The SPC remote access system provides secure access to SPC applications and data using Secure Socket Layers (SSL), the method used by the majority of commerce sites on the World Wide Web. The SSL security protocol protects the security and confidentiality of data as it is passes over the internet through the many way points between remote computers and SPC. The connection requirements are detailed in the links below along with a process outline for initiating, authorizing and enabling remote access service. All remote access users must be authorized on the system using the process outlined below.
VPN Request Process Outline
1) Remote Access Requestor
a) Reads and acknowledges the Remote Access Policy
b) Completes the Remote Access Request Form
b1) Faculty & Staff (those with employee ID numbers): Click this link to access the Remote Access Form or,
b2) Consultants, contractors or other parties (anyone not assigned an employee ID number): Click this link to access the Remote Access Form
c) Forwards the Form to the department supervisor
2) Department Supervisor
a) Verifies purpose and need
b) Approves user access request
c) Reads and acknowledges RAS policy
d) Forwards to Coordinator Systems Administration (Avinash Deshpande)
3) Coordinator Systems Administration (Avinash Deshpande)
a) Evaluates request
b) Authorizes or denies request
c) Forwards authorized request forms to VPN Administrator
4) VPN Administrator
a) Enables user account
b) Creates resource instance
c) Assigns authorized resources
d) Sends user access confirmation and connection information
e) Files Request Form |
Connection Requirements & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Remote Access Policy
General Security Policy
