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UIT will gradually activate Duo 2FA for alumni access to UMail from any email application — e.g., Microsoft Outlook (Windows, macOS, Android, iOS) and Apple Mail — and Campus Information Services (CIS).

Every Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., a cross-functional team of subject matter experts meets online to field questions around the University of Utah Cybersecurity Program, which includes the unit-level implementation of a suite of cybersecurity tools.

When correctly implemented, the technical requirements for network security outlined by Rule 4-004I can prevent an interruption of network service or a compromise of the university’s IT security.

Take a couple of extra seconds to evaluate every email — especially those with a link or an attachment — for red flags, including unfamiliar greetings and requests for sensitive information.

Rule 4-004H outlines the requirements and user responsibilities when accessing the university’s IT resources, information systems, and information assets remotely (e.g., Citrix and virtual private network).

The U does not have a license for Slack, so it is not approved for university business. It’s also not approved for creating, processing, transmitting, or storing restricted and sensitive data as required by university policy.

Microsoft is ending extended support for Windows 8.1, Office 2013, and Windows Server 2012 and Server 2012 R2. Extended support includes software updates, patches to fix IT security issues and bugs, and technical support.

While basic IT security practices will help you protect your data, you can take additional steps to make a data breach or cyberattack more difficult for criminals and incident response easier for you.

Rule 4-004G focuses on detecting and remediating IT security vulnerabilities to protect university IT systems and resources from threats that could interrupt service or compromise the U’s IT security.

With the rise of synthetic media like ChatGPT, it’s important to increase our technological literacy and implement healthy, curious, and cautious data privacy habits to protect our personal information.