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Digital security tip: Prepare now for seasonal cyberattacks

Criminals will try to scam you during the holidays.

As we prepare for holiday season, criminals are thinking about ways they can capitalize on current events and issues. By thinking ahead and staying alert, however, we can better prepare for potential phishing schemes, social engineering, and other cyberattacks.

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Using remote access, and the U's new VPN, responsibly

Remote access

Rule 4-004H: Remote Access outlines the requirements and responsibilities that U students, faculty, staff, and affiliates should follow to properly protect the university’s IT resources when connecting off-site to the U’s network for school or work purposes.

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IT security education efforts strengthen the U

IT security training, like Cybersecurity Awareness Month, is available

University Rule 4-004O: Security Awareness and Training mandates information security education to help users recognize IT security concerns and respond accordingly, and understand their information system security roles and responsibilities.

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VPN users must use GlobalProtect by the end of 2021

Palo Alto GlobalProtect VPN logo

By next year, all VPN users are expected to switch to GlobalProtect, which will become the central VPN service for all University of Utah and University of Utah Health staff, faculty, students, and affiliates.

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This IT security rule helps protect U data. Are you following it?

The U has a rule to protect institutional data — and us.

If the university and its community members don’t comply with Rule 4-004C: Data Classification and Encryption, they not only open the door for potential malicious attacks, they can also be held liable for not safeguarding the data.

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Top IT resources for U students, faculty, and staff

IT resources available to U students include laptops from Marriott Library.

Whether you are a new or returning student, faculty member, or staff member, these five IT resources/services will prepare you for the year ahead and set you up for success.

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IT security policies are critical to the U's mission

IT policies are critical to the U's mission

If you’re the average University of Utah faculty or staff member, it’s possible you’ve never read the U’s information technology and IT security policies. Whether you have or have not, we all must follow them — and for good reason, too.

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Town hall recap: Telecommuters must follow IT security policies

Steve Hess, chief information officer

During a recent U town hall, CIO Steve Hess addressed the IT security issues that come with telecommuting, including concerns about data privacy and work on personal devices. He urged employees (and students) to review and follow university IT regulations.

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Last Updated: 4/11/22