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Having recently moved from a purely technical role to a leadership position, Schulz says management is a labor of love that becomes more enjoyable each day.

The Backup and Recovery Rule outlines the requirements for backup and recovery of the U’s information systems and data in the event of a natural disaster, system failure, ransomware, or similar disruption.

The university has signed a three-year campus-wide license renewal for DocuSign, a cloud-based e-signature software authorized for university business purposes, including forms and documentation.

Namecoach, a web-based tool that allows users to record and share the pronunciations of their names with others, will be available at no cost to U community members who use Canvas on August 1. A Microsoft integration for Outlook and Teams is coming soon.

No IT governance bodies met in July. The Enterprise Web Advisory Committee (EWAC) will next gather on August 10; the Strategic Information Technology Committee (SITC) will reconvene on September 12; the Architecture and New Technology Committee (ANTC) will return on September 25; and the Teaching and Learning Portfolio (TLP) will meet at a date to be determined.

UIT staff recognized for their excellent work.

Poor documentation can be problematic. To address these issues, a UIT/ITS Documentation Community of Practice was formed to discuss strategies, policies, and procedures related to IT documentation.

The rule outlines the configuration, review, and IT security requirements for the log management and monitoring of the U’s information systems to help detect unauthorized activity, assist in IT security incident investigations, and protect the university’s data and information systems.

Once you know some of the basics about Utah's data privacy laws, like the Utah Consumer Privacy Act, you can create a plan and make informed decisions to protect your personal information.

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).