Technology systems and processes, OIT news, training, security and other tech news.
Technology News
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April 17, 2020
Enable automatic #app updates in your device settings so your software runs smoothly and you stay protected against cyber threats! #BeCyberSmart #CyberAware
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April 01, 2020
"Zoom-bombing" is a disruptive behavior by participants in a Zoom session. This type of disruption, commonly called "trolling" in social media lingo, is designed to throw the conversation off-topic. Zoom-bombers may be invited participants or un-invited intruders.
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Be on the lookout for COVID-19 scams
March 31, 2020
The Department of Homeland Security advises everyone to exercise caution in handling any email with a COVID-19-related subject line, attachment, or hyperlink, and be wary of social media pleas, texts, or calls related to COVID-19. Instances of these scams are already being reported across the UA system.
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Checklist for working remotely
March 20, 2020
Forward your work phone to home; if you currently are without internet at home, explore connectivity options going forward; read through tips for setting up your video space; test your bandwidth speed; and much more.
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OIT Service Desk available via online, chat & phone; in-person office locations temporarily closed
March 20, 2020
The OIT Service Desk team is available to help through online, chat and phone venues. Physical offices will be closed until further notice. Please visit alaska.edu/oit/get-help for support options and current hours.
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Optimize your remote experience
March 20, 2020
OIT has compiled a list of best practices for working remotely to ensure continued work productivity.
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March 18, 2020
If you plan to work or study from home, there are things to do before you leave campus. Visit OIT's checklist for working remotely.
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March 17, 2020
Play Hard to Get with Strangers: If you're unsure who an email is from--even if the details appear accurate--do not respond, and do not click on any links or attachments. #BeCyberSmart #CyberAware
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Resources for working, teaching remotely
March 11, 2020
UAF is preparing online resources to help students, instructors and staff work remotely should in-person teaching or other activities be temporarily curtailed or suspended due to COVID-19 concerns
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The IT team can't do it alone--cyber security is everyone's responsibility
March 06, 2020
Did you know that in 2017 the education industry (which includes K-12 and higher education institutions) had 7,837,781 records breached in 35 events? To put that into perspective, the healthcare industry had 6,058,989 records breached in 428 events, and the retail industry had 123,652,526 records beached across 33 events.