Vanderbilt IT
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SkyVU steering committee provides update on initiative to upgrade, improve university systems
More than 350 faculty and staff participated in a town hall meeting Oct. 25 to learn more about SkyVU, the new cloud-based Oracle solution that will provide support for many of the university’s financial, administrative and research support systems effective July 1, 2017. Read MoreOct 27, 2016
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Protect yourself from identity theft
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Vanderbilt IT has launched its second-annual campaign to make the Vanderbilt community aware of various security issues. Read MoreOct 20, 2016
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Protect yourself from ransomware
Ransomware is a type of malware that prevents a user from accessing his or her system through various forms of encryption. To decrypt these systems, hackers request a form of payment, or ransom, from the user in exchange for the key. Read MoreOct 12, 2016
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Vanderbilt IT launches cybersecurity awareness campaign
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Vanderbilt IT is launching its second annual campaign to make the Vanderbilt community aware of various security issues. Read MoreOct 6, 2016
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Vanderbilt IT adds initiatives to Highlights site
Vanderbilt IT has added new articles showcasing Fiscal Year 2016 projects to the Highlights site. This site captures major projects and initiatives from June 30, 2014, through today. Read MoreOct 3, 2016
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Important Box.com announcements for university users
Vanderbilt IT announces that two new changes are coming for Box.com users. Read MoreSep 22, 2016
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Learn about SkyVU updates on its blog
SkyVU has launched a blog on its website. Posts capture updates regarding business processes and SkyVU programs, along with Q&A sessions with key project team members. Read MoreAug 5, 2016
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Phishers target university employees via fake salary increase emails
VUIT Security Operations has detected a targeted attack against university users. Phishers continue to target university employees with information pertaining to salary increases. Read MoreJul 14, 2016
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Create strong, unique passwords to protect your digital identity
Over the past few weeks, LinkedIn, MySpace and Tumblr announced that millions of user accounts have been compromised. VUIT strongly recommends that you proactively change your passwords for these services. Read MoreJul 5, 2016
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SkyVU to provide cloud-based support for university business applications
The university's financial, administrative and research support systems will be supported centrally in the future using an Oracle-based solution dubbed "SkyVU." Read MoreMar 21, 2016
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Learn more about ERP project at March 15 launch
Come to the Enterprise Resource Planning system project launch March 15 to learn about the executive steering committee's vision for the project and its impact on Vanderbilt's future. Read MoreMar 9, 2016
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Protect yourself against phishing attacks
Vanderbilt IT has compiled the following information about what a phish looks like, common techniques used by attackers after an account is compromised, and best practices to protect yourself from becoming a victim of phishing. Read MoreFeb 24, 2016
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Protect yourself from identity theft and fraud
Vanderbilt IT recommends that you take the following precautions to avoid becoming victims of spear phishing campaigns. Read MoreJan 21, 2016
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Vanderbilt IT to retire legacy email archive system
Beginning this month, Vanderbilt IT will move all archived emails to Exchange Archive to allow the current system to be retired. Read MoreJan 14, 2016
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VUIT wants to hear from you: Take survey for chance to win Amazon gift card
Vanderbilt IT has released its second annual Faculty and Staff Satisfaction Survey. Participants will have the option to enter a drawing to win one of three $100 Amazon gift cards. Read MoreDec 21, 2015
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More secure LDAP authentication requires action from application owners
Vanderbilt IT will install a new certificate for LDAP, which is an enterprise service that software applications can use to authenticate users, when the current certificate expires Dec. 5. Read MoreOct 21, 2015
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Box to introduce new design, updates by Nov. 2
Box recently announced that its Web application will have a new look and feel, as well as performance updates, by Nov. 2. Read MoreOct 21, 2015
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VUIT launches cybersecurity awareness campaign
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Vanderbilt IT is launching a campaign to make the Vanderbilt community aware of various security issues and how to respond to each through a series of case studies. Read MoreOct 5, 2015
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Tech Hub to open in Central Library Oct. 3
The Tech Hub will open a new location on Sunday, Oct. 3, at the Central Library’s circulation desk. Read MoreSep 30, 2015
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Protect yourself against phishing attacks
Phishing attacks continue to pose threats to health care and education institutions in particular. Learn how to recognize and protect yourself from phishing. Read MoreSep 28, 2015