Information Services and Technology News Archive

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!

September 21, 2017 — 
Need current trends or research for an information technology-themed major project or paper? Have you taken a look at the Gartner® Core IT Research site yet? Gartner is a leading provider of unbiased, in-depth research on the global IT industry. It is offered for free through U of M Information Services & Technology (IST) and U of M Libraries and is accessible to all registered students at the U of M.

August 31, 2017 — 
Information Services & Technology (IST) and UM Libraries have partnered to bring you free, campus-wide access to the Gartner® Core Information Technology Research for higher education institutions.

April 13, 2017 — 
Special attention is required when you are preparing to dispose of electronic devices and media. Protecting the confidentiality of data that is stored on these devices is an important consideration.

March 17, 2017 — 
Ransomware is a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid

January 11, 2017 — 
IST wants your ideas to name a new app! $100 Starbucks gift card to the winner! Contest closes Jan. 20.

November 16, 2016 — 
Phishing simulations show a 50 per cent reduction in click-through rates

October 24, 2016 — 
Protect yourself and the university against phishing attacks

October 17, 2016 — 
October is Cyber Security Month

October 11, 2016 — 
Information security starts with you!