Technology systems and processes, OIT news, training, security and other tech news.
Technology News
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Steve Meckel to serve as Acting CITO
September 02, 2022
Steve Meckel, OIT's executive officer, will serve as Acting CITO until the new CITO comes on board.
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Online Security Training Courses
September 02, 2022
The University of Alaska Office of Information Technology has a series of online security training courses available for staff, faculty and students to learn from.
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Use passphrases for added security
August 19, 2022
Strong passphrases (or passwords) are key to protecting your personal information online. Making your passwords as strong as possible helps keep your information, and the university's systems, more secure.
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The Why's and How's of Multi-Factor Authentication
August 19, 2022
The university requires all employees to use multi-factor authentication (MFA) -- an online security step that helps prevent unauthorized access to university systems.
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On-site forums with CITO finalists
August 05, 2022
The CITO search committee narrowed the field to four finalists, and on-site interviews and stakeholder meetings are being held in-person (Butrovich 109) and over zoom.
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August 05, 2022
As we near the beginning of a new semester, now is a great time to clean up your UAOnline information and make sure everything is correct and up to date.
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July 22, 2022
The Chief Information Technology Officer (CITO) search committee has narrowed the search to four finalists. Visits for the first three candidates have been finalized and include open forums for staff to meet the candidates.
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July 22, 2022
Phishing is a type of online attack in which the victim is sent emails that appear to be from an authentic source. The victim is usually asked for personal information, passwords, or money. It is one of the most common online threats.
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July 08, 2022
The UAOnline main menu received an update following the July 4th holiday. This main menu update was designed with students in mind to ensure they can quickly navigate to some of their most commonly used pages.
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July 08, 2022
UA Security matters provide resources on security awareness. Department and club meetings are a great opportunity to consider including these resources.