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Renew 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.
Your 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.
New 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.
IT Newsletter for Instructors
January 13, 2022Blackboard Maintenance Complete - (some known issues to be aware of)
December 29, 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.
Renew Your WolfieNet Secure Certificate Reminder
July 20, 2021Zoom Cloud Recording Retention
April 23, 2021Starting June 1st, 2021, Zoom cloud recordings older than 180 days will automatically be deleted and sent to a trash folder. This action will be on a rolling basis and recordings will be removed after they pass the 180 day mark. If you wish to keep your recordings, instructions are provided below.
Campus IT Professionals React to Nationwide Ransomware Threat
November 02, 2020Zoom changes - September 14th, 2020
September 09, 2020Symantec updates happening this weekend on all DoIT managed machines
September 09, 2020New Integrated Gmail Coming in Early September
August 27, 2020In early September 2020, Gmail on the web and Android will get a new integrated experience including Chat, shared tasks, shared documents, and document editing right in Gmail
Classic Gmail Chat Transitioning to Google Chat on 7/15
July 06, 2020Beginning July 15th, 2020, the Chat in Gmail will transition from classic Hangouts to Google Chat. Google Chat still has chat functionality plus editing messages, reactions, and team rooms that support better team collaboration.
Update your Operating System and/or Web Browser If You Get "Certificate Error" or "Connection is not private" errors
June 05, 2020If you get a certificate error or connection is not private error message when trying to access a campus service like Blackboard, your device's operating system and/or browser is out of date. You need to upgrade your operating system (OS) and/or web browser.
Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Stony Brook Employees
June 02, 2020Stay up-to-date and cyber-aware!
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