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- People’s Republic of China
- Cuba
- Iran
- Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea)
- Russia
- Syria
- Venezuela
Each of these countries has shown varying degrees of cybersecurity risk, and the restriction measures are tailored accordingly to mitigate potential external threats.
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| title | What does this mean? What are incoming and outgoing network requests? |
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This implies that users connecting from sources potentially originating from the mentioned countries will be unable to reach UWF internet resources, including MyUWF, eLearning (Canvas), or any website that necessitates UWF credentials for access. |
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| title | Are emails sent to or received from a restricted country impacted by the network restriction? |
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Only email and mail servers hosted in the restricted country would be impacted by the network restriction. Email providers such as Gmail, Yahoo, and Microsoft, which are hosted outside the restricted country, shouldn't be impacted. Therefore, emails sent to or received from these popular email providers should continue to function normally despite the network restriction. However, if the email servers involved in the communication are located within the restricted country, there might be an impact on the exchange of emails |
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| title | Can a private VPN be used to bypass the network restriction? |
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While it’s possible that a private VPN could be used to bypass the restriction, it is crucial to check and understand the local laws and regulations of the country or institution you are in. Some countries may have strict regulations against VPN usage or circumventing network restrictions, and violation of these laws could lead to legal consequences. Prioritizing compliance with local laws helps ensure a safe and responsible use of technology while avoiding any potential legal issues or penalties. |
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| title | What does this mean? What are restrict incoming and outgoing network requests? | Can Microsoft 365 integrated software be used in restricted countries? |
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No, Microsoft 365 integrated software will have the same country-based network restrictions. This includes, but is not limited to, Microsoft Office applications, cloud services, collaboration tools, and business intelligence softwareThis implies that users connecting from sources potentially originating from the mentioned countries will be unable to reach UWF internet resources, including MyUWF, Canvas, or any website that necessitates UWF credentials for access. |
