A computer can be hacked or infected without you even knowing. Hackers are becoming smarter every day and developing different ways of infiltrating our computer systems. Hackers can gain unauthorized access, disrupt services like Netflix, Blackboard or email, and even steal and sell your identity, all by gaining access to your TU login information. You […]
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OTS Training Workshops + Quickly Find Notes in OneNote
Upcoming OTS Training Workshops Panopto – Lecture Recording Software Thursday, October 12th, 2017 – 10:00am-11:30am Cook 404A Utilize instructional recording software to enhance your course. Office 365: OneDrive Tuesday, October 17th, 2017 – 2:00pm-4:00pm – Cook 404A Collaborate, store and create documents and files using Microsoft OneDrive. DUO Multi-Factor Authentication Walk-In Session (BYOD) Thursday, October […]
Manage email and security groups through a new web app
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) is updating email and security groups through the remainder of 2017. These “Active Directory” groups are used for: • email distribution lists in Outlook • providing access to Outlook resource calendars and maildrops • granting file share access (like DeptShares/O Drives, CustomShares, SecureShares) • permitting access to applications (like […]
TU’s Cybersecurity event is TODAY!
Join the Office of Technology Services’ (OTS) Office of Information Security for today’s TU’s Cybersecurity event! This National Cybersecurity Awareness Month event will feature a presentation and Q&A by an industry expert. Stop by the event to interact with technology professionals and campus IT groups, get walk-up technology help, and learn about our cybersecurity services […]
TU’s Cybersecurity event is tomorrow!
Join the Office of Technology Services’ (OTS) Office of Information Security for TU’s Cybersecurity event! This National Cybersecurity Awareness Month event will feature a presentation and Q&A by an industry expert. Stop by the event to interact with technology professionals and campus IT groups, get walk-up technology help, and learn about our cybersecurity services and […]
Downtime Information for OTS’ Maintenance Window: extended hours this weekend
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) will perform system maintenance from Thursday, October 12 through Sunday October 15. The following services will be offline at various points during the maintenance window: Starting Thursday, October 12 The MyTU Portal login – outage approximately 5 p.m. Thursday, until Sunday, October 15 at 6 p.m. Access to PeopleSoft/Towson […]
Cybersecurity in the workplace is everyone’s business
Last week, the Office of Information Security in the Office of Technology Services kicked off National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) by providing a few simple steps and resources to online safety. Week 2: Cybersecurity in the Workplace Is Everyone’s Business Why is cybersecurity important at TU? In September 2017, there were more than 81,000 blocked cybersecurity […]
OTS Training Workshops + Easily Add Online Pictures in Microsoft Office
Upcoming OTS Training Workshops SharePoint: Fundamentals for Site Contributors Thursday, October 5th, 2017 – 1:00pm-3:00pm – Cook 404A Maximize group collaboration with this web-based service tied into Office 365. Creating Accessible PDF Documents Tuesday, October 10th, 2017 – 9:30am-11:00am – Cook 404A Learn how to take an existing document and make it accessible to people with […]
One week until TU’s Cybersecurity event!
Join the Office of Technology Services’ (OTS) Office of Information Security for TU’s Cybersecurity event! This National Cybersecurity Awareness Month event will feature a presentation and Q&A by an industry expert. Stop by the event to interact with technology professionals and campus IT groups, get walk-up technology help, and learn about our cybersecurity services and […]
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Since 2004, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance have designated October as National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM). This collaborative effort between government and industry was created to ensure that every American has the resources they need to stay safer and more secure online. Throughout October, the Office of […]
Malware found on the CCleaner app for Windows
Malware was recently found in CCleaner, a popular app that cleans out advertising cookies and junk programs to speed up devices. Hackers slipped a malicious program into the legitimate CCleaner software that could allow them to remotely access the device without the user’s knowledge. This hack was detected by Cisco Talos, a cybersecurity company that […]
Downtime Information for OTS’ Sunday Maintenance Window
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) is performing system maintenance this Sunday, September 24, from 6 a.m. until noon. The following services will be intermittently offline during the maintenance window: PeopleSoft/Towson Online Services PeopleSoft Financial Services PeopleSoft Human Capital Management PSSHARES MyTU Portal RMS (Housing) Inside (some functions) Business Objects Call Accounting (phone billing) ImageNow […]
OTS Training Workshops + Let OneNote Help You With Your Work
Upcoming OTS Training Workshops OneNote: Introduction Wednesday, September 20th, 2017 – 1:00pm-3:00pm – Cook 404A Learn the basics of OneNote, a comprehensive note taking app. Creating Accessible PDF Documents Thursday, September 21st, 2017 – 10:00am-11:30am – Cook 404A Learn how to take an existing document and make it accessible to people with disabilities. DUO Multi-Factor […]
OTS Training Workshops + Quickly Navigate an Excel Spreadsheet with These Keyboard Shortcuts
Upcoming OTS Training Workshops Excel: Fundamentals Thursday, September 14th, 2017 – 10:00am-1:00pm – Cook 404A Form a solid foundation of knowledge in Microsoft Excel. OneNote: Introduction Wednesday, September 20th, 2017 – 1:00pm-3:00pm – Cook 404A Learn the basics of OneNote, a comprehensive note taking app. Creating Accessible PDF Documents Thursday, September 21st, 2017 – 10:00am-11:30am – Cook […]
Equifax says data breach could impact 143 million Americans
In a release on September 7, 2017, Equifax, one of the “big three” US credit bureaus, said on July 29 they discovered “unauthorized access” by attackers to the company’s systems jeopardizing Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses, and some drivers license numbers of 143 million Americans. The hackers were able to gain access to the data […]
In a creative slump? Let PowerPoint Design Ideas help you out!
If you have ever struggled to make a PowerPoint presentation come alive, this week’s Computer Therapy episode can help. The Design Ideas feature in the online version and consumer versions of PowerPoint allows you to design on the fly by selecting a number of different design templates tailored to your presentation. This is a great […]
New malware protection to be installed on TU computers
To better protect TU faculty and staff computers from the increasing threats of advanced phishing campaigns and evolving malware, the Office of Information Security will be installing a new technology from Cisco called Advanced Malware Protection for Endpoints, or Cisco AMP for short. What is Cisco AMP? Cisco AMP is a protection solution used to […]
OTS Training Workshops + Quickly Start a Meeting with WebEx Personal Meeting Room
Upcoming OTS Training Workshops DUO Multi-Factor Authentication Walk-In Session (BYOD) Wednesday, September 6th, 2017 – 10:30am-2:30pm – Cook 404A Bring your mobile device (iPhone, Android, iPad, etc.) to this walk-in session and learn how to enroll and manage your devices. WebEx Information Session Wednesday, September 6th, 2017 – 2:00pm-2:45pm – Online Discover how to remotely […]
Five Questions With…Patrick Rohe: Duo Multi-Factor Authentication
OTS Training presents the latest episode in our “Five Questions With” series, which spotlights Duo Multi-Factor Authentication. Patrick Rohe, Associate Director of Identity & Access Management in the Office of Technology Services joins us in studio to talk about this new wide-reaching security service, which protects many University resources and will be used by all […]
Don’t take the bait! Be aware of fake Google emails
The start of the semester is prime time for hackers to send phishing email scams to student email accounts – and you are the University’s best line of defense. The Office of Information Security in the Office of Technology Services (OTS) reminds students to pay extra close attention when receiving an email that is supposedly […]
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