Accessing Cambrian College Technology Resources while Traveling (Outside Canada)

Overview

Generally, most technology tools and services are available globally. There are, however, some nations that block traffic to and from specific services, and the United States maintains sanctions against certain countries that prohibit network communications. The U.S. Department of the Treasury maintains information about sanctions at the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

There are many reasons for service unavailability- Current political conditions, No support from third party vendor etc.

As part of our ongoing efforts to improve Cambrian College's cybersecurity posture and to assist your travel better-

• Notify the Information Technology department prior to travel by submitting a ticket under Service - Prepare to Travel Abroad

• Refer to the below knowledge base article to better prepare for your travel-Recommendations for International Travel

Technology Matrix

This matrix lays out technology tools and countries in which they may be blocked. This information is subject to change.

Legend

= The service may operate differently, see the notes below.

= Not available.

TECHNOLOGY	CHINA	IRAN	SUDAN	SYRIA	CUBA	NORTH KOREA	UKRAINE
DUO	--
MICROSOFT 365							--
MICROSOFT TEAMS							--
ZOOM			--

Technology Details

Further information on national availability of each technology tool is below.

Microsoft 365

At Cambrian, we use Microsoft 365 for our staff and students. Microsoft 365 license is available to a user residing anywhere in the world, except for Cuba, Iran, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Sudan, and Syria.

Availability is limited in China as well. 

For the latest update please refer to Microsoft Official page

Zoom

Users in the following countries or regions are unable to access Zoom for regulatory reasons. Also, Zoom instance would be unavailable in countries restricted by Microsoft if it is using M365 identity services.

• Cuba: For regulatory reasons, users in this country are currently unable to access Zoom services.
• Iran:  For regulatory reasons, users in this country are currently unable to access Zoom services.
• North Korea:  For regulatory reasons, users in this country are currently unable to access Zoom services.
• Syria:  For regulatory reasons, users in this country are currently unable to access Zoom services.
• Ukraine (Crimea, Luhansk, Donetsk regions):  For regulatory reasons, users in these regions are currently unable to access Zoom services.

For the latest update please refer to Zoom Official page.

Moodle

Currently there are no restrictions on accessing Moodle from outside Canada. However depending on the countries' restrictions, there might be challenges related to blocked content, speed and connectivity of Internet.