Beware of Multi-factor Authentication Scams
Multi-factor authentication is an important capability that helps secure the login process. Learn how to avoid getting caught by MFA scams.
Protect Sensitive Data as AI Features Proliferate across Tech Industry
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 Wrap-Up and Presentation Slides
SUMIT events celebrated and promoted IT security at U-M – slide presentations are available.
Who Owns Your Face – A Conversation with NYT Kashmir Hill at Ford School
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.
Guidelines for Managing Active Directory (UMROOT) Accounts
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 »
Focus on Security This Fall
As the U-M community settles into study, work and life during the fall semester, news of breaches, scams, and disinformation abound.
ITS to Disable Inactive Active Directory (UMROOT) Accounts Daily
ITS will begin disabling inactive Active Directory (UMROOT) accounts on a daily basis beginning October 9, 2024, as part of an ongoing effort to protect credentials in accordance with the Access, Authorization, and Authentication Management (DS-22) standard.
Request Process for Next-of-Kin Access to U-M Accounts
ITS IA has taken steps to streamline the process for next of kin to gain access to information contained in personal email, files, or other digital resources of a deceased or incapacitated holder of a U-M account. The updated information reminds U-M community members that they are strongly encouraged to store personal files, folders, email, or other personal data in non-UM personal accounts.
STAC Summit Meeting and ITS IA Open House
Two April events brought the U-M IT security community together in a spirit of engagement, transparency and shared goals.
History of Surveillance Timeline on Safe Computing
The ITS Information Assurance team has published the History of Surveillance Timeline, a unique resource on Safe Computing for those who like to learn from history.
Black History Month 2024: An artist and writer examine surveillance
Black History Month pays “tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society.” The Black History Month 2024 theme, “African Americans and the Arts,” explores the key influence African Americans have had in the fields of “visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary and… Read More »
Duo releases a new look to all customers — coming to U-M Feb. 20
On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, the University of Michigan will start using an updated Duo Universal Prompt screen for two-factor authentication. All Duo customers across the world, including U-M, are required to transition to the Universal Prompt, and Duo is ending support for the traditional version.
Enhanced confidentiality of information on ITS Websites
Information and Technology Services (ITS) is reviewing more closely all technical service information published publicly. In the spirit of an open, higher-education environment, much of the documentation and content published by ITS has been accessible to the public, even when only intended for the U-M community. Going forward, the ITS approach will be to limit access to some… Read More »
Ways to Step Up Security
IT security and privacy is a shared responsibility. Learn key ways you can step up IT security and privacy.
TikTok, Boom. documentarian earns Emmy nom
ITS congratulates Shalini Kantayya on her 2023 News & Documentary Emmy nomination for her documentary TikTok, Boom. This is her second Emmy nomination. Kantayya directs “fiction and nonfiction films that artfully marry the future of science with the future of story.” (shalinikantayya.net) ITS hosted a conversation with Kantayya about TikTok, Boom. for a Dissonance event earlier this year.… Read More »