If you don’t have a UB-provided laptop, you’ll need to take extra steps to make sure your work stays secure:

• Make sure you have the latest version of your computer's OS installed
• Use Microsoft Defender that came with your Windows computer or, for Mac, download and install AVG AntiVirus to prevent viruses
• Follow our browser-hardening recommendations

• You won’t be able to verify your identity from your office phone if you’re not there. Learn how to add additional devices for two-step verification. We recommend installing the Duo app on your smartphone and enrolling your device.

• Which VPN you use will vary depending on what you are trying to do:
  • To access voicemail with your UB VoIP phone's Personal Communications Assistant, My Virtual Computing Lab, UBUnix or UBfs, connect to the UB Virtual Private Network
  • For accessing files on your department's network, see Connect to a Departmental VPN
  • For administrative access to HUB, see Connect to HUB Using Duo and UB-Owned Computer

• Think about calling into meetings or video conferencing: does your computer have a built-in microphone and speaker? Do you need a headset for your phone? 
• Don’t forget any important work files or other equipment, like power adapters, that you’ll need to bring home from the office