Information Services and Technology News Archive
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Information Services and Technology News
Cyber Security 101
September 10, 2018 —
Just as you are revving up to get started, so are the latest scammers. To help you keep your data safe and secure, IST’s Information Security and Compliance team has developed an information safety checklist...
September 10, 2018 —
Just as you are revving up to get started, so are the latest scammers. To help you keep your data safe and secure, IST’s Information Security and Compliance team has developed an information safety checklist...
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Information Services and Technology News
IST’s Inaugural IT Day a Success!
August 20, 2018 —
Quick. How is the university IT environment like a museum? Answer: It’s accessible but secure. In fact, you may not even be aware of all the security measures going on behind the scenes.
August 20, 2018 —
Quick. How is the university IT environment like a museum? Answer: It’s accessible but secure. In fact, you may not even be aware of all the security measures going on behind the scenes.
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Human Resources News
U of M staff wins Canada’s Developer 30 Under 30 Award
July 9, 2018 —
Congratulations to John Fedoruk for winning IT award!
July 9, 2018 —
Congratulations to John Fedoruk for winning IT award!
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Information Services and Technology News
Save some stress and sign up for classroom audiovisual demonstrations
June 26, 2018 —
Want to take the stress out of the first day of teaching with feeling confident in how the electronic classroom operates? We can help!
June 26, 2018 —
Want to take the stress out of the first day of teaching with feeling confident in how the electronic classroom operates? We can help!
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Information Services and Technology News
Preferred name option now available!
June 12, 2018 —
The University of Manitoba recognizes that many individuals within our community use names other than their legal names to identify themselves. A preferred name is a first name that you commonly use that is different from your legal first name. Students are now able to set a preferred name in Aurora Student Self Service.
June 12, 2018 —
The University of Manitoba recognizes that many individuals within our community use names other than their legal names to identify themselves. A preferred name is a first name that you commonly use that is different from your legal first name. Students are now able to set a preferred name in Aurora Student Self Service.
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Information Services and Technology News
How to catch a phish
May 15, 2018 —
Cybercriminals use phishing emails to manipulate people into doing what they want, including providing personal information such as banking or identification records. Because of this element of manipulating human emotions, phishing is considered a kind of social engineering.
May 15, 2018 —
Cybercriminals use phishing emails to manipulate people into doing what they want, including providing personal information such as banking or identification records. Because of this element of manipulating human emotions, phishing is considered a kind of social engineering.
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Information Services and Technology News
Discover IT Day 2018!
April 23, 2018 —
Plan to attend U of M’s inaugural technology expo for staff, faculty and students on Thursday, May 10 -- though the registration deadline has passed, you can still attend! Read to find out more
April 23, 2018 —
Plan to attend U of M’s inaugural technology expo for staff, faculty and students on Thursday, May 10 -- though the registration deadline has passed, you can still attend! Read to find out more
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Information Services and Technology News
Phishing for fraud prevention
March 28, 2018 —
Recently, Information Security & Compliance sent all U of M employees a simulated phishing email during National Fraud Prevention Month in March. The simulated phishing email pretended to be from the university’s payroll department and contained the subject line, “Important notice regarding your tax information.”
March 28, 2018 —
Recently, Information Security & Compliance sent all U of M employees a simulated phishing email during National Fraud Prevention Month in March. The simulated phishing email pretended to be from the university’s payroll department and contained the subject line, “Important notice regarding your tax information.”
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Information Services and Technology News
Your password and usage agreement acceptance is expiring starting March 26
February 26, 2018 —
Password expirations and usage agreement re-acceptances will start being enforced on March 26, 2018. It’s the second phase of the launch of the university’s new identity and access management service, called signUM.
February 26, 2018 —
Password expirations and usage agreement re-acceptances will start being enforced on March 26, 2018. It’s the second phase of the launch of the university’s new identity and access management service, called signUM.
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Information Services and Technology News
Keep What’s Private, Private
January 23, 2018 —
It is critical to guard your online privacy — not only to protect your professional and personal reputation, but also to protect your identity and finances!
January 23, 2018 —
It is critical to guard your online privacy — not only to protect your professional and personal reputation, but also to protect your identity and finances!