Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2022

Smartphones and computer technology are with us wherever we go, and our world is becoming increasingly shaped by cybersecurity. The Office of Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) in commemorating national Cybersecurity Awareness Month, wants to emphasize our individual and collective responsibility to our University, co-workers, friends and families in maintaining good digital citizenship.  

You can greatly increase your cybersecurity awareness at work and at home by taking a few simple steps: 

Upcoming Training

KnowBe4 Reminder

KnowBe4 is the official learning management system used to complete cybersecurity awareness training for all faculty and staff.

Number Matching Multi-Factor Authorization

We are continuing to enhance the security posture of the organization. On Friday, October 14, we will enable a new “Number Matching” feature as part of the Microsoft Authenticator Login MFA challenge.

What is "Number Matching?"

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Intermittent Network Outage - May 23

The University is currently experiencing intermittent interruptions in network service due to an HVAC issue and resulting overheating in the data center. Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) is working with our partners to actively restore service in affected areas of main and west campus.

If you are experiencing unstable connectivity, please contact 202-806-2020. We apologize for the inconvenience these interruptions may cause and will provide restoration updates as soon as they become available.

Workday HCM and Financial Announcement

• Workday HCM and Financial went live July 1st 2021. We are actively working to enhance the system to meet your needs and to implement new features within the system to improve the way you work. Over the next few months, you can expect:
  • Additional training on current Workday features
  • Improvements to current Workday features
  • Releases and new workday feature releases

Workday HCM and Financial

Workday HCM and Financial went live July 1st 2021. We are actively working to enhance the system to meet your needs and to implement new features within the system to improve the way you work.

Notable Increase in Phishing Email Attempts

Every campus stakeholder is part of the first line of defense against malicious activity that can cripple our networks and systems, and that defense often begins with common sense.