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==Overview==
 
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Office 365 provides junk mail filtering options for users to stop unwanted e-mail from being delivered to their inbox. There is also an option to report phishing scams by marking them.
 
  
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==Block Sender From a Received Message==
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If you are using Mac OS, please refer [[MCLA_Remote_Access_(MacOS)| to these instructions instead]].
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Users can add a senders e-mail address to their block list directly from a received email.
 
  
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*In the message list, select the message from a sender that you would like to block
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=='''Description'''==
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For various reasons pertaining to security, certain services within the MCLA network are protected from direct access to the Internet.  Access to these resources from other networks requires special software to provide a secure “tunnel” from your computer.  MCLA employs an SSL VPN to provide this function and this document explains how to access, install and use this tool for Windows based machines.
  
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*Above the reading pane, select '''Junk > Block''' to add the sender to your block list.
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=='''Download and Install Sophos Connect Client'''==
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[[File:Junk5.png]]
 
  
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==Report a message as phishing or junk==
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*1. Before you start, ensure you do not have the outdated "Sophos SSL VPN" client installed. If you do, please follow these steps to uninstall:
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**a. Select Start , then select '''Settings  > Apps > Apps & features'''.
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**b. Select the the 'Sophos SSL VPN' application in the list and then select '''Uninstall'''.
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*2. Download the VPN software (Sophos Connect) which is located here: [https://mcla.sharepoint.com/sites/DesktopSupport772/_layouts/15/download.aspx?UniqueId=be08b547%2D68e2%2D47e0%2D8426%2D5fac2617e9e8 Sophos Connect]. 
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*3. Open the installer once downloaded and complete the client installation.
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*4. Login to https://mclautm.mcla.edu using your A# and password. MFA code may be required.
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*5. Once logged in select the '''Remote Access''' link on the page.
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*6. Click the download button next to the description "'''Click here to download the configuration file to set up SSL VPN on Linux, MacOS X, BSD or Solaris.'''" '''Download''' and '''Save''' the .opvn file.
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*7. Open the Sophos Connect software, click the ''''Import Connection'''' option
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*8. Navigate to the .opvn file that you saved, select it and click ''''Open''''. This will import the VPN server connection information.
  
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Users also have the ability to flag messages as a phishing scam or junk. Note: When you mark a message as phishing, it reports the sender but doesn't block that specific sender from sending additional messages to you in the future. You must also ensure the sender is added to your block list.
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=='''Connect to the VPN using Sophos Connect Client'''==
  
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*In the message list, select the message or messages you want to report.
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*1. Open the Sophos Connect software by either selecting it in your start menu or system tray
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*2. Confirm that the 'mclautm.mcla.edu' server connection is selected then click 'Connect'
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*Above the reading pane, select '''Junk > Phishing''' or '''Junk''' to report the message sender.
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*3. Type in your A number and password. MFA code may be required.
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[[File:Junk4.png]]
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*4. Connection status will show a green click mark when successfully connected to the VPN
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==Add Specific E-mail or Domains To Block List==
 
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Users have the ability to block email addresses and domains they don't want to receive messages from. Add any email address or domain to your blocked senders list to move these messages directly to your Junk Email folder.
 
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*Click the Email link located on the https://portal.mcla.edu site.
 
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*At the top of the page, select the gear icon then select "'''View all Outlook settings'''".
 
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[[File:Junk1.png]]
 
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*Select '''Mail > Junk email'''.
 
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*Under the ''''Block Senders and Domains'''" heading click the "'''+Add'''" button. Enter the email address or the domain you'd like to block.
 
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[[File:Junk2.png]]
 
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*Select '''Save'''.
 
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==Add Safe Senders and Domains==
 
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Users also have the ability to add specific e-mail addresses or domains to their safe sender list to ensure messages from them are not redirected to their junk folder.
 
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*Click the Email link located on the https://portal.mcla.edu site.
 
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*At the top of the page, select the gear icon then select "'''View all Outlook settings'''".
 
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[[File:Junk1.png]]
 
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*Select '''Mail > Junk Email'''.
 
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*Under the "'''Safe Senders and Domains'''" heading click the "'''+Add'''" button. Enter the email address or the domain you'd like to specify are safe.
 
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[[File:Junk3.png]]
 
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*Select '''Save'''.
 

Revision as of 13:34, 13 December 2021

If you are using Mac OS, please refer to these instructions instead.

Description

For various reasons pertaining to security, certain services within the MCLA network are protected from direct access to the Internet. Access to these resources from other networks requires special software to provide a secure “tunnel” from your computer. MCLA employs an SSL VPN to provide this function and this document explains how to access, install and use this tool for Windows based machines.

Download and Install Sophos Connect Client

  • 1. Before you start, ensure you do not have the outdated "Sophos SSL VPN" client installed. If you do, please follow these steps to uninstall:
    • a. Select Start , then select Settings > Apps > Apps & features.
    • b. Select the the 'Sophos SSL VPN' application in the list and then select Uninstall.
  • 2. Download the VPN software (Sophos Connect) which is located here: Sophos Connect.
  • 3. Open the installer once downloaded and complete the client installation.
  • 4. Login to https://mclautm.mcla.edu using your A# and password. MFA code may be required.
  • 5. Once logged in select the Remote Access link on the page.
  • 6. Click the download button next to the description "Click here to download the configuration file to set up SSL VPN on Linux, MacOS X, BSD or Solaris." Download and Save the .opvn file.
  • 7. Open the Sophos Connect software, click the 'Import Connection' option
  • 8. Navigate to the .opvn file that you saved, select it and click 'Open'. This will import the VPN server connection information.

Connect to the VPN using Sophos Connect Client

  • 1. Open the Sophos Connect software by either selecting it in your start menu or system tray
  • 2. Confirm that the 'mclautm.mcla.edu' server connection is selected then click 'Connect'
  • 3. Type in your A number and password. MFA code may be required.
  • 4. Connection status will show a green click mark when successfully connected to the VPN
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