On July 27, a new firewall will be installed as part of an ongoing
series of improvements to make Bucknell's IT infrastructure more secure.
Currently, users are able to directly connect to many Bucknell
computers, which creates a vulnerable environment for the University. To
protect our systems, we are installing a new firewall to solve this
problem. Most users will not notice any changes. All web-based services
such as MyBucknell, Zimbra, and Blackboard will not be affected by this
change. However, if you directly access a desktop machine on campus
through applications such as Remote Desktop or SSH, you will need to
first log in via the virtual private network (VPN).
These changes will go into effect on Monday, July 28.
We appreciate your cooperation as we move forward to secure the campus
community's IT infrastructure. Feel free to contact the tech desk if you
have questions or need assistance.
Information about the Bucknell VPN can be found here:
http://www.bucknell.edu/x10292.xml
