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Technology News
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UA VPN Users must switch to new VPN - Download Required
January 08, 2021
UAF and Statewide VPN users are advised to download and install the new GlobalProtect VPN client on their PC, phone, or tablet as AnyConnect VPN will not work as of December 31.
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Information on the SolarWinds data breach
January 08, 2021
None of the universities, including UA, report being significantly impacted by the attack.
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Zoom Training Available for Extended Spring Break
January 08, 2021
Daily Zoom training is available March 16-March 20, with additional training available at later dates.
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January 08, 2021
The Statewide Office of Audit and Consulting Services is pleased to share that January 28th is internationally recognized as Data Privacy Day.
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December 19, 2020
The Statewide Office of Audit and Consulting Services was pleased to offer a virtual training titled "An Overview of Fraud Prevention and Detection" in November
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UA Blackboard Learn Winter Upgrade
December 19, 2020
Following up on our previous Winter Upgrade communication, we are excited to provide our users with an updated schedule regarding the transition to a UA Blackboard Learn Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) deployment.
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FBI warns of potential holiday scams
December 19, 2020
The FBI's Office of Public Affairs (OPA) has produced an Inside the FBI podcast titled "Holiday Scams - Shop Safely and Smartly Online." This podcast highlights holiday shopping scams and how people can shop safely and smartly online.
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New setting to improve Zoom security
December 04, 2020
A new setting will enhance security for Zoom meetings by making it optional to authenticate University of Alaska participants.
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VPN Users - Switch to the new VPN Before December 31
December 04, 2020
VPN users are advised to download and install the new GlobalProtect VPN client on their PC, phone or tablet before December 31, 2020, when outgoing AnyConnect VPN will no longer be updated or supported. Download GlobalProtect VPN Installer and follow prompts, entering the portal address gateway/vpn server vpn.alaska.edu.
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OIT offers laptops at a discount
December 04, 2020
OIT announces the availability to purchase the recommended Dell laptop directly from OIT at Bulk Buy prices, year-round.