ITS Heightens Security Protection for Wireless Communications

Information Technology Services announces availability of the Wildcat Wireless VPN system − virtual private network technology that adds a layer of security protection to wireless communications. A small VPN client software program is installed on your notebook PC that works with the college network to encrypt all your wireless communications. The encryption prevents hackers from intercepting your sensitive personal and financial data. ITS encourages any Wildcat Wireless users with concerns about wireless network security to use the Wildcat Wireless VPN system. Complete instructions for downloading and using the Windows XP client are available here.