You may have heard that Enterprise Security will soon put security in place that will block employees from forwarding their osu.edu email accounts to other accounts outside of the university (this change does NOT affect students, emeriti and non-employee alumni with Lifetime Email Forwarding Service).
Information technology and cybersecurity fields are constantly evolving, making it crucial for professionals to keep up with the most current information, education and trends. Enterprise Security at The Ohio State University is making sure IT professionals within the university and the Wexner Medical Center are at the forefront of these ever-changing fields.
Enter Cybersecurity Days.
In addition to securing systems, information security professionals must respond to security incidents resulting from a loss or breach of information caused by unsafe habits of workplace staff.
In the course of your work for The Ohio State University, you may need to access institutional data that must be kept secure and confidential. To help you understand your responsibilities when handling institutional data, we encourage you to educate yourself by taking training that outlines the university's Institutional Data Policy. This training is recommended for all university employees and it is required annually for anyone with access to restricted data.
Wrapping up the summer with a last-call vacation? What would you do if your phone decides to make a splash when you are poolside? There’s nothing worse than losing all your data – photos, contacts and lists – because your device is hacked, lost, stolen or destroyed. Back up your assets for a faster recovery.
These are meeting notes from the OCIO Leadership Meeting on August 7, 2017.
Whether you’re a Newb, a Wizard or even a Ninja, a cybercriminal can take all the fun out of gaming by luring you into downloading software or clicking a link that infects your computer and exposes your personal info. You can still enjoy gaming with players across the globe by following basic security practices like applying strong passwords, keeping your system current and using common sense (don’t click on weird sh*t).
The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) will rollout Office 365 for faculty and staff on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. This opportunity will give access to all faculty, staff, and guests at The Ohio State University giving them access to use the suite in the classroom, at work, and at home on their personal devices.
Similar to Office 365 for Students, this service will provide the following to all qualified faculty and staff:
The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) has just released a new wireless configuration utility! This new-and-improved tool will automatically configure your personal devices so they can connect to the osuwireless network.
