As announced previously, the University’s WiFi policy prohibits the use of non-OIT maintained WiFi routers/access points, and OIT is asking for cooperation from all Clarkson community members to stop using such devices immediately. If you are unsure whether or not the WiFi device you are using is maintained by OIT, please contact the HelpDesk. Every … Continue reading Faculty/Staff asked to turn down WiFi networks
Confluence Upgrade 2/12/2019
Maintenance scheduled for 2/12/2019 OIT will be performing an upgrade to Confluence during the normal maintenance window on 2/12/2019. We will be upgrading to version 6.13 which will add better PDF exporting capabilities and additional user management. You may also notice a subtle change in the font being used. Confluence currently uses Arial and the … Continue reading Confluence Upgrade 2/12/2019
New Central Authentication Service (CAS) login screen coming soon
The Office of Information Technology is updating the login page you will use to access many Clarkson resources including Moodle, PeopleSoft, the Intranet site, Concerto, EZProxy, RAVEAlert, Handshake and more! The new login page will be easier to navigate and provide quick and easy access to information about the IT HelpDesk, resetting your password and … Continue reading New Central Authentication Service (CAS) login screen coming soon
Excuse us while the dust settles!
IT HelpDesk prepares to move to the ERC We are in the process of opening a new walk-up service location for the IT HelpDesk. Its new location will be on the second floor of the ERC, in the freshly renovated space. It is our hope that this new location will be more convenient for the … Continue reading Excuse us while the dust settles!
Windows 7 reaches “End of Life” on 1/14/202
(Originally posted on 12/23/19) Network access from all university-owned computers running Windows 7 will be blocked beginning January 14, 2020. As previously announced, Microsoft has scheduled the “End of Life” for Windows 7 on that date and leaving these machines on our network creates a significant security risk to the entire university community. If you … Continue reading Windows 7 reaches “End of Life” on 1/14/202
New policy regarding wireless access points.
The University has recently finalized a WiFi policy which prohibits the use of personal WiFi routers/access points, and OIT is asking for cooperation from all Clarkson community members to stop using such devices at this time. We all have a ton of devices that we want to be connected the Internet. Smartphones, tablets, printers, computers … Continue reading New policy regarding wireless access points.
Shared Drive & PeopleSoft Maintenance
The Office of Information Technology will be performing maintenance to filservers (Shared Drives) and PeopleSoft beginning the evening of Wednesday 12/18/2018 that will cause interruptions in services. The following services will be affected: Shared Drives P, S, & U PeopleSoft Maintenance on the fileservers (Shared Drives) will begin around 6:00pm Wednesday 12/19/2018 with all services … Continue reading Shared Drive & PeopleSoft Maintenance
Quiz Time – Mandatory Information Security Training in Moodle
As National Cyber Security Awareness Month is winding down, we want to stress the importance of ensuring your online safety and protecting sensitive data. Clarkson expects it of all faculty, staff, and students. All faculty and staff are required to take the InfoSec 101 & 102 courses in Moodle and follow its guidance. In addition, … Continue reading Quiz Time – Mandatory Information Security Training in Moodle
Ensuring your online safety is just this easy.
Improving cyber-safety is all about establishing a routine No matter where you work, or your job title, part of your responsibility is ensuring online safety and protecting sensitive data. Clarkson expects it of all faculty, staff, and students. Take advantage of training the university provides like the InfoSec 101 & 102 courses in Moodle and … Continue reading Ensuring your online safety is just this easy.
You won’t believe which career is growing 4X faster than all others?
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that demand for Information Security Analysts will outpace all other occupations averaged together by 4:1. Oh, and the median annual salary was over $95,000 … not too shabby. Clarkson’s Career Center is positioned to help students explore the possibilities. Stop in sometime this week or reach out via … Continue reading You won’t believe which career is growing 4X faster than all others?