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Access Simplified: Advancing Michigan Medicine’s Security with a Single Password
Michigan Medicine has transitioned to a single 15-character passphrase to replace multiple passwords. The new passphrase is easier to remember and eliminates the need for annual password resets. The transition was designed to be seamless and the project team worked well together to make it happen.
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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.
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Securing Mechanical Engineering Networks
When coordinated and planned correctly, collaboration between faculty, students, and information technology can maintain security while allowing researchers the flexibility needed to drive innovation in a constantly changing engineering environment. “Maintaining PI autonomy and creating a secure environment is critical and increasingly challenging,” says Department Chair Ellen Arruda. In an ongoing effort to further secure the Department of Mechanical…
Message from the VPIT-CIO
Can you believe that we are only a few weeks away from the end of the 2023-2024 school year? Time is going by so fast. This has been a monumental academic year for the Michigan IT community. We have faced both unprecedented challenges and incredible technological advances. Throughout it all, I have been so impressed by how Michigan IT always puts our users first. We know our mission, and we live it every day.
Leadership Profile: Dima Tawakkol
Dima Tawakkol is the director of academic applications and classroom technology services within HITS. She leads a team that supports various segments of the medical school community.
Profiles in IT: Anitra Wells—Customer service catalyst
Anitra Wells is a desktop support specialist with ITS-Dearborn. She is proud of her customer service skills and genuinely enjoys helping people with their tech needs. In her free time, she enjoys playing cozy video games, diamond painting, and crocheting.
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Vulnerability Scanning and Blocking of Unremediated Systems
Information Assurance (IA) provides Tenable Vulnerability Scanning for units. As outlined in the Vulnerability Management standard, IA also blocks systems when serious vulnerabilities reported to a unit remain unaddressed.