Global Research Information Technology (GRIT) supports the Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine by demonstrating technological leadership and by providing a secure, cost-efficient, stable computing environment.
A VPN, or virtual private network, connection builds a secure, digital tunnel around your internet traffic via encryption encapsulation ensuring no one can eavesdrop and view your internet communications.
Tulane faculty, staff, and students are vulnerable to information theft, data loss, and identity impersonation which can be used for profit and exploitation if steps are not taken to secure devices and accounts. Focusing on best security practices will help reduce these threats.