(30159) GlobalProtect Mandatory Upgrade

Scheduled Maintenance Report for Northwestern Information Technology

Completed

The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

Posted Apr 30, 2024 - 08:30 CDT

In progress

Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.

Posted Apr 30, 2024 - 07:30 CDT

Scheduled

Northwestern IT is upgrading GlobalProtect, the University’s Virtual Private Network (VPN). Beginning on April 30, at 7:30 a.m. GlobalProtect will require all users to download and install the new client the next time they initiate a VPN connection.  The upgrade addresses security vulnerabilities and aligns the University with the vendor’s upgrade window recommendations. The GlobalProtect application will include an updated interface to improve user experience.  

For more information, please visit the website https://www.it.northwestern.edu/about/news-events/2024/globalprotect-upgrade.html

Posted Apr 15, 2024 - 18:56 CDT

This scheduled maintenance affected: Infrastructure (Remote Access -Virtual Private Network (VPN) (Network Connectivity)).