As part of an ongoing effort to enhance the security of the University’s computing environment, information services will enable two new email security features. The new features, “safe links” and “safe attachments,” will help reduce the spread of malware due to malicious links or infected attachments which are often associated with email phishing attempts. These […]
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Coming Sept. 14: New Office365 Sign On and Self-Service Password Reset
As part of an ongoing effort to simplify the password reset process and provide a more seamless login experience for webmail and Office365 web apps, information services will release a new Self-Service password reset tool and update the sign on process for Office365. These changes are scheduled for 7 a.m. on Thursday September 14. Once […]
September Cybersecurity Focus: Defending against Ransomware and Identity Theft
Do you know how to lock down your account to prevent hackers from accessing your information? What is ransomware and how can you avoid it? What happens if you become a victim of identity theft? These are some of the important questions and topics addressed in this month’s cybersecurity blog. Learn more about how to […]
Technology Services Update: It’s Been A Busy Summer
As the University starts a new academic year, information services is proud to provide an update regarding technology services on campus, according to Curt Pederson, chief information officer. Information services staff have continually worked to modernize technology infrastructure and application layers to support growing campus needs. With expanded networks, a new website, innovative technology in […]
Grand Opening of New Maker Space, Shiley Summer Project Showcase: Sept. 8
All faculty and staff are invited to celebrate Shiley School of Engineering student and faculty accomplishments on Friday, September 8, at 3 p.m., in Shiley Hall. Engineering dean Sharon Jones and the Shiley School of Engineering community will join generous supporters and industry partners to celebrate the creative projects of our students, faculty, and campus […]
Network Security Upgrade – Monday, Aug. 21
As part of Information Services ongoing efforts to improve the University’s network security posture, we will be deploying a new service to dynamically block outbound connections to Internet resources known to host malware, phishing sites, and botnets. If you are attempting to access a website and receive a “website blocked” message, the website is being […]
Temporary Change for In-Person Technical Support Appointments
As information services personnel work to complete summer efforts to prepare classroom and computer labs for the fall semester, campus technology users are asked for their patience in scheduling in-person technical support appointments. Beginning Monday, August 7, all are asked to contact the help desk for phone and remote workstation assistance at x7000. Technicians will resume […]
New Anti-Virus Software: SCEP
Over the next several weeks, information services will be transitioning university-owned computers from Symantec Endpoint Protection to Microsoft’s System Center Endpoint Protection (SCEP) for virus prevention and detection. UP’s license for Symantec will end in late July 2017, so every university-owned computer will need to be upgraded to SCEP. Not upgrading the anti-virus software will potentially […]
Banner Drive Moving on May 30
Information services is moving the Banner (W:) drive on the morning of Tuesday, May 30. The new location is: \\shared\Banner . Once the files are moved to the new location, you will need to log off your computer and back on if you are on Windows, or you will need to re-map to the new location if […]
Web Team Nominated for Innovation Award for New UP Website
The interdepartmental Web Team has been nominated for the “Best Innovation” award by Hannon Hill. The University of Portland’d website was nominated against those from Washoe County Nevada and Sarah Lawrence College. The winner will be announced at the annual Cascade Server Conference in Atlanta later this fall. The new UP website was launched last summer […]