Resources for Telecommuting and Remote Work

Information Technology resources, services, and equipment to enable the success of PVAMU Students, Faculty and Staff working remotely.

Cyber Hygiene Tips for Remote Workers

  • Keep your workspace clean.
  • Keep devices locked when unattended.
  • When participating in phone conversations or digital meetings, make sure confidential conversations cannot be heard.
  • Keep your work and personal business separate.Ā Do NOT user your personal email for University business. Become familiar with PVAMU’s acceptable use policy
  • Do not download sensitive or confidential work documents to your home computer.
  • To avoid automatic WiFi connections, turn off automatic WiFi connections until you’re ready to connect to a secure connection.
  • In a security event, disconnect from WiFi immediately and contact 936-261-2525.
  • Beware of an increased rate of phishing attempt.
  • Use Multi-Factor Authentication ā€“ DUO
  • Do not spray disinfection sprays on the laptops

Other Online Resources:

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Zoom

Zoomā€™s web-based conferencing uses high-quality video and audio and is accessible onĀ MacOS, Windows, iOS and Android mobile devices. Additionally, Zoom can be used with conventional phone lines for audio conferencing. Finally, this online platform can also connect to existing Smart Labs that contain Polycom, Tandberg,Ā LifeSize, and similar devices.Ā Ā 

All about how to useĀ ZoomĀ from gaining access, to logging in and using the toolĀ 

Tips for securing your Zoom meetings

Additional tips for securing your Zoom meetings

Scheduling A ZOOM Conference Meeting In eCourses

Scheduling ZOOM Conference Meeting Through The Web Portal

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

VPN allows you to connect to PVAMU resources securely from home or any other remote connection. PVAMU is utilizing the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client to connect to PVAMU resources.

How to request VPN access?

You may request VPN access using the VPN Request form. Please login using your PVAMU accounts when requesting access.

How to Login to VPN?

Watch the video & download the instructions to learn about the new login process.Ā  Logging Into VPN instructions

Mapping Your Home Drive on Windows

Watch the video & download the instructions to map your home or shared drives. (Don’t forget to log into VPN first before trying to map or access a home or share drive.)

Instructions on how to map your home drive on Windows

Remote IT Support

CITE Team will contact you on the contact information provided to remote into your workstation for troubleshooting.

NOTE: VPN is required for CITE team to work on your workstation remotely.