Change to how devices that are not fully managed access AU resources via eduroam
As part of an ongoing review of security on Aberystwyth University (AU) IT Systems, a change is being made to the way staff devices that are NOT centrally managed, access AU resources and services from the wireless network eduroam.
To improve network security and to comply with our Bring your own Device policy any staff device that is NOT centrally managed will need to connect to the GlobalProtect VPN service or use an Android work profile for access to AU resources and services, even when connected to eduroam on campus.
Access to non-AU resources, for example, personal email, Facebook, wifi calling will remain unchanged.
Access to resources and services from staff devices using the wired network will remain unchanged.
What you will need to do to use AU resources and services from an unmanaged device:
- If you are using an Android device, set up a work profile. You can start using this now without waiting for the date below.
Please note that not all services are available through the work profile so for some you may still need VPN - If you are using a Windows, iOS or Linux device you will need to use Global Protect VPN. You will not need, or be able, to connect to the VPN on eduroam from these devices until after the date below.
If you would like your AU owned device updated to be fully managed, please contact Information Services
The following schedule details the dates after which staff will be unable to access AU resources and services from an unmanaged device without an Android work profile or VPN:
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AIEC staff |
Completed 23/01/2023 |
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Arts Centre staff |
07/02/2023 |
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Business School staff |
04/04/2023 |
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Centre for Welsh Language Services staff |
Completed 23/01/2023 |
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Commercial Services staff |
07/03/2023 |
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Communications and Public Affairs staff |
Completed 23/01/2023 |
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Computer Science staff |
28/03/2023 |
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Development and Alumni Relations staff |
Completed 23/01/2023 |
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English and Creative Writing staff |
14/03/2023 |
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Estates Facilities and Residences staff |
31/01/2023 |
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Faculty staff Arts and Social Sciences |
14/03/2023 |
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Faculty staff Business and Physical Sciences |
28/03/2023 |
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Faculty staff Earth and Life Sciences |
04/04/2023 |
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Farms staff |
21/02/2023 |
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Finance staff |
Completed 23/01/2023 |
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Geography staff |
02/05/2023 |
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Graduate School staff |
07/02/2023 |
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History and Welsh History staff |
14/03/2023 |
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Human Resources staff |
Completed 23/01/2023 |
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IBERS staff |
18/04/2023 |
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Information Governance staff |
Completed 23/01/2023 |
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Information Services staff |
Completed 17/01/2023 |
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Information Studies staff |
28/03/2023 |
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International English Centre Staff |
31/01/2023 |
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International Politics staff |
14/03/2023 |
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Law & Criminology staff |
14/03/2023 |
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Learn Welsh Staff |
02/05/2023 |
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Life Sciences staff |
25/04/2023 |
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Lifelong Learning staff |
02/05/2023 |
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Marketing and Student Recruitment staff |
14/02/2023 |
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Mathematics staff |
21/03/2023 |
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Modern Languages staff |
07/03/2023 |
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Music Centre staff |
31/01/2023 |
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Physics staff |
28/03/2023 |
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Planning staff |
Completed 23/01/2023 |
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Psychology staff |
28/03/2023 |
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Research Business and Innovation staff |
14/02/2023 |
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School of Art staff |
14/03/2023 |
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School of Education staff |
07/03/2023 |
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Student Support staff |
21/02/2023 |
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Theatre, Film and Television staff |
07/03/2023 |
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Vice Chancellor’s Office staff |
Completed 23/01/2023 |
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Welsh and Celtic Studies staff |
14/03/2023 |
Information Services, Aberystwyth University, Hugh Owen Library, Penglais, Aberystwyth, SY23 3DZ
Tel: 01970 62 2400 Email: is@aber.ac.uk