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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. > > _______________________________________________ > > Ashley Shillinger > Systems & Network Administrator > Research Technology Support Facility > & Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center > Michigan State University > Food Safety & Toxicology Building > 1129 Farm Lane 165C East Lansing, MI 48824 > T: 517-353-6794 > F: 517-355-6758 > E: [log in to unmask] > _______________________________________________ > > 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 > >