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Fall 2022 - IT Support News for Teaching
August 11, 2022Fall 2022 newsletter for instructors who are interested in using technology with their classes this fall
Learning Management System (LMS) Update - D2L: Brightspace is Now Available for Fall 2022 Faculty
July 28, 2022As you are aware, we are changing our Learning Management System (LMS) from BlackBoard to Brightspace. For the Fall 2022 semester, you will have the option to use either tool.
No need to wait on hold.
June 13, 2022For the fastest response submit a Service Desk Ticket.
Is This the New Look of Phishing?
May 05, 2022New Communication Format for STAWG
May 03, 2022Renew Your WolfieNet Secure Certificate by April 20, 2022
April 18, 2022Last year, the security certificate for the WolfieNet-Secure wireless network was updated. This certificate update is executed every few years in order to keep our network security up to date. With so many of our services relying on the network, it is clear how vital network security is. The process to update the certificate on all your wireless devices is very simple and just takes about 1 minute to complete. Please note that you only need to install this certificate if you have not connected to WolfieNet-Secure in the past year.
Renew Your WolfieNet Secure Certificate before April 20th, 2022
April 18, 2022Last year, the security certificate for the WolfieNet-Secure wireless network was updated. This certificate update is executed every few years in order to keep our network security up to date. With so many of our services relying on the network, it is clear how vital network security is. The process to update the certificate on all your wireless devices is very simple and just takes about 1 minute to complete. Please note that you only need to install this certificate if you have not connected to WolfieNet-Secure in the past year.
Cyber Threat Alert: Hardship Fund Scam
April 08, 2022Your Stony Brook NetID Password Requires Immediate Attention
March 25, 2022As you may recall, the University moved from passwords to passphrases more than a year ago. In response to President Biden's statement regarding the urgency of improving cyber defenses, you are required to update your NetID password to one that meets the University’s length and complexity requirements to enhance user account security.
Summer 2022 Security Tips
March 17, 2022New Google Layout Coming Soon (March 2022)
March 14, 2022Google is introducing a new, integrated view for Gmail, making it easy to move between applications like Gmail, Chat, and Meet in one unified location on your computer.
Internet Explorer 11 - End of Support
March 11, 2022Microsoft has announced that it will stop supporting Internet Explorer 11 on June 15, 2022. It will be removed from any device it is installed on after that date as a part of the regular Windows Operating System patching cycle. Microsoft will no longer provide support or patches. Therefore, it is recommended that you start using a modern browser if you haven’t already.
How to Be Cyber-Safe During Tax Season 2022
March 01, 2022Cyber Threat Alert: Apple Devices Are at Risk
February 11, 2022January 28th - Data Privacy Day
January 28, 2022IT Newsletter for Instructors
January 13, 2022Blackboard Maintenance Complete - (some known issues to be aware of)
December 29, 2021Cyber Threat Alert: University Targeted Phishing Campaigns
December 08, 2021Duo Security Two-Step Login Coming to all Student NetIDs on December 20th
December 01, 2021To better protect your personal information and the University, Duo Security two-step login is going to be required for all Students starting on Monday, December 20th, 2021 to access Single Sign-On protected applications, which includes widely used services such as Email and Zoom. Learn what this means and how to register devices for DUO.