15-Minute Multi-Factor Authentication Training and Enrollment Sessions
Director of Information Security Gary Sheehan will host a series of 15-minute training sessions to help faculty and staff with mandatory multi-factor authentication enrollment, ahead of the Dec. 31 deadline.
Read More12 Scams of the Holiday Season: Safeguard, Manage Online Passwords
Keeping passwords secure should always be top of mind when accessing online accounts, but with a heightened number of scams during the holiday season, it’s a great time to review best practices for safeguarding and managing key account credentials. As a part of our 12 Scams of the Holiday Season series, we’re offering you tips to help keep you safe online.
Read MoreLastPass Password Manager: A Crash Course
LastPass, an easily downloadable internet extension for all browsers, is ideal for securely storing your passwords. Whether you’re someone who’s always forgetting a password, prefers to have a different password for every account, or anywhere in between, LastPass will become an essential tool for keeping your information safe and accessible.
Read MoreRemember passwords easily with passphrases
We already know the common best practices when it comes to passwords like creating a long password, using a unique password for each account, and changing passwords often. But… how do we remember all of these long, unique, and changing passwords? If you are not using a password manager like LastPass consider using passphrases to help with remembering these passwords.
Read MorePassword policy changes for your protection
In April, Instructional & Campus Technologies (ICT) implemented changes in our Password Policy. As a result, this will affect how faculty and staff interact with technicians for computer support. Learn what changed and what it means for you.
Read MoreManaging your account passwords
Earlier this month, Instructional & Campus Technologies upgraded the Self-Service Password Maintenance site that allows faculty, staff, and students the ability to manage their account passwords. The upgraded site makes it easier than ever for users to change their account passwords without contacting the Technology Service Desk.
Read MoreBitly users urged to change passwords
If you are a Bitly user you should be aware Bitly has had a data compromise. Learn more about the service and what you should do if you have a Bitly account.
Read More20 passwords you should never use
Are you using passwords that are easy to guess? Although it is easier to choose passwords that are easy for you to remember, you are putting your accounts at risk of being compromised. Many systems today have password restrictions such as length and requiring a number and special characters.
Read MoreTop 5 Password Best Practices
A username-password combination is the most common approach for gaining access to secure data or other resources. For many applications and systems, this combination is the only line of defense from unauthorized access. Creating strong passwords and keeping them safe helps to minimize the threat of them being guessed.
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