The George Washington University’s virtual private network (VPN) allows remote access to many university systems and resources whether you're located on campus or miles away. It does this by creating a "virtual" encrypted channel from your remote location back to GW's network.
Here are the benefits installing GW’s VPN:
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Offers a seamless connection through an encrypted tunnel. The VPN service allows you to access campus resources seamlessly, but with an additional layer of protection.
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Protects your data. Passwords alone aren’t good enough anymore when it comes to protecting your personal information, and our systems and networks. Two-step authentication and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) helps protect your information with more than a password.
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Provides an additional layer of security and privacy when traveling. It's hard to know whether a Wi-Fi network is trustworthy, so make sure you always use a VPN when connecting mobile devices or laptops in hotels, airports, or coffee shops.
