Info Sec news News Archive

The 12th Annual Appalachia Institute of Digital Evidence conference will take place on the Marshall University Huntington Campus April 16-19, 2019.   Find out more information by visiting www.marshall.edu/ce/aide.

As we announced on January 25th, Marshall University Information Technology will be enabling Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for all current students.  Our initial deadline was March 31st, but allowed ample time for student after returning from Spring Break to enroll for MFA.  Officially starting Monday, April 8th, 2019 all students will be REQUIRED to enroll for

Informational message to individuals who have already registered for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). No action on your part is needed. A recent configuration change to the Marshall University Azure Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) system now suppresses verification requests when you are connected via the campus network. This change bypasses the need to verify your on-campus logons to

Overview You are often told your passwords are key to protecting your accounts (which is true!), but rarely are you given a simple way to securely create and manage all your passwords. Below we cover three simple steps to simplify your passwords, lock down your accounts, and protect your future. Passphrases The days of crazy,

Marshall University is once again collaborating with the EDUCAUSE Center for Analysis and Research (ECAR) to engage in the Annual Study of Students and Information Technology . Current undergraduate students and faculty members are invited to participate in the ECAR Technology Surveys. Marshall University is dedicated to improving student and faculty experiences with information technology in higher

  Stop by our Drinko Pop Up table in the MSC on Tuesday, March 12th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for help enrolling in MFA.  If you miss our event, you an stop by the IT Service Desk at any time if you need assistance.

Purpose: To upgrade KACE agents campus-wide. Impact: Users not directly impacted, however a new “K” icon will appear in the System Tray in Windows (or Menu bar on Macs) that gives the status of the agent’s connection to the KACE Systems Management Appliance. Icon also allows users or IT service providers to force an inventory update or

The Marshall University Information Technology (IT) department is participating in National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) to raise awareness of Cyber Security issues. Throughout the month of October, Marshall IT will continue to share information from the national campaign. Week 4 will emphasize the importance of securing our critical infrastructure and highlight the roles the public

The Marshall University Information Technology (IT) department is participating in National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) to raise awareness of Cyber Security issues. Throughout the month of October, Marshall IT will be sharing information from the national campaign on Twitter, their website and through newsletter articles. “The Marshall IT team looks forward to National Cyber

The Marshall University campus Symantec Endpoint Protection Management (SEPM) Servers and Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) client install packages have been upgraded to version 14.0.3929.1200 (Windows/Mac/Linux). This version of Symantec Endpoint Protection includes new features, changes, and improvements regarding customer experience, defects, and support for Windows 10 Spring Creators Update SEP client patches are being distributed