(66359) GlobalProtect VPN Self-Upgrade

Scheduled Maintenance Report for Northwestern Information Technology

Completed

The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

Posted Oct 27, 2026 - 13:10 CDT

In progress

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

Posted Oct 27, 2026 - 12:10 CDT

Scheduled

Northwestern IT is upgrading GlobalProtect, the University’s Virtual Private Network (VPN) client. Users can begin self-upgrading on Tuesday, October 27, at 7:30 a.m. The upgrade adds support for macOS Golden Gate, addresses security vulnerabilities, and keeps the University aligned with the vendor’s recommended software release.

Posted Oct 27, 2026 - 12:07 CDT

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