I don't think anyone is expecting a complete outline of firewall but rather what services are being added to the blocked list. I'm 100% positive the last 2 changes like this included the services and ports affected.
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From: Shillinger, Ashley [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2016 11:39 AM
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Subject: Re: [MSUNAG] Questions about MSU Perimeter Security Update Occurring Tomorrow, December 20
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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Research Technology Support Facility
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Michigan State University
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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'
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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
