It’s best to avoid public WiFi and go online using a secure U-M WiFi option or a secure home wireless network. If you need to use public WiFi, you can do so more securely by following the tips below. Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) Secure Your Internet Connection includes best practices for securing your connection and helps… Read More »
Going places this summer? Pack along these Safe Computing tips for traveling with technology. You’ll rest assured that you’re ready to take off on your next adventure, and well prepared to safeguard both your own and the university’s data. Preparing for Travel Only take what you need: Update and prepare your devices: Set up basic security settings: If… Read More »
The 2026 Privacy@Michigan event series, co-sponsored by the ITS Privacy Office and the School of Information, ran from Data Privacy Day on January 28 through late March. The event series explored timely and far-reaching topics related to privacy from a variety of disciplines and perspectives.
Spring brings brightly colored tulips, buds on the trees, and job offer scams targeting students.
Join us for Privacy@Michigan events in March.
Join us for Privacy@Michigan events and programming featuring engaging presentations and more.
SUMIT and Safe Computing events last month celebrated and promoted IT security at U-M – slide presentations and recordings are available.
As the U-M community settles into another academic year of teaching, learning, and research, we are reminded why it is so important to protect U-M’s wealth of digital assets. It’s a great time to celebrate national Cybersecurity Awareness month with Security at U-M in IT (SUMIT) events throughout October. ITS Information Assurance (IA) and the ITS Privacy Office… Read More »
Join award-winning journalist Karen Hao and Patrick Barry, clinical assistant professor at the University of Michigan Law School, for an eye-opening discussion on Hao’s best-selling book, “Empire of AI.” Monday, October 20, 5 p.m.
Phishing and scams target university students across higher education. Help protect U-M students by spreading awareness of job offer and football ticket scams.
Watch for scams that aim to steal your login credentials and then redirect your direct deposit.
Safe Computing offers guidance on practicing online hygiene, protecting yourself from online harassment and misinformation, and protecting your privacy.
The MCommunity Directory now offers the option for faculty and staff to choose who can view their campus mailing address.
Scams that are designed to steal your login under false pretenses, such as a party invitation or a request to review a document, are affecting the U-M community. Please share this information with faculty, staff and students in your unit or department. How it works Scammers send you an email directing you to enter your uniqname, password, and… Read More »
Join Carnegie Mellon University’s Dr. Sauvik Das for a presentation exploring privacy in the age of AI on Jan. 28 at noon to celebrate Data Privacy Day 2025.
Multi-factor authentication is an important capability that helps secure the login process. Learn how to avoid getting caught by MFA scams.
New capabilities and features utilizing AI are increasingly included in updates to apps and operating systems. Here are some tips to remember when using AI with sensitive data.
SUMIT events celebrated and promoted IT security at U-M – slide presentations are available.
A recording of Kashmir Hill, NYT Technology Reporter, speaking on October 7 at the Ford School about privacy in the age of facial recognition is now available.
U-M IT professionals who manage Active Directory (AD) accounts in UMROOT have an important responsibility for the security of those accounts. This responsibility includes ensuring that they are: Those who manage AD accounts in UMROOT should review a complete list of guidelines annually. Please see Active Directory Non-uniqname Accounts (U-M Weblogin required). Thank you for diligence in managing… Read More »