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This article provides information about the Host Information Profile (HIP) assessment which is being introduced to the Gobal Protect VPN on non-USNH-managed devices in Summer 2025.
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Host Information Profile (HIP) assessment with the Global Protect VPN
The USNH VPN performs an assessment of any device that connects. The HIP data is used to determine the security of the endpoint. That data is then used, in conjunction with the user identity, to determine which resources are accessible.
The USNH standard it to restrict access to secured resources to computers that are managed by the enterprise. While computers that are not managed can still connect to the VPN, as long as they meet certain basic requirements, there will be certain resources that they will not be able access.
When connecting to a USNH VPN from an unmanaged device, you may receive a pop-up message that looks like this.
Applications restricted to USNH-managed computers
The USNH resources that are in-scope for restriction fall into two categories:
- Resources that are used to manage ET&S services and
- Resources that provide access to data that is restricted via data policy, compliance standards, or regulation (e.g. HIPAA, CMMC, PCI, etc.).
As applications providing access to restricted data are added to the second category, community notifications will go out (for existing applications), and the applications will be added to this article. Note: ET&S will communicate internally regarding resources in the first category.
List of Restricted Applications (Category 2)
- As of August 2025, no applications are currently on this list.
Need additional help?
If you have questions or believe there is problem with your HIP assessment, or you have access concerns, please contact your campus Help Desk or submit a ticket.
You can also visit the Technology Help Desk Support page to locate your local campus contact information or to submit an online technology support request. For password issues you must call or visit the Help Desk in person.