What's the difference between Bomgar and Zoom/Skype?
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Bomgar is intended for use by Technical Support Providers. Zoom and other web conferencing tools are designed for a much broader audience, to use for giving presentations to remote audiences, and has a feature set largely geared for that purpose. The feature set differences, and security concerns associated with a cloud service prevent Zoom and friends from being our tools of choice for IT support needs.
Can Bomgar be used off-campus?
- Jul 05, 2018.
- Prior versions of the Jump clients leave unnecessary leftovers on the client computer. Occasionally we will have to uninstall the Jump Client to clean up the customers system and reinstall. Reasons for Choosing Bomgar. Price, the ability to host the platform in our data centers and that Beyond Trust platform has never been breached.
Yes. Both the end-user and the TSP can be in any location. Any network connection will work (that is, there is no need for additional security measures, such as VPN).
Who is allowed to use Bomgar to access other computers?
Access to Bomgar is limited to people in designated IT support roles.
Does this mean someone can access my computer whenever they want to?
No. For a typical session, the TSP will contact you to request a Bomgar session. See our Bomgar Basics and Accept a Bomgar Invitation articles for information on how the session is initiated.
How do I request Bomgar-based support?
You should continue to report problems and request assistance the way you always have. The TSP responding to your issue will determine whether Bomgar is an appropriate tool for your situation. They may also decide that responding by email, phone, or an in-person visit is a better approach.
How do I get a Bomgar account?
The Bomgar tools (the Representative Console) are only available for people in designated IT support roles. If you are in such a role, Bomgar provisioning is tied to CornellAD groups associated with colleges and distributed units. Your IT Director makes the determination whether their group uses Bomgar and, if so, who has access. If you are an end user, you do not need a Bomgar account.
What does it mean for me to accept a Bomgar session?
The TSP who initiates the session will be able to see exactly what you see on your screen. They will share control of your mouse pointer, and keyboard. Most often, the TSP will be on the phone with you, or remain in contact with you via a chat window on your screen.
What if I move my mouse or type on my keyboard?
By default, if you use your mouse or keyboard, it overrides the TSP's actions. We recommend that you NOT take any actions unless specifically requested to do so by the TSP. For example, the TSP may open an application that requires you to enter a password. You would then use your keyboard to enter the password. In this example, the TSP would NOT know what you typed.
Can I stop a session?
Yes. You can end the session at any time by clicking STOP SHARING, which appears on your screen during the entire session.
Are my sessions being recorded?
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No. While Bomgar has the ability to record video of sessions, this capability is globally disabled at Cornell. A log is automatically kept of any chat activity, along with all requests for access made by the TSP. The log will show, for example, that the TSP asked to share your screen and share control of your mouse, but it will NOT show what applications were opened or the contents of any file, email message, etc. The TSP, his/her supervisor, senior IT management, IT security, and the Audit office have access to this information for quality control, security, and auditing purposes. The log is kept for 90 days.
How is my privacy protected? What is acceptable use of Bomgar?
Policies are in place to protect both the end-user and IT staff against breaches of privacy, and to define the appropriate use of technology. These policies apply to all IT services and activities including remote assistance using Bomgar or any other remote assistance tool.
Applicable policies:
5.1, Responsible User of IT Resources
5.4.1, Security of IT Resources
5.9, Access to IT Data
Can the TSP access everything on my computer?
No. First, access to anything that requires a password or authentication will not be accessible unless you type in the password. Second, you and the TSP will see the same thing, so if the TSP opens a file that you're not comfortable sharing with them, you can tell them so or end the session yourself.
There are a few instances where the TSP can request information from you computer (for example, system information about your operating system, amount of memory installed, etc.), but they won't have access to that information until you click Allow (in the Bomgar chat window) to grant that specific request.
Because the TSP will be able to see any open documents on your screen, we strongly recommend that, before accepting the session, you close all documents and applications that contain confidential information, or that are not relevant to the issue being resolved.
I'm not sure I'm comfortable with someone being able to see my screen and move my mouse from another location. Is it really necessary?
Necessary? Maybe not, but it's very helpful in reducing costs and improving response time. Remote assistance is a valuable tool for quickly identifying and solving problems. It avoids the need to wait for a TSP to come to your location, or the cumbersome phone calls where you try to describe exactly what you're seeing and the TSP tries to describe exactly the steps they want you to take. Many businesses, organizations, and Ivy League universities are using Bomgar and similar tools.
Bomgar will not be used in support of any type of surveillance activities by IT staff.
If you are ever uncomfortable about actions taken during a remote session, please escalate your concerns to a higher level in your organization or your IT support organization.
What is installed on my computer?
When you accept a Bomgar session invitation, a small application is downloaded to your computer. When the session ends, this application is removed.
When a Bomgar session is over, does Bomgar leave anything on my computer?
Mostly no. The exception is when the TSP has received your permission to 'pin' your session. In this case, the Bomgar mini-client remains on your computer, which means you do not have to re-download the mini-client should you need another support session.
Why does Bomgar ask for permission, then automatically grant it?
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There's a Bomgar support session in progress on my computer, and, in the Bomgar chat window, I see questions asking if I will allow the TSP various rights. After a few seconds, my computer behaves as if I have granted these rights. What's going on?
Explanation
Some units will choose to install the Bomgar Jump Client, which remains on the end-user's computer. The Jump Client has two uses, depending on the rights granted to a particular TSP. The highest level allows the TSP to initiate a support session with no interaction with the end-user. In this configuration, when the TSP asks for additional rights (such as screen sharing), the computer waits ten seconds, then automatically defaults to 'Allow.'
Why does my screen sometimes go blank?
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I know that a TSP is currently running a Bomgar support session on my computer, but my screen is blanked out except for a message that I can unblank it by pressing Ctrl-Alt-Del. What's going on?
Explanation
This is a feature most often used when a TSP is working in an unattended session, and they have turned on screen-blanking to protect your privacy, should someone walk past your computer in your absence. To regain a view of your screen, follow the on-screen directions.
When attempting to operate with the credentials on a smart card, the user is prompted to enter a PIN. This UAC prompt is inaccessible to the user if the endpoint client is not already running in elevated mode. It is therefore necessary to access the remote endpoint in one of two ways:
- A Jump Client running as a system service
- A Jumpoint or local network Jump, using administrative credentials
Accessing the remote endpoint in elevated mode allows the user to interact with UAC prompts in order to enter the smart card PIN.
Jumpoint Installation
To install a Jumpoint, see Jumpoint: Set Up Unattended Access to a Network. No special setup is required.
Jump Client Installation
To install a Jump Client in preparation for using smart card support, you must set certain options as described below.
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- From the /login interface of your Secure Remote Access Appliance, go to Jump > Jump Clients.
- Configure the Jump Client settings as needed. For details, see Jump Clients: Manage Settings and Install Jump Clients for Unattended Access.
- Be sure to check Attempt an Elevated Install if the Client Supports It as well as Prompt for Elevation Credentials if Needed.
- Click Create.
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- From this page, you may email the Jump Client installer to one or more remote users.
- Alternatively, select a platform and download the Jump Client installer to your local system. You may then distribute this installer to multiple systems for manual installation, or you may distribute it via a software deployment tool.