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  • 10-digit dialing changes

    November 05, 2021

    Phone dialing from on-campus locations has recently changed. Be sure to update call forwarding and other systems affected by the changes.

  • Time to update your UA directory information

    November 05, 2021

    When the clocks change for daylight saving's it's a great time to remember to update your directory information.

  • Online security

    Multi-factor Authentication Reminder

    October 15, 2021

    October 20th is the target date for your account to be enrolled in MFA, using a tool called Duo. Enabling Duo MFA on your account is one very important way to protect you and the university from these attacks.

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    WEBINAR: Social Engineering

    October 15, 2021

    Please join the UA Security Matters team for their webinar "Social Engineering" on Wednesday, October 20th, from 12:00 - 1:00 pm.

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    Alaska Transitioning to 10-Digit Local Call Dialing

    October 15, 2021

    By October 24, 2021, local in-state calls will require the 3 digit area code + the typical 7 digit phone number for a total of 10-digits.

  • Cybersecurity

    Webinar: Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CAM) 2021 Kick Off

    October 01, 2021

    Please join the UA Security Matters team on October 4, at 12:00 p.m. for their Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CAM) 2021 Kick Off, the first in a series of security awareness webinars this October.

  • Kaltura

    Kaltura Scheduled Storage Cleanup scheduled for Dec. 17

    October 01, 2021

    In order to contain cost, reduce our storage footprint, stay aligned with industry best practices, contract requirements, and anticipated use -. OIT is planning the content deletion of old and unused Kaltura videos for December 17.

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    Here is how multi-factor authentication works

    September 17, 2021

    Here are some tips on how to set up multi-factor authentication -- an online security step that will soon be required for all University of Alaska employees.

  • Multi factor authentication

    Multi-factor authentication will soon be required for all UA employees

    September 17, 2021

    All University of Alaska employees will be required to implement multi-factor authentication for UA accounts as a step to ensure higher levels of online security.

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    Safe service options at OIT

    September 03, 2021

    OIT's service desk has implemented several new processes to help support campuswide health and safety measures this fall.