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Upcoming Change to Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for MySlice
Effective Tuesday, Dec. 14, the University will update MySlice’s security settings. This update will maintain a strong security posture while also reducing MFA prompts for community members using devices that are accessed with a NetID and password. These devices include…
Upgraded MySlice Now Available
MySlice has a new look after a system upgrade that took place over the weekend of Sept. 25-26. If you haven’t visited the refreshed MySlice, please clear your web browser cache before doing so. As a result of the upgrade, MySlice…
Research Computing: A Decade of Discovery on Campus
Do you need more computing power to move your work forward? Since 2011, the Research Computing team within Information Technology Services (ITS) has helped faculty and staff tackle computational challenges beyond the capabilities of a normal desktop or laptop computer. Each…
Career Achievement Unlocked—CyberStart Video Game Lets Students Explore Cybersecurity
Move over Fortnite and Overwatch–there’s a new game in town. Provided by the SANS Institute and funded by the National Science Foundation, CyberStart is an online game for students with extraordinary problem-solving skills who are interested in learning more about…
‘Be Patient, but Move Fast’: An Interview With Entrepreneur Josh Aviv ’15, G’17
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ alumnus Josh Aviv ’15, G‘17 is the founder and CEO of SparkCharge, a startup that manufactures portable high-speed chargers for electric vehicles. Aviv began working on his startup during his time as a student at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ by utilizing…
Register Now for Spring Technology Accessibility Training Workshops
Information Technology Services (ITS) is accepting registrations for training workshops that will build faculty and staff awareness of, sensitivity to and proficiency in ensuring the accessibility of information communications and technologies. The workshops will help participants understand accessibility, put it…
Game Jam Coming to Bird Library This Weekend
Do you love games? Jammers who are interested in video games and streaming, web-based or iOS/Android games, board games or card games can compete for free in a worldwide challenge to design innovative game concepts over a food-fueled weekend. Bird…
Watch Out for Email Scams!
Information Technology Services (ITS) urges you to be vigilant. Email scammers are becoming more creative and are making their emails look like they are coming from official University offices and syr.edu accounts. There are currently at least three types of…
Live Virtual Conference 2018: ‘Accessing Higher Ground: Accessible Media, Web and Technology Conference’
All University faculty, staff, and students are invited to the Accessing Higher Ground Virtual Conference, a live, web-based conference focused on accessible media, web and technology, presented by the Association on Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD). The 21st annual conference…
Students Can Now Protect Their Office365 Accounts and Email with Two-Factor Authentication
As part of ongoing efforts to protect digital identities and related University information, Information Technology Services (ITS) has enabled two-factor authentication (2FA) for student email and other Office 365 services. 2FA is an added verification step during authentication that helps…