Security & Privacy

Data Network Connections (Wireless, Ethernet, DSL)

Iowa State University provides multiple options to connect to the data network for students, faculty, and staff. This includes wireless, Ethernet, and DSL connections.

Dedicated Private Circuits (BOREAS-Net/Internet)

Researchers at Iowa State University can acquire private dedicated BOREAS-Net/Internet connections to their research partners located throughout the world.

File Storage

ITS offers file storage services for a variety of storage needs, including CyFiles, OrgFiles, ResearchFiles, software storage, AFS and WebScratch.

Passwords & Accounts

You have two primary login IDs, your Net-ID and your University ID, along with passwords, that you use to access online services at Iowa State University, including AccessPlus, ASW, and ADIN/ISUAS.

Security

ITS develops procedures to protect Iowa State University information and responds to security risks.

System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)

SCCM allows campus IT administrators to centrally deploy software applications, operating systems, updates, patches, and gather reporting information for departmental Windows-based workstations.

Virtual Applications (Thin Apps)

ITS offers application virtualization using the ThinApp product from VMware, which allows applications to be run from a local machine or network share without installing them on the operating system.

Virtual Desktops (Thin Clients, VDI)

VDI allows users to connect their desktop environment remotely with a "thin client” so that the software, hardware, and operating system are on a remote server maintained by an IT professional.

VDI Request

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

VPN enables you to log into the Iowa State network safely and securely, so that your computer becomes a virtual campus computer with access to campus network services.