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Changes to Online Passport and Multi-factor Authentication Coming February 29
Northwestern Information Technology (IT) is upgrading the University's Web Single Sign-On (WebSSO) system, Online Passport, in a phased approach, beginning with services and systems like myHR, NUFinancials, CAESAR, Webex, Canvas, Box, GlobalProtect VPN, and more on February 29.
As part of the upgrade, users will notice an updated “look and feel” to both the Online Passport and Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) login page experiences.
Additionally, because the WebSSO upgrade is taking place in phases and on a rolling basis through July, there is a five-month window of time where users will encounter both the current and upgraded versions of Online Passport and MFA, depending on the application they are accessing. See the New Look
Northwestern Moves to New VPN Service on April 1
In October, Northwestern IT announced transition plans to a new virtual private network (VPN) service, Palo Alto Networks's GlobalProtect. The initiative replaces three existing VPN clients—Pulse Secure SSL VPN, Cisco AnyConnect, and the built-in native VPN services—with a single, centrally supported service, effective April 1. >
Since October, Northwestern IT partnered with local IT support in schools and departments to assist in notifying students, faculty, and staff about the availability of the new VPN service and to encourage its use when connecting to the internet from off-campus. Please note that this change does not apply to the Feinberg F5 BigIP VPN client or built-in client at this time.
Northwestern IT is encouraging students, faculty, and staff to begin using GlobalProtect now, and become familiar with it before the three existing VPN services are retired and no longer available. Read More
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Students
As a student you have access to a multitude of tools for managing your information like grades and tuition, plus resources you can use for academics, research, and more.
Faculty and Staff
Northwestern IT offers essential services and tools needed for teaching, research, and administration including Canvas, Box, SharePoint, conferencing, telephone services, and lecture capture.
Researchers
As a member of the Northwestern community, you have access to a multitude of technology tools to collaborate with colleagues, conduct research, teach, and manage your daily life at Northwestern.
IT Community
Northwestern IT professionals can find work-related tools and resources, join or create communities of practice and interest, collaborate with colleagues, and get helpful information.