Virtual Private Networking (VPN) |
Notice: The NCI-Frederick remote access systems are for the use of NCI-Frederick campus and NCI-Bethesda campus employees only. NCI sub-contractors and vendors may request limited account access by completing a special account application.To utilize the NCI-Frederick VPN and Dial-up system you will need an NIH Active Directory account. The NIH Active Directory account is the same as your NIH e-mail accout or NCI Employee ITAS account. If you do not have an NIH Active Directory account, please visit the Obtain an Account page for assistance. If you need your account credentials, please contact one of the help desks below.301-846-5555 (NCI-Frederick LAN Office Help Desk)301-846-5115 (CSS Help Desk)301-496-4357 (6-HELP) (CIT 24-hour Hotline)
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| NOTE TO WINDOWS-BASE OPERATING SYSTEM USERS: Windows 98 and Windows Me (Millenium) are no longer supported by the VPN system. Please update your operating system to Windows XP to continue using the VPN client. Contact the LAN Office for more information (301-846-5797). Unsupported Operating Systems
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ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
When connected to the
VPN, treat the system that is making the connection as US
Government property and as if it were physically located on
the NCI-Frederick campus. Therefore, access to sites normally
restricted by NCI-Frederick are also restricted while connected
to the VPN. Likewise, your system will be subject to monitoring
of traffic. Title 18, U.S.C, as well as the acceptable use of Government Computer equipment policies of HHS, NIH, and NCI apply to VPN useage.
Accessing of adult-content, gambling, and other
non-work related site access should be avoided as accessing
such sites are considered a violation of the proper use of Government
equipment laws. Sites that violate copywrite laws are expressly prohibited by this policy and are grounds for legal action, fines, imprisonment and/or termination of employment. Any non-authorized
use of the system under your account makes the acount owner responsible
and liable for any damages and/or disciplinary, legal, financial or other actions that
may result from such misuse and/or abuse.
If you
sell or replace any system containing the VPN software, please
format the hard drive prior to doing so. If the system is
lost or stolen, please contact the LAN office (301-846-5797) immediately to
have your account deactivated. These procedures are for security
reasons and your own protection.
RESTRICTIONS ON CRYPTOGRAPHIC MATERIALS EXPORT
The Cisco VPN client software is classified as cryptographic material. As such, export restrictions apply. You are NOT permitted to travel using a laptop, desktop, or any other electronic device on which you have installed the VPN client to any of the countries or territories on the list below.This includes, but is not limited to, e-mailing, transmitting, or otherwise transporting a copy on any type of media or in any format of either the VPN client program and/or the VPN client profiles contained in the links above to said countries and territories:
| Albania | Georgia | Lithuania | Syria |
| Armenia | Iran | Macau | Tajikistan |
| Azerbaijan | Iraq | Moldova | Turkmenistan |
| Belarus | Isreal | Mongolian P.R. | Uzbekistan |
| Bulgaria | Kazakhstan | North Korea | Ukraine |
| Cambodia China (PRC) | Kyrgyzstan | Romania | Vietnam |
| Cuba | Laos Latvia | Russia | |
| Estonia | Libya | Sudan |
Proceeding to download the software on the pages linked above constitutes acceptance and understanding of these restrictions. If you have difficulty with any of the procedures or restrictions please feel free to contact the LAN Office (301-846-5797).
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