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Virtual Private Network (VPN)
The Windows PaaS product provides provides secure network capabilities via two different VPN technologies, Microsoft DirectAccess and Cisco AnyConnect VPN.
Microsoft DirectAccess is an always-on VPN that provides connectivity to organization network resources without the need for traditional Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections. More information about the DirectAccess implementation in Windows PaaS is available in the MiWorkspace DirectAccess Overview document.
The Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client is availble for deployment to Windows PaaS computers. The client provides connection to the ITS Cisco VPN Service. More information about the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client implememation in Windows PaaS is available in the MiWorkspace Cisco AnyConnect Overview document.
BitLocker Drive Encryption
The hard drives of all laptop computers using the Windows PaaS solution are automatically encrypted using BitLocker. Hard drives on desktop computers may be opted-in to BitLocker drive encryption. Bitlocker drive encryption is deployed and managed using the Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring (MBAM) product. The MBAM product provides automated deployment of encryption policies and provides simplified management of recovery keys. More information about the BitLocker implementation is Windows PaaS is available in the MiWorkspace BitLocker Overview document.