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Don't give up the keys to the castle - be identity smart

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Ahead of Identity Management Day on April 13, Chris Stucker, associate director for Identity & Access Management, discusses how we can all help prevent attackers from compromising our identities, and breaching the university’s defenses.

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IT governance roundup

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The Strategic Information Technology Committee (SITC) met on March 9. The Enterprise Web Advisory Council (EWAC) regrouped on March 11. The Architecture and New Technology Committee (ANTC) reconvened on March 22. The Teaching and Learning Portfolio (TLP) will meet on April 21. EWAC will meet again on April 22. SITC will reconvene on May 11. ANTC will regroup on May 24.

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Leadership Spotlight: Donna M. Roach, CIO, U of U Health

Donna M. Roach, chief information officer, University of Utah Health

The Information Technology Services leader, who considers herself a Midwesterner and credits her parents for her interest in health care IT, aims to create a true digital health experience for the community and holds a host of hobbies, including snorkeling, baking, and card-making.

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Several university IT security policies receive updates

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The Academic Senate recently approved changes to three items and the addition of one procedure under Policy 4-004: Information Security Policy, which the Information Security Office requested in order to stay current with the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape and organizational requirements.

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Dave Sageser: medieval history buff, weekend warrior

Dave Sageser

The system administrator in UIT’s Campus Computer Support team also goes by Lord Christophe Von Lübbeke, a persona he assumes as part of the Barony of Loch Salann, the Salt Lake City chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism.

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Free Microsoft Whiteboard app integrates with Teams

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Included in the University of Utah's campus agreement with Microsoft and integrated with Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Whiteboard lets you create and share digital whiteboards. There is no cost to current U students, staff, and faculty.

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Upcoming ITIL Foundations classes will be offered online

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New dates have been announced for upcoming ITIL Foundations classes. The online classes give participants a practical understanding of IT Service Management (ITSM) best practices, in preparation for the ITIL Foundation in Service Management exam.

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Call or text from an unknown number? Here's what to do.

Someone holds a phone, the screen of which shows an incoming call from an unknown contact and the options to answer or decline it.

The Information Security Office shares some tips on how to handle calls and text messages from unknown numbers or seemingly legitimate numbers that aren’t part of your contact list, while assisting the university in its contact tracing efforts.

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Last Updated: 4/11/22