Information services will fully transition to Banner 9 effective Monday October 1. Access to Banner INB will be turned off on that date. Those who use Banner are encouraged to start using Banner 9 as soon as possible so that any potential issues can be discovered and dealt with prior to the end of September. Please […]
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Announcing New Email Encryption Feature
Users can now encrypt individual UP emails to transmit sensitive information to anyone with the confidence that only the recipient(s) will be able to decrypt and read the message. Encryption is easy to enable on a case-by-case basis. All you have to do is add [encrypt] anywhere in the subject line of an email sent […]
Banner 9 Is Now Live!
Upgrades to the Banner database were completed over the Memorial Day weekend and Banner 9 is now live, according to Lisel Stancil, information services. This resource (like INB 8) is available only on the campus network. Information services will be working to add this application to PilotsUP and MyApps for Quick Access sign-on. The URL for accessing […]
Software Request Time for Classrooms and Labs
Information services will begin creating the computer classroom and lab software builds for the 2018 summer and fall terms in early April. A software build is applied to all computers in a computer lab or classroom and contains a set of applications that the students require access to in order to complete their coursework. The computer classroom/lab software […]
March Cybersecurity Focus: Cybercrime—What To Do If It Happens To You
This month information services will cover important steps you should take if you suspect you are the victim of a cybercrime. In addition, we provide guidance on backing up device data to prevent data loss. To learn more see the March Cybersecurity Newsletter at this link.
January Cybersecurity Focus: New Year’s Resolutions and Data Privacy
It’s the new year and time to make some resolutions. Why not resolve to be more secure by taking steps to protect your personal information? Like millions of people across the globe, you may be unaware how your personal information is being used, collected, or shared in our digital society. In this month’s cybersecurity newsletter, learn simple steps you can take […]
Coming Soon: “MyApps” Access Portal
As part of an ongoing effort to improve ease of access and provide a more seamless sign-on experience, information services will soon deploy a “MyApps” web application access portal. MyApps will be available starting December 15 and will provide quick access to all Office 365 and UP web apps. It will replace AppID single sign-on services. To learn more […]
November Cybersecurity Focus: Online Shopping Safety
With the holidays and Cyber Monday right around the corner, many of us will choose to shop online. In this month’s cybersecurity newsletter, learn simple steps you can take to shop safely. In addition, find a summary of the October Cybersecurity Quiz results, tips for those impacted by the Equifax breach, and new guidance for strengthening your password. To learn more, please see the November […]
Staff Kiosk Upgrade During Fall Break
During fall break, information services will upgrade the Staff Kiosk virtual machines from Windows 7 to Windows 10. This upgrade will reset all user profiles, meaning any documents or data not saved to the U or P drives will no longer be accessible. Please prepare for this upgrade by saving any browser bookmarks and other […]
Take Part in National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is National Cycbersecurity Awareness Month, and information services invites the University community to participate in various awareness activities throughout the month of October. Complete an online cybersecurity quiz or enter our monthly email phishing derby to be entered to win an amazon gift card. Stop by our informational tables in Franz Hall Lobby to […]