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Multi-factor Authentication Reminder
October 15, 2021
October 20th is the target date for your account to be enrolled in MFA, using a tool called Duo. Enabling Duo MFA on your account is one very important way to protect you and the university from these attacks.
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October 15, 2021
Please join the UA Security Matters team for their webinar "Social Engineering" on Wednesday, October 20th, from 12:00 - 1:00 pm.
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Alaska Transitioning to 10-Digit Local Call Dialing
October 15, 2021
By October 24, 2021, local in-state calls will require the 3 digit area code + the typical 7 digit phone number for a total of 10-digits.
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Webinar: Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CAM) 2021 Kick Off
October 01, 2021
Please join the UA Security Matters team on October 4, at 12:00 p.m. for their Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CAM) 2021 Kick Off, the first in a series of security awareness webinars this October.
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Kaltura Scheduled Storage Cleanup scheduled for Dec. 17
October 01, 2021
In order to contain cost, reduce our storage footprint, stay aligned with industry best practices, contract requirements, and anticipated use -. OIT is planning the content deletion of old and unused Kaltura videos for December 17.
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Here is how multi-factor authentication works
September 17, 2021
Here are some tips on how to set up multi-factor authentication -- an online security step that will soon be required for all University of Alaska employees.
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Multi-factor authentication will soon be required for all UA employees
September 17, 2021
All University of Alaska employees will be required to implement multi-factor authentication for UA accounts as a step to ensure higher levels of online security.
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September 03, 2021
OIT's service desk has implemented several new processes to help support campuswide health and safety measures this fall.
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An Inclusive Meetings Checklist
August 20, 2021
Recent research points out that minoritized employees have experienced ongoing or increased levels of bias in virtual and hybrid work environments.
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Multi-factor authentication requirement now in effect
August 06, 2021
UA System Banner users have been asked to enroll in MFA by August 3.
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