#  VPN (Virtual Private Network) 

 



#  VPN (Virtual Private Network) 

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##  Overview 

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) enabled by Cisco AnyConnect creates a secure connection to the Harvard network for access to sensitive University tools and resources. Many University services require a VPN connection whenever they are accessed from outside the Harvard network.



 

 ### Eligibility

**Faculty, staff, researchers,** and **students** in Central Administration, FAS, College, DCE\*, GSAS, SEAS, GSD, GSE, HBS, HKS, HDS, HLS, HMS (Quad), HSDM (Quad), Radcliffe, SPH

*Approval of authorized requestor for access to specific tunnels*

*All active Harvard affiliates have access to the general VPN tunnel automatically*

\*Extension admitted degree and premedical programs only



 

 ### Data classification level

Approved for up to [Level 5 confidential data](https://privsec.harvard.edu/data-classification-table)



 

 ### Quick links

- [Browse help articles](https://harvard.service-now.com/ithelp?id=kb_article&sys_id=f90a73f6dba21c5c60c0d9fcd39619ea)
- [Why use VPN](https://privsec.harvard.edu/infographic-why-use-vpn)