PittNet VPN might be right for you. Access to the vast majority of University resources does not require use of the PittNet VPN. However, some restricted University resources can only can be accessed from the University’s network, like departmental file servers, research environments, and workstations located on campus.
Here is a helpful article from our Panther Bytes Blog that may help you decide if you need to use PittNet VPN: When to Use and Not Use PittNet VPN While Working Remotely