When your computer is connected to the network at Aarhus University your traffic is protected by our Firewall.
Among other things this means that we block:
- The connection to "evil" homepages. If you, by accident, click on a link that leads to a page with Malware, you will be met by a AU webpage that informs that the the webpage is blocked.
- Connections made by applications on your computer will also be blocked.
- Connections to P2P pages (often used for downloading copyrighted material) as well as anonymity services (E.G. Hola VPN) are also blocked.
- Please note that the only allowed VPN client on AU equipment, is AUs Cisco Secure Client.
In case you have a work related need to use another VPN (for example cooperating with another Univisity), you will need to apply for dispensation.
https://medarbejdere.au.dk/en/informationsecurity/policies/security-policies-1-1
Extended protection
As an additional layer of protection, your Cisco Secure Client provides you with an extra layer of protection even when you are not connected to the VPN.
Our DNS protection (Cisco Umbrella) is active both with and without the VPN enabled.
You can find more information about the security at Aarhus University by clicking the links to your right - or follow the left menu.