Summary
Conditional Access is rolling out across the UWindsor campus for faculty and staff starting in November 2023. Conditional Access verifies users and their devices employing a set of automated security policies to protect the University network and data. The article covers the current security elements required for a device to stay compliant serving as a platform for relevant KBAs.
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Conditional Access is rolling out across the UWindsor campus for faculty and staff. Conditional Access verifies users and their devices employing a set of automated security policies to protect University network and data.
Conditional Access works similar to if-then statement. If a University employee wants to access University data, then their device must meet the specified security requirements to gain access.
Find knowledge-base articles (KBA) below to help ensure the security requirements for your device are met.
Current Security Requirements
1) Device Administration (Intune)
The Intune system manages devices administration. Find steps on how to enrol your specific device depending on the operating system and device ownership. BYOD refers to Bring-your-own-device, that is personal devices used to access University data and apps.
DESKTOP OR LAPTOP DEVICES
Available For Campus Technicians and IT Services Staff Only
MOBILE DEVICES
Find the steps to keep your device compliant, including:
- Ensuring it is running the latest operating system (OS)
- The firewall is enabled
- It has been used at least once in the last 30 days to check-in
- Ensuring it is running the current Windows Defender
DESKTOP OR LAPTOP DEVICES
3) Additional Endpoint Protection
DESKTOP OR LAPTOP DEVICES
- University Device – When enrolling your University device into device administration, the additional endpoint protection, Cortex XDR, is installed automatically.
- BYOD – Cortex XDR is unavailable; additional end-point protection is optional and at the user's discretion.
- University Device –Windows Defender should be installed
- BYOD – Additional end-point protection is optional and at the user’s discretion.
4) VPN
The VPN is another component of conditional access. Find out how to install or update from an older version.
DESKTOP OR LAPTOP DEVICES