Information Services and Technology News Archive
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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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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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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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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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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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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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!
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U of M makes the grade in cyber security awareness!
November 24, 2017 —
University of Manitoba staff and faculty are thinking before they click.
November 24, 2017 —
University of Manitoba staff and faculty are thinking before they click.
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How to stay safe in cyberspace
October 13, 2017 —
Cyber security is an ongoing pursuit.
October 13, 2017 —
Cyber security is an ongoing pursuit.
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Think before you click!
October 3, 2017 —
It is currently estimated that globally, more than half of all emails are spam – and the number of spam containing malicious attachments is on the rise.
October 3, 2017 —
It is currently estimated that globally, more than half of all emails are spam – and the number of spam containing malicious attachments is on the rise.