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All Windows 7 computers used for Stanford activities should be upgraded to Windows 10 by January 2020. Learn more about upgrading to Windows 10 by January 2020 . Because this website uses an older two-step authentication method, when you download the installer you might not see the updated version of the two-step authentication screens. Note for Mac High Sierra (10.13) users When you log in to the Cisco AnyConnect VPN, you may be prompted to upgrade to a new version of software. If you choose to upgrade, you'll see a System Extension Blocked alert directing you to go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy to allow the extension. The approval field is only present in the Security & Privacy preferences pane for 30 minutes after the alert. If the extension is not approved with in 30 minutes the software will not function correctly. Access to restricted library journals from off-campus Stanford University Libraries (SUL) updated the method by which authorized community members access restricted journals from off-campus. Rather than using Stanford's VPN (Virtual Private Network), SUL wants community members to use its EZProxy service: http://library.stanford.edu/using/connect-campus/ezproxy-alternative-campus-access Overview Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a remote access technology that creates a private encrypted connection over the Internet between a single host and Stanford's private network, SUNet. Stanford's VPN allows you to connect to Stanford's network as if you were on campus, making access to restricted services possible. There are two types of VPN available: Default Stanford (split-tunnel) allows access to anything at stanford.edu via the VPN connection but non-Stanford traffic flows normally on an unencrypted internet connection. Full Traffic (non-split-tunnel) encrypts all internet traffic from your computer but may inadvertently block you from using resources on your local network, such as a networked printer at home. This also allows access to library journals as if you were on campus. Features When using VPN, your off-campus computer is dynamically assigned a Stanford IP address to connect back to Stanford's network. A Stanford IP address allows you access to Stanford's computing resources and certain campus services (e.g., departmental file and print servers). Get started Select your operating system to see the VPN configuration instructions for your device: Windows Mac Linux iOS Android Learn more VPN Data Security Last modified November 21, 2019 Cisco AnyConnect for Windows Cisco AnyConnect for Mac At a glance ELIGIBILITY Faculty, staff, and students. Requirements An active SUNet ID. Windows 7 SP1 and later Mac OS X 10.9 and later iOS 10 or later Android OS 6.0 or later Data Security May be used to transmit Low, Moderate, and High Risk Data , as defined by the Information Security Office. See VPN Data Security for more information. Stanford VPN provides encryption from your computer to the Stanford VPN gateway. While Stanford VPN provides encryption between your computer and the Stanford network, be aware that other security measures, such as proper password use, operating system security patches, firewall settings, up-to-date virus scanners, and the like are still required to protect the data you are sending electronically. Please use caution and do not send your passwords or other confidential information as you would over a secure network. (Logging in to an HTTPS destination is OK.) If you are using a wireless network or are connecting from outside the Stanford network (for example, at a conference), it is recommended that you use Stanford VPN to connect to the Stanford network. (VPN use is for wired and wireless use.) If you are using a wired computer and are on the Stanford network, it is generally sufficient to use encrypted protocols such as SSH, HTTPS, and IMAPS instead of VPN. (Using VPN in this case would not measurably improve security.) -- Support Please submit a Help ticket . 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