Information Services and Technology News Archive
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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!
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Gartner® Core IT Research tools now available for students
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.
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Now Available: Technology-related insight for higher education
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.
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Spring Cleaning? Upgrading? … Read these Data Security tips for disposing of your Electronic Devices and Media…
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.
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Reminder – protecting our university community against ransomware attacks
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
Name that app
January 11, 2017 —
IST wants your ideas to name a new app! $100 Starbucks gift card to the winner! Contest closes Jan. 20.
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National Cyber Security Awareness Month education a success
November 16, 2016 —
Phishing simulations show a 50 per cent reduction in click-through rates
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Protect yourself and the university against phishing attacks
October 24, 2016 —
Protect yourself and the university against phishing attacks
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Protecting sensitive data
October 17, 2016 —
October is Cyber Security Month
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Beware of malicious attachments
October 11, 2016 —
Information security starts with you!