Let’s face it – password security measures can be frustrating at times! Several examples probably spring to mind – forced password expirations, multiple Duo prompts per day, and even long lines to swipe at the parking garage. Occasionally, however, a technological advancement is introduced that dramatically improves both security and convenience. A powerful example of this is the promise of passwordless authentication. Continue reading OIT Sets Sights on a Passwordless Future
Category: Security Awareness
Zoom AI Companion at SMU: What You Need to Know
Soon, OIT will be introducing AI features in Zoom. In this post, we want to take a moment to share how you can use Zoom AI Companion responsibly and in alignment with Southern Methodist University policies.
The Zoom AI Companion features are automatically off and must be enabled by the Zoom user. Do not enable/use Zoom AI Companion in meetings where protected or sensitive categories of information will be shared/discussed.
It is critical to manage your Zoom meeting settings appropriately. Here are a few key points to keep in mind: Continue reading Zoom AI Companion at SMU: What You Need to Know
Safe Links Add Enhanced Security to Your Email
Last week, OIT enabled Safe Links to emails inbound to campus. This security features has been in use for some time in Microsoft Teams. We’ve now extended the service to protect SMU email accounts, adding an additional layer of security to inspect embedded URLs in emails for possible phishing/malware sites in real-time. Continue reading Safe Links Add Enhanced Security to Your Email
NetID Becomes Standard on December 26
On December 26, 2024, SMU will switch to using NetID as the standard user name for signing into SMU services. This change in how we authenticate with our Single Sign-on (SSO) using Entra ID will allow OIT to access several modern services relevant to the SMU community, such as Microsoft Intune and Windows Hello for Business, in the future. With the switchover only six weeks away, we encourage everyone to start using their NetID today. If you use a password manager, we also recommend changing any entries to use your NetID to avoid problems after December 26. Continue reading NetID Becomes Standard on December 26
Duo Mobile Ends Support for iOS 15 Next Year
We have been notified that, effective February 17, 2025, Duo Mobile will no longer be supported on iOS 15. If you are using iOS 15 or earlier, it is recommended that you upgrade to the latest iOS version to receive ongoing security updates and improvements. Continue reading Duo Mobile Ends Support for iOS 15 Next Year
