In our Canvas Plus Monthly, we discuss the new features and enhancements available in the Canvas LMS and any updates to academic technology/software that are integrated into Canvas. This month’s update includes information about upcoming workshops, along with updated integrations for PlayPosit and Macmillan, and new tools and features for Copyleaks and Cidi Labs.
For the past couple of months, we have shared the benefits of Microsoft Authenticator. Governance has chosen that Microsoft Authenticator, with its improved feature set, will be the primary Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solution for the University starting in Spring 2026. For most of us, this will allow us to leave Duo Security—except for a few situations, like using High-Performance Computing, where Duo Security will still be required.
Continue reading Taking Advantage of Microsoft Authenticator Today
The holiday season brings joy, celebration, and—unfortunately—an annual spike in online scams. With shopping, travel, and donation requests at their peak, cybercriminals ramp up their efforts to trick busy students, faculty, and staff with too-good-to-be-true deals, fake charity solicitations, and realistic phishing emails. Continue reading #SecureTheSeason: Don’t Let Scammers Steal Your Holiday Spirit
In October, SMU launched a simulated phishing campaign that targeted faculty, staff, and students. The simulations weren’t designed to “catch” anyone but were intended to reinforce security habits and to create an experience that could be learned from. Let’s dive into the message and see what exactly made this a “phish.” Continue reading You Have a New Voicemail… Or Do You? What Our Phishing Campaign Revealed
Operation Copilot launched in September with over 220 faculty and staff participating. Throughout the semester, individuals reviewed a series of videos highlighting the power of Copilot within Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Meetings, and Copilot Chat. Each individual then explored how Copilot can be applied within their respective job responsibilities and provided insights via a feedback form in Canvas. Additionally, the cohort had some lively discussions via Teams. Over 100 participants have Continue reading Operation Copilot: Highlights from the Fall Cohort
