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Required Information Security Training Due March 31
As a reminder, the deadline for all faculty and staff to complete mandatory information security training is Thursday, March 31. All faculty and staff must take information security training annually in accordance with New York State requirements. If you have…
More Russian-Led Hacks, Cyberattacks On Critical Infrastructure Expected
Officials are closely monitoring the advances of the Russian military force in Ukraine within the physical and digital landscapes. Cyberthreats to critical government infrastructure are a growing concern, not only targeted at Ukraine, but also Western nations and government agencies….
Alert: Increased State-Sponsored Cyberattack Activity
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is warning U.S. organizations to beware of a possible rise in state-sponsored cyberattacks. Syracuse University’s Information Security team within Information Technology Services (ITS) has not detected any marked increase in activity over the…
Required Information Security Training for Faculty and Staff Now Available
Data security has never been more important to the University as a community and as an institution. With bad actors constantly evolving their methods of attack, the University’s faculty and staff remain its first and last line of defense. All…
Upcoming Change to Microsoft Multi-Factor Authentication App: Number Verification
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is currently enabled for all students, faculty and staff accessing SUMail, Office365, MySlice, Blackboard and many other web-based applications. Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 18, users responding to a push notification from the Microsoft Authenticator app will be presented…
Upcoming Change to Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for MySlice
Effective Tuesday, Dec. 14, the University will update MySlice’s security settings. This update will maintain a strong security posture while also reducing MFA prompts for community members using devices that are accessed with a NetID and password. These devices include…
Lights, Camera…Cybersecurity! Professor Constructs Studio for Instructional Videos
Electrical engineering and computer science professor Kevin Du wanted to up the production value of the cybersecurity instruction videos he has been posting to YouTube and decided to construct a studio inside his lab space. “I used to have one…
iSchool Launches Online Information Management and Technology Undergraduate Program
Beginning in fall 2021, students will have the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree in information management and technology online through the School of Information Studies (iSchool). The new online program allows students seeking a part-time degree to have access…
Cybersecurity Programs Help Veterans Transition to Civilian Workforce
Shiu-Kai Chin, professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, and Christopher Springs, student veteran in the College of Professional Studies, were interviewed for the INSIGHT Into Diversity article “Cybersecurity Programs Offer Veterans a Natural Transition to Civilian Workforce.”…
Syracuse Program Preparing Students for Cybersecurity Fight Against Criminal Hackers
The federal government is taking on cybersecurity threats and ransomware attacks like never before. Now widely viewed as a national security threat, President Biden recently launched an initiative to address the dangers of ransomware by working with global partners to…