Remote Tools and Software

Staying Connected with Remote and Hybrid Work

In addition to the options for using Microsoft 365 applications, the university's virtual private network (VPN), or a remote desktop and applications, there are many collaborative productivity tools to allow you to work with colleagues, teachers and fellow students. These tools allow you to have virtual meetings, online chats, soft phones, and connect remotely to your files and Anschutz Medical Campus resources. Take a look at some of these options and please contact the OIT Service Desk if you need additional assistance getting started.

Additional university resources

The following resources are available from colleges, schools and departments to help you navigate remote work:

OIT Website

• The OIT website has additional information about services offered by the department. Be sure to check the software webpage for software and applications available for free or at a discounted rate to faculty, staff and students. CU Denver | Anschutz is now an Adobe Creative Cloud campus. Students have access to the suite of products for free; faculty and staff can receive Adobe Creative Cloud for $45 per year. Visit the OIT Adobe Creative Cloud webpage for more information about licensing.

Cyber Security and COVID-19

• There has been a significant increase in cyber scams during the COVID-19 health crisis including fraudulent phone calls and phishing emails. The University of Colorado’s Office of Information Security team has provided some details about what to look for and how to keep our assets secure.
• The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) offers many resources to help protect yourself against phishing scams and other cybersecurity threats.

HIPAA and COVID-19

• HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a U.S. law designed to provide privacy standards to protect patients’ medical records and other health information provided to health plans, billing/coding companies, doctors, hospitals and other health care providers. University staff working remotely continue to be responsible for protecting and securing all information including HIPAA protected health information (PH) in the same manner as if you were working on-site. 
• Detailed information about how to protect the privacy and security of HIPAA information and tools approved for telehealth during this public health emergency are available on the Office of Regulatory Compliance HIPAA & Coronavirus FAQ webpage. 

More Resources

Quick links to additional campus resources:

• Anschutz Medical Campus Equity Office
• Anschutz Medical Campus Police Department