Information Services and Technology News Archive

September 27, 2024 — 
Following the warning signs and taking the right actions is crucial to avoiding one of the most treacherous threats facing organizations today: Business Email Compromise (BEC). This type of damaging cyberattack has been on the rise, targeting universities and individuals alike.

August 23, 2024 — 
The second phase of the Network Segmentation Project is scheduled to begin on September 14, 2024. This phase involves migrating to a new Software-Defined Access (SDA) network, a collaborative effort with Cisco to enhance the UM’s networking infrastructure. 

June 20, 2024 — 
Banner Administration Pages & Aurora Self Service will be upgraded to the latest version starting August 23, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. to August 25, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. This upgrade will bring important security enhancements and focus on improving the quality of the Administration Pages & new Aurora Self Service so we can continue to ensure our environment remains up to date and protected against cybersecurity threats.

June 13, 2024 — 
Want to take the stress out of the first day of teaching and feel confident using your electronic classroom? We can help!

May 13, 2024 — 
Starting May 27th, IST will replace the current Apple TV devices with the more versatile ShareLink Pro devices first on the Bannatyne campus, then on the Fort Garry campus in June-July.

April 1, 2024 — 
The VIP Evolution project is a multi-year project, with dedicated resources from Information Services and Technology (IST), Human Resources and Payroll, led by a project board of leaders from across the UM community. The project’s focus is leveraging VIP functionality, reducing risk, and improving the user and employee experience.

March 25, 2024 — 
Tax season is a heady time for fraudsters who hope to take advantage of seasonal anxiety to scam Canadians out of their money. Of course, tax season isn't the only time scammers have their way. Two common types of fraud that often threaten organizations are phishing and business email compromise (BEC) scams. These frauds are meticulously designed to appear credible, often leaving individuals and businesses vulnerable to significant losses.

March 15, 2024 — 
With phishing attacks becoming more sophisticated and prevalent, staying one step ahead is a necessity. The university's latest development in the fight against phishing is a new phishing simulation tool powered by Microsoft.

March 8, 2024 — 
Did you know that March 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of Fraud Prevention Month in Canada? Fraud Prevention Month is an annual campaign that seeks to help you recognize, reject and report fraud. The theme of this year’s campaign is “20 years of fighting fraud: From then to now.”

March 8, 2024 — 
We're excited to introduce the New Aurora Launch page, aimed at enhancing your user experience with a range of exciting features and enhancements