A Virtual Private Network (VPN) enables remote users to communicate securely and confidentially over a public network (i.e. internet) to protected resources within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and its Wide-Area-Network, Massachusetts Access to Government Networks (MAGNet). Remote Access VPN establishes an encrypted tunnel for all data to be securely transmitted so that remote users can communicate confidentially over a public network—i.e., the Internet.
EOTSS provides 2 methods for Commonwealth employees, contractors, vendors and business partners to connect to the Commonwealth network: Standard Remote Access and CJIS Approved Remote Access.
Why do I need a VPN Connection?
A VPN connection is required to access certain Commonwealth applications and services while you are not connected to the Commonwealth internal network. Users may require a VPN connection to access the MMARS application, network or group shares, or other Commonwealth applications or services that are not publicly accessible. IT application support staff, developers, and/or other IT personnel/administrators may require a VPN connection to access services that reside in the Commonwealth datacenter.
