In collaboration with the Center for Research Computing, SMU Libraries, and the Data Science Institute, the Office of Information Technology’s Research Services Team will be offering several workshops this spring. Whether it is an introduction to using the University’s high-performance computing systems, embarking on machine learning, or digging into data mining, these workshops will help you on your journey. Continue reading OIT Research Services Launch Workshops for Spring 2022
Winter 2022 Security Report Now Available
Our Winter 2022 edition of the OIT Quarterly Security Update is now available to the SMU community.
MediaArchive.SMU Retires February 28, 2022
The University’s digital asset management system, MediaBank—also known as MediaArchive.SMU, will be retired on Monday, February 28, 2022. MediaBank was designed to store and index a large volume of graphic images and video files and offered metadata functionality, automatic rendering of images, and security roles offering images either for private or public use. Primarily used by the SMU Libraries and Development & External Affairs, other departments experimented with the system for asset management before we had other enterprise storage system solutions. With the advancements in cloud storage for the University and other solutions available, we are allowing MediaBank to retire. We will decommission the service at the end of February. Continue reading MediaArchive.SMU Retires February 28, 2022
Kick Off Spring 2022 with Canvas Workshops In-Person or Online!
Looking to sharpen or refresh your skills in Canvas LMS? Our Academic Technology team is hosting several workshops over the next two weeks both in-person and via Zoom to help you learn more about Canvas features and to answer any Canvas questions you may have. Check out the schedule here! Continue reading Kick Off Spring 2022 with Canvas Workshops In-Person or Online!
Recent Changes Made to Duo Security
On Tuesday, January 4, 2022, a security change was made in Duo, preventing the “call me” or SMS passcode options by the SMU community, as these factors were susceptible to vulnerability and fraud.
How does that apply to me?
An alternate method for two-factor authentication is now required, either by using a hardware token or by installing the Duo Mobile app on your mobile device.
If you previously used the “call me” or SMS passcode options as your primary method to two-factor, please complete the following steps: Continue reading Recent Changes Made to Duo Security
