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  • Online security

    Holiday Shopping: Check the privacy settings on your smart devices!

    December 17, 2021

    When you're thinking about purchasing a Smart device of any kind -- whether it's a home security device or a Smart refrigerator, it's important to check the privacy ratings before purchasing and to make sure to secure your privacy settings before you begin using your device.

  • Email

    Don't forget to set vacation email and voicemail settings before the holidays!

    December 17, 2021

    As the holidays approach and winter office closures are upon us, don't forget to update your vacation messages on your office phone and email account.

  • Online security

    Password Tips & Advice

    December 03, 2021

    Passphrases (or passwords) are like house keys to your personal home online. Making your passwords as strong as possible helps keep your information secure, both at home and at University of Alaska.

  • cloud storage

    University of Alaska Banner Cloud Migration

    December 03, 2021

    The University of Alaska Office of Information Technology has embarked on a project that will advance the Banner enterprise resource planning ecosystem and enable increased agility and stability.

  • 10-digit dialing changes

    November 05, 2021

    Phone dialing from on-campus locations has recently changed. Be sure to update call forwarding and other systems affected by the changes.

  • Time to update your °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±appdirectory information

    November 05, 2021

    When the clocks change for daylight saving's it's a great time to remember to update your directory information.

  • Online security

    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.

  • webinar

    WEBINAR: Social Engineering

    October 15, 2021

    Please join the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±appSecurity Matters team for their webinar "Social Engineering" on Wednesday, October 20th, from 12:00 - 1:00 pm.

  • Phone

    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.

  • Cybersecurity

    Webinar: Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CAM) 2021 Kick Off

    October 01, 2021

    Please join the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±appSecurity 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.