
University IT (UIT) recommends that you do not enable your VPN connection unless the server or application that you are trying to access requires a VPN connection. While VPN does encrypt your data in transit, nearly all of the web-based applications you access already default to secure https communication, and are therefore already encrypted.Įxamples of commonly used Stanford services which do not require VPN: Many commonly used Stanford applications and services are available directly from the Internet without the use of VPN. Learn more Do I need VPN to access Stanford systems remotely? Select your operating system to see the VPN configuration instructions for your device: If the extension is not approved with in 30 minutes the software will not function correctly. The approval field is only present in the Security & Privacy preferences pane for 30 minutes after the alert. If you choose to upgrade, you'll see a System Extension Blocked alert directing you to go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy to allow the extension. * Note for Mac High Sierra (10.13): When you log in to the Cisco An圜onnect VPN, you may be prompted to upgrade to a new version of software.

