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Virtual Private Network to begin using multi-factor authentication March 18
Effective March 18, multi-factor authentication will be required for Vanderbilt's virtual private network application, Pulse Secure. Read MoreFeb 15, 2019
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VU, VUMC phone service temporarily unavailable Feb. 3
Vanderbilt IT will upgrade the telephone system on Sunday, Feb. 3, at 4 a.m. The upgrade will take approximately one hour to complete. During this time, the telephone system will be unavailable. Read MoreJan 22, 2019
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Introducing VerifyU, Vanderbilt IT’s new information security program
The mission of VerifyU is to improve the technology that secures our data, increase awareness of cybersecurity risks, and implement industry-standard best practices. Read MoreDec 18, 2018
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VU and VUMC phone service temporarily unavailable Dec. 16
Vanderbilt IT will upgrade the telephone system at 4 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 16. During this timeframe, all regular phones (including Lync/Skype for Business phones) at VU and VUMC will be unavailable. Read MoreDec 5, 2018
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Red phone service temporarily unavailable Nov. 15
Vanderbilt IT (VUIT) will upgrade the red phone system at 5 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8. Read MoreNov 6, 2018
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VUIT: Protect yourself from cybercriminals
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Vanderbilt IT has launched its annual campaign to make the Vanderbilt community aware of various security issues and how to respond to each through a series of blog posts. Read MoreOct 11, 2018
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New faculty advisory committee to develop research IT services and resources on campus
A new faculty advisory committee has been convened to prioritize communication, security, programming, networking and storage resource needs as they relate to research. Read MoreOct 9, 2018
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Vanderbilt IT launches cybersecurity awareness campaign
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Vanderbilt IT has launched its annual campaign to make the Vanderbilt community aware of various security issues and how to respond to each through a series of blog posts. Read MoreOct 8, 2018
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Protect yourself: Spear phishing attacks on the rise
Be aware—malicious individuals are using email to pose as Vanderbilt leaders in an attempt to steal personal information and attack the institution. Read MoreOct 7, 2018
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VUIT launches new website
On Wednesday, Sept. 19, VUIT will launch a new website that will make it easier to connect with IT customer support and streamline the search process for VUIT products, services and software. Read MoreSep 18, 2018
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Oracle Cloud maintenance scheduled for this weekend
Regularly scheduled maintenance will be completed in Vanderbilt’s Oracle Cloud this Friday and Saturday. Read MoreSep 18, 2018
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VUIT offers tips on using Microsoft’s EOP to quarantine spam
To protect Vanderbilt’s email systems, all incoming emails are processed through Microsoft’s Exchange Online Protection (EOP) engine. This service includes a quarantine that captures emails that Microsoft determines to be spam and holds the suspected spam for 15 days before purging. Read MoreSep 16, 2018
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University condemns racist emails; investigation reveals external attack
Vanderbilt University Information Technology has found that the racist, white supremacist emails received by members of the Vanderbilt community this week were sent from external systems using sophisticated masking techniques. Read MoreAug 2, 2018
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Vanderbilt University to replace AccessVU June 25
As Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center continue to restructure into distinct entities, many shared technical systems must be reconfigured. Beginning June 25, Vanderbilt University will move to a new identity management tool called VU Identity. Read MoreMay 15, 2018
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Cloud-based solution to simplify process for creating SharePoint sites
Beginning in May, Vanderbilt IT will start moving all current university SharePoint sites to SharePoint Online. Among its many features, SharePoint Online makes the process of creating a SharePoint site easier by leveraging templates. Read MoreMay 9, 2018
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Register for Friday’s SkyVU community update webinar
SkyVU hosts a community update webinar at 1 p.m. Friday with John Lutz, vice chancellor for information technology. Read MoreFeb 22, 2018
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VUIT separating university, Medical Center voice networks in March
As part of the Vanderbilt University and Medical Center reorganizations, VUIT will continue its voice network separation project to realign phone lines by building. Read MoreFeb 19, 2018
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VUIT wants to hear from you: Take survey for chance to win $100 Amazon gift card
Vanderbilt IT has released its annual Faculty and Staff Satisfaction Survey. This online survey is confidential and should take about five minutes to complete. Read MoreFeb 14, 2018
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Protect yourself from phishing scams during tax season
This year the Internal Revenue Service has reported an increase in scams through phishing emails and fake phone calls. Remember, the IRS will never contact you by phone. Read MoreJan 31, 2018
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SkyVU’s Oracle Cloud is now live
As of Jan. 3, Oracle Cloud is live. The SkyVU program has replaced the university’s business, financial and administrative systems. Log in via the SkyVU website. Read MoreJan 4, 2018