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Celebration honors staff and faculty who supported VERA implementation
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver, Vice Provost for Research Padma Raghavan and Vice Provost for University Enrollment Affairs Douglas Christiansen joined others to celebrate the successful implementation of the Vanderbilt Electronic Research Administration system May 24 at the Student Life Center. Read MoreMay 27, 2022
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Take VUIT Faculty and Staff Satisfaction Survey for chance to win $100 Amazon gift card
Vanderbilt IT has released a Faculty and Staff Satisfaction Survey. Your responses will help VUIT shape and improve its IT service offerings. The survey should take less than five minutes to complete, and you can submit answers anonymously. Read MoreMay 16, 2022
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VUIT to conduct phishing simulation exercises
VUIT Information Security continues to see phishing campaigns targeting the VU community. As part of ongoing efforts to improve information security practices at Vanderbilt, VUIT will operationalize regular phishing simulation exercises for all faculty and staff on a quarterly basis. Read MoreMay 6, 2022
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VUIT to host Cybersecurity Town Hall webinar March 30
VUIT will host Vanderbilt’s first Cybersecurity Town Hall webinar on Wednesday, March 30, at 2 p.m. CT. All Vanderbilt staff and faculty who are interested in learning more about Vanderbilt’s cybersecurity transformation are encouraged to attend. Read MoreMar 25, 2022
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VUIT offering productivity workshops
VUIT is offering a series of workshops to help faculty and staff use Microsoft tools more efficiently. Read MoreMar 11, 2022
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AlertVU full-scale test scheduled for March 15
A full-scale test of the AlertVU system in scheduled for Tuesday, March 15, at 2 p.m. CT. AlertVU is used at Vanderbilt to alert all students, faculty and staff in the event of an emergency that poses an imminent threat or danger to the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreMar 9, 2022
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Plan ahead for updates to Oracle Cloud Feb. 18-19
Vanderbilt’s Oracle Cloud environment will undergo its next quarterly upgrade during the weekend of Feb 18-19. This update is scheduled to begin on Friday at 9 p.m. and end on Saturday. Please plan ahead for this period when the system will be unavailable. Read MoreFeb 13, 2022
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New email security enhancements prevent spoofing, increase deliverability
On Jan. 31, Vanderbilt University implemented an email security enhancement to help ensure that VU email accounts stay safe and secure by preventing spoofing, a practice used to forge the “from” address of an email message. The enhancement also will increase email deliverability by verifying that all messages are from an authentic VU email address. Read MoreFeb 1, 2022
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Shane Callahan named chief information security officer
Shane Callahan, an experienced leader in technology and information security, has been named Vanderbilt University’s first chief information security officer. He will join the university on Jan. 4. Read MoreDec 15, 2021
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Strengthening Cybersecurity Across VU: Connecting to public networks and devices
Although the free Wi-Fi at coffee shops, malls, airports and other public spaces may be convenient, a lack of security controls can put users at risk of an attack. Learn some actions you can take when accessing public Wi-Fi. Read MoreDec 13, 2021
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Strengthening Cybersecurity Across VU: Securing your home network
Your home network refers to the connections among your devices, computers, routers, baby monitors, etc., and the internet. In today’s environment and with the prevalence of remote work, securing your home network is more important than ever. Read MoreDec 6, 2021
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Strengthening Cybersecurity Across VU: Securing your physical devices
When it comes to ensuring the safety of your digital devices, protecting their physical security is just as important as technology best practices, such as creating strong passwords or updating software. The following steps can help safeguard your devices and the information stored on them. Read MoreNov 29, 2021
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Strengthening Cybersecurity Across VU: Keeping your operating system and software up to date
Updating the operating system and software on our machines is critical to our collective digital safety and online presence. The faster you update, the sooner you can feel you have laid the foundation for securing your data. Read MoreNov 22, 2021
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Strengthening Cybersecurity Across VU: Backing up your data
Data loss can happen to anyone due to technical system disruption, malicious attack, physical damage, theft or unintentional user error. With all the ways we can lose our data, it has never been more important to securely back it up. Read MoreNov 15, 2021
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Strengthening Cybersecurity Across VU: Be aware of identity theft
Identity theft is when someone uses your personal or financial information without your permission to potentially cause you personal or financial harm. Learn some measures you can take to protect yourself from identity theft. Read MoreNov 8, 2021
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Cybersecurity Alert: Campus-wide phishing attack
A phishing email with the subject line “Covid Test” has been sent to multiple Vanderbilt addresses. Do not open this or any emails from unknown senders, and do not click on or open any attachments. Read MoreNov 3, 2021
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Prepare for upcoming email security enhancement
Vanderbilt University will implement an email security enhancement in January 2022. Users of email campaigns will need to move to the university’s MyEmma solution in order to ensure their messages continue to be delivered. Read MoreNov 3, 2021
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Strengthening Cybersecurity Across VU: Cyberbullying—you’re the first line of defense
Cyberbullying is bullying from someone’s digital presence. It is repeated behavior, aimed at scaring, angering or shaming those who are targeted. Read MoreNov 1, 2021
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Strengthening Cybersecurity Across VU: Phishing—be cautious of what you click
Phishing scams are a form of social engineering attack where attackers pose as a reputable source to deliver a fake email that looks and feels real. The fake email is designed to trick you into clicking a link or downloading an attachment to steal your personal information or infect your computer. Read MoreOct 25, 2021
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Strengthening Cybersecurity Across VU: Best practices for managing your passwords
Passwords provide the first line of defense against unauthorized access to your computer and personal information. The stronger your password, the more protected your computer will be from hackers and malicious software. Read MoreOct 18, 2021