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Back to (Cybersecurity) School: 5 Tips From ITS
The digital realm is riddled with email and phishing scams, hoaxes, fake websites, spam and sundry schemes that hackers and identity thieves conjure up to trick people into revealing bank account and credit card numbers, Social Security numbers and other…
ITS Advisory: Texting-Based Phishing Scam
Information Technology Services (ITS) has received reports of malicious texting, also known as smishing, occurring on campus. These scams involve individuals receiving text messages from someone claiming to be a known University staff member. The scammer requests account information and/or…
A Family Affair: ITS Staff Members John and Gianna Mangicaro Share a Lifetime of Syracuse Memories
Growing up, Gianna Mangicaro ’18 loved shadowing her father, John, a University employee of over 40 years, on Take Your Child to Work Day. Invigorated by the energy of campus, Gianna knew when it came time to select a college,…
Applications for the Summer Institute for Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning Due Friday
Applications for the 2023 Summer Institute for Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning (SITETL) are due Friday, April 28. SITETL is an exciting hands-on program for faculty members who wish to develop their expertise and use of classroom technology in their courses,…
Information Security Training for Faculty and Staff Due April 2
The annual information security training for University faculty and staff has begun. All faculty and staff must complete mandatory information security training in accordance with New York State requirements. Faculty and staff can complete their annual training at any time…
Change to Sign-In Experience for Some Applications and an Upcoming MySlice Update
Information Technology Services (ITS) would like to share the following updates regarding University resources. For more information about technology on campus, please visit the ITS website or explore the information technology resources available on Answers. ITS also is on Instagram….
‘Ultra’ Strength: ITS Online Learning Services Helps Ease Transition to New Blackboard Version
Beginning with the Fall 2024 term, all University Blackboard courses will be offered in Ultra Course View, an entirely redesigned approach to Blackboard courses both for instructors and for students. Ultra Course View includes a clean, modern look and a…
Blackboard Ultra Course Building Session on Wednesday, Jan. 4
Beginning with the Fall 2024 semester, all University Blackboard courses will be offered in Ultra Course View. To help instructors who use Blackboard prepare for the transition, the ITS Online Learning Services (OLS) team will host an Ultra Sprint training…
Protecting Yourself from Phishing Scams
The start of a new semester offers a good opportunity to assess the current phishing landscape. While multi-factor authentication, strong passwords and anti-virus software remain key ingredients to information security, bad actors continue to adapt their methods and schemes. Some…
Syracuse University to Pilot Private Cellular Network in Select Residence Halls, Academic Buildings
Syracuse University, in partnership with JMA Wireless, will soon install a cutting-edge, 5G private wireless network in select residence halls and academic buildings as part of a pilot program that will run for the duration of the Fall 2022 semester….