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Starting Nov. 11, WiscVPN users will receive device compliance notifications if their connected device does not meet WiscVPN standards. Learn about the change and what to do if you get a notification.
The Zero Trust Framework illustrates how the Smart Access program will advance cybersecurity capabilities at UW–Madison.
Two Smart Access updates that employees should be aware of include WiscVPN notifications and a Duo Desktop pilot. Learn more.
Beginning November 11, 2026, WiscVPN will show a notification when a connecting device does not meet university endpoint standards. Learn more.
Beginning in 2027, Duo Desktop will be available to application owners looking for an additional tier of protection. Learn more.
Active work is focused on developing a Zero Trust framework as well as a Smart Access roadmap, kicking off Elastic Cloud migration, and expanding device compliance.
Elastic, the Office of Cybersecurity’s log management system, is moving from on-premises to Elastic Cloud. Stay up to date on key information and timing.
Active work is focused on piloting device compliance notifications, moving forward with Elastic Cloud migration and hosting office hours.
Smart Access is moving from evaluation to execution with two initial priorities for 2026: device compliance and log management.
Earlier this year, Smart Access began reviewing VPN device data to better understand the security posture of devices connecting to university resources. This article builds on our January update, which outlined our visibility-first approach.