Policy is not configuration. Yes, in general specifics aren't usually
talked about but the policy of what in general is being protected is
reasonable to talk about.
--STeve Andre'
On 12/20/16 11:38, Shillinger, Ashley wrote:
> I think you may want to direct this question to the security team privately ([log in to unmask]). I’m certain it’s not a good practice to outline one’s firewall configurations on a forum.
>
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> Ashley Shillinger
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> On 12/19/16, 8:50 PM, "STeve Andre'" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> Does anyone know what this entails?
>
> What is being upgraded, and is this saying that SSH is effected?
>
> Thanks...
>
> --STeve Andre'
>
>
> -------- Forwarded Message --------
> Subject: Perimeter Security Update Occurring Tomorrow, December 20
> Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2016 23:03:49 +0000
> From: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
>
>
>
> MSU IT will be performing upgrades to increase perimeter security for
> the MSU network tomorrow, December 20, at 6:00 a.m.
>
> *What does this mean for me?*
>
> Users requiring off-campus access to services affected by the upgrade
> will need to connect to the MSU network via our virtual private network
> (MSU VPN).
>
> Please note, most web-based services (e.g., websites, email) will not be
> impacted by this change.
>
> *What do I need to do?*
>
> Use the MSU VPN to access the MSU network from off campus beginning
> December 20 and advise others to do the same.
>
> If these updates cause business disruptions, please submit a firewall
> request at http://go.msu.edu/uss-firewall detailing the service, how the
> service is used, the IP addresses affected, and the ports required for
> access.
>
> In the coming months, MSU VPN will be adding two-factor authentication
> to the MSU VPN login process.
>
> *Additional information*
>
> MSU VPN: https://vpn.msu.edu
>
> MSU VPN Instructions:http://go.msu.edu/it-400645
> <https://go.msu.edu/it-400645>
>
> Two-Factor Authentication: https://secureit.msu.edu/two-factor/index.html
>
> If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the MSU IT Service
> Desk at (517) 432-6200 or [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Rob McCurdy
>
> Interim Chief Information Officer
>
> Michigan State University
>
> Seth Edgar
>
> Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
>
> Michigan State University
>
>
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