None of the wifi networks on campus (AirBears2, eduroam nor attwifi) provide confidentiality nor security that is superior to other campus network infrastructure:
- Under applicable campus policies, data transmitted through these mediums must be secured as applicable.
Specificially, these networks each have different considerations and encryption innantely associated with them and should be considered public.
Encryption levels and concerns with each Wifi Network:
- AirBears (Abated, no longer present).
- Eduroam: Identical to AirBears2
- AirBears2 WiFi network provides encryption of data while it is being transmitted wirelessly.
- This improves privacy because it means that a nearby person can not easily see the data that is being transmitted or received by your device.
- Once the data reaches the campus network itself, it is no longer encrypted.
- For this reason any data that may be subject to encryption based on campus policies should be secured by other means.
- Even the best wifi encryption is considered insecure and should not be relied on for sensitive communications.
- attwifi network should be considered a public, insecure Internet connection.
- Care should be taken at all times when using this network with any data for which there may be any privacy concerns.
- Data subject to restriction based on campus policies should not be transmitted across this network.
For additional assistance, contact CSS IT at 510-664-9000 and follow the prompts to reach a technician from between 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. A ticket may also be submitted through http://sharedservices.berkeley.edu/it/ or by e-mailing itcsshelp@berkeley.edu