IST security and compliance News Archive
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Information Services and Technology
Do the Duo Challenge winners for Friday February 4
February 4, 2022 —
Congratulations to the winners of a $25 UM BookStore gift card!
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Information Services and Technology
Do the Duo to win an iPhone 13 and more!
January 28, 2022 —
The university is encouraging all currently enrolled students, staff and faculty to use our multi-factor authentication (MFA) tool, Duo, to access all MFA-protected systems and services.
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Information Services and Technology
Your multi-factor authentication questions answered!
October 20, 2020 —
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) requires you to verify your identity using a second factor such as your phone or mobile device after you've entered your username and password to log in to a website. This prevents others from accessing your accounts, even if they know your password.
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Information Services and Technology
5 tips to keep your data secure while working remotely
June 9, 2020 —
University staff and faculty are now entering our fourth month of working remotely, and it’s important to keep your computer and our university data and systems safe and healthy.
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Information Services and Technology
How is your personal information being collected, used and shared?
January 21, 2019 —
What is Data Privacy Day? It’s an internationally recognized day intended to spark dialogue and awareness around how your personal information is collected, used and shared.
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Information Services and Technology
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month
September 25, 2018 —
Cyber Security Awareness Month is an internationally recognized campaign held each October to inform the public of the importance of cyber security.
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Information Services and Technology
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.
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Planning a rally or barbecue: New online tool makes booking outdoor spaces fast and easy
May 17, 2017 —
'We are very excited to roll out this online booking tool for use of outdoor space'
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Important information about global ransomware attack
May 14, 2017 —
IST warns users to be vigilant with email links and attachments