A vast number of mobile computing devices connect to the university network every day, creating a challenge in maintaining the availability, performance, and security of our network. To ensure “everywhere, anywhere” connectivity, we allow any mobile device – laptop, smartphone, tablet, etc. – to connect as long as the user is authenticated using their university username and password. In addition to university-owned devices, we support a “Bring Your Own Device” (“BYOD”) opportunity to access university resources through your personal mobile device.
These mobile devices, both university-managed and personal, can take unintentional advantage of the open nature of our network availability. Once connected to our network, these devices can spread malicious software to other connected systems, or can act as a pathway through which intruders can attack our sensitive resources. Because these devices are so mobile, they move freely within the university and can be difficult to locate.
To allow us to provide a safe and secure computing environment, Information Management and Services (IMS) is deploying an additional authentication method to detect and protect all devices connecting to the university network.
When first connecting your personal device, or any computer/mobile device that is not a member of the university’s domain, you will be redirected to a new Computer Registration Portal. This one-time registration process uses your standard UT Health San Antonio username and password and will allow us to identify your device as a trusted source before gaining access to university resources.