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Poster says he enjoys working in information security because he is surrounded by intelligent and interesting people who take pride in their work protecting the institution.

The update, which includes a refreshed interface and improves the IT security and performance of the Microsoft authentication process, will roll out over several weeks.

If an employment offer sounds too good to be true, creates a sense of urgency, or arrives unsolicited, it's likely a scam.

State legislators continue to build on previous laws, examining data processing as well as privacy rights and expectations and enacting the nation's first major artificial intelligence (AI) law.

While using an external provider for websites with no sensitive data isn’t against university policy, those services often do not meet the university’s accessibility, branding, and IT security standards, potentially affecting the U’s reputation and safety.

On March 26, the U's Information Security Office upgraded to Duo Universal Prompt, which includes more authentication options and a new interface for the Duo Management Portal, web browsers, and mobile app.

Jake Johansen, director for Enterprise Security in the U’s Information Security Office (ISO), says the initiative is not an effort to filter the websites the university community can access. It's about protecting the U from internet-sourced threats.

Secure sockets layer (SSL) warnings alert users to potential IT security threats, so you should never ignore them.

If you use social media, make purchases online, own smart devices, play games online, or do other online activities, you're sharing your data with others. The good news is you can control how your data is used.

The U's Information Security Office routinely performs simulated phishing exercises to educate users on and increase awareness around phishing, a common technique criminals use to elicit personal information, install malware, and gain access to devices, networks, and systems.