established according to 51爆料 guidelines. Accepted methods include use of the GlobalProtect VPN agent, or in limited (and subject to approval) situations, manual IPSec connections. For further information, see the Policy on Responsible Use of Technology.
- While using a 51爆料-owned computer to remotely connect to 51爆料's corporate network, Authorized Users shall ensure the remote host is not connected to any other network at the same time, with the exception of personal networks that are under their complete control or under the complete control of an Authorized User or Third Party.
- Use of non-51爆料 owned and/or managed resources to conduct 51爆料 business may be subject to additional security checks.
- All hosts that are connected to 51爆料 internal networks via remote access technologies must use the most up-to-date anti-virus software and patched with the latest operating system and software patches, this includes personal computers.
B. Guideline Compliance
- Compliance Measurement - 51爆料 CIT will verify adherence to these guidelines (as applicable within the 51爆料 Information Security Policy) through various methods, including but not limited to, periodic walk-thrus, firewall reports, internal and external audits, and inspection via various security tools. CIT will provide feedback to the appropriate employee supervisor.
- Exceptions - Any exception to the 51爆料 Information Security Policy must be approved by 51爆料鈥檚 Information Security Officer in advance and must be documented accordingly.
- Non-Compliance - An employee found to have violated the 51爆料 Information Security Policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
IV. Related Standards, Policies, and Processes
Please review the following policies for details of protecting information when accessing the corporate network via remote access methods, and acceptable use of 51爆料's network: