Cybersecurity Awareness Month — Don’t Give Hackers a Treat

What is data privacyData Privacy?

Data privacy is about controlling who has access to your personal information — from your grades and medical records to your location and social media activity. Protecting privacy isn’t only about avoiding scams; it’s about keeping your identity, reputation, and even your safety secure. Learn more about why data privacy matters.

Oversharing is like handing candy to hackers — they love free information. This week is all about Privacy: locking down your data so it’s harder for attackers to get a treat at your expense.

🍬 Easy wins for privacy (takes just a few minutes)

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Working with Wiki Permissions: A Beginner’s Guide

Wiki.SMUWiki.SMU can be a very powerful and easy way to create web pages that can be edited at any time by anyone you wish to do so, but configuring those permissions can be tricky. Here’s a starter’s kit on how to manage your wiki pages and who can view and/or edit them! Continue reading Working with Wiki Permissions: A Beginner’s Guide

Join the Microsoft Authenticator Early Adoption

Microsoft AuthenticatorIn spring, we discussed a passwordless future where logins are easier and more secure, and passwords are all but eliminated. While we are not quite there yet, we are starting the journey to the future, and you can help. We’re excited to announce the availability of Microsoft Authenticator for your SMU accounts as an early adopter. If you participate, Authenticator will replace Duo Security for most, if not all, of your multi-factor authentications (MFA) on campus.

Like Duo, Microsoft Authenticator allows you to Continue reading Join the Microsoft Authenticator Early Adoption

New Internet of Things Lab Expands Interdisciplinary Creativity

printing of a bio-compatible 3D-circuit boardsWe’ve told you about our Internet of Things (IoT) laboratory a few times on this blog, and we have more great news about this incredible resource! Now, in partnership with the Hart Institute for Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the IoT lab is celebrating the opening of its new studio in Caruth Hall 300. Continue reading New Internet of Things Lab Expands Interdisciplinary Creativity

Meet the Team: Web Application Services

OIT Web TeamAs part of our ongoing series, we’d like to introduce you to the team that keeps smu.edu running smoothly, along with all of the other web applications we use on a daily basis. Learn more about our colleagues who make up the Web Application Services team! Continue reading Meet the Team: Web Application Services