http://www.it.northwestern.edu/Northwestern University Information Technology Newsen-usWed, 16 May 2012 03:24:22 CDTWed, 16 May 2012 03:24:22 CDThttp://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/security-podcast-141.htmlMay 10, 2012- This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including new e-mail scams that are becoming prominent.Thu, 10 May 2012 13:00:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/security-podcast-141.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/firewall-maintenance-schedule.htmlMay 8, 2012- Beginning the week of May 13, the regular firewall maintenance schedule will change from 7-8:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays to a new schedule of 6-7:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays. Tue, 08 May 2012 08:00:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/firewall-maintenance-schedule.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/vpn-upgrade.htmlMay 7, 2012- Effective Monday, May 14, 2012 Northwestern University Information Technology is deploying replacement hardware supporting the University’s traditional Virtual Private Network (VPN). Mon, 07 May 2012 03:00:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/vpn-upgrade.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/security-podcast-140.htmlMay 3, 2012- This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including the extended time frame of the recent Global Payments security breach.Thu, 03 May 2012 13:00:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/security-podcast-140.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/hostmaster-request.htmlMay 1, 2012- To improve the efficiency of requesting changes to Domain Name Services (DNS), a new online Hostmaster Request form has been created.Tue, 01 May 2012 08:15:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/hostmaster-request.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/security-podcast-139.htmlApril 26, 2012- This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including more advice to Mac users on the importance of running anti-virus software.Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:00:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/security-podcast-139.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/sip-upgrade.htmlApril 25, 2012- To ensure continued compatibility with the University's voice network, Northwestern University Information Technology will perform a software upgrade on SIP-based Nortel/Avaya University telephones, models 1120E and 1140E, on Tuesday, May 8, 2012.Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:00:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/sip-upgrade.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/security-podcast-138.htmlApril 20, 2012- This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including the latest information on the Flashback vulnerability for Macs.Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:00:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/security-podcast-138.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/flashback.htmlApril 19, 2012- Over the last several days, Northwestern University has seen a rise in MAC OS X computers being infected by malware called, Flashback. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 01:00:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/flashback.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/data-center-upgrade.htmlApril 17, 2012- To strengthen the security of the University network, and to protect critical data, Northwestern University Information Technology (NUIT) will perform software upgrades to the University Data Center firewalls supporting all major University online systems on Sunday, April 22, 2012.Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:00:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/data-center-upgrade.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/wildcard-photos.htmlApril 17, 2012- On April 17, faculty and staff will be able to display their WildCARD pictures as part of their contact information in Northwestern Collaboration Services. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:00:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/wildcard-photos.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/security-podcast-137.htmlApril 12, 2012- This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including new information on the Mac Flashback vulnerability.Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:00:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/security-podcast-137.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/security-podcast-136.htmlApril 5, 2012- This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including a security compromise on Macs called Flashback that exploits older versions of JavaThu, 05 Apr 2012 14:00:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/security-podcast-136.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/security/flyer.htmlApril 2, 2012- NUIT has created a "You're the Key" bimonthly flyer that highlights topical computer security announcements and best practices. Download the latest flyer now.Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:00:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/security/flyer.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/security-podcast-135.htmlMarch 29, 2012- This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including an important update to Adobe's Flash Player for computers and mobile devices.Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:00:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/security-podcast-135.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/guest-wireless.htmlMarch 22, 2012- Beginning March 28, NUIT is implementing a new, self-service registration process for campus visitors needing short-term guest wireless access to the Internet.Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:00:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/guest-wireless.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/security-podcast-134.htmlMarch 22, 2012- This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including checklists to protect your smartphone's security.Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:00:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/security-podcast-134.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/northwestern-nac.htmlMarch 22, 2012- To continue improving network security for the University, NUIT is scheduled to launch a new network access control system beginning, March 28.Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:00:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/northwestern-nac.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/RDP-vulnerability.htmlMarch 19, 2012- NUIT has learned that Microsoft has identified and fixed a vulnerability in Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) that, if exploited, could grant complete control to a remote attacker. Exploits for this vulnerability have been released and are in active use on the Internet.Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:00:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/RDP-vulnerability.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/security-podcast-133.htmlMarch 15, 2012- This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including tips on creating secure passwords, including device-specific suggestions.Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:40:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/security-podcast-133.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/cms-upgrade.htmlMarch 14, 2012- An upgrade to the University's Blackboard-based Course Management System (CMS) is planned for June 17, 2012 with scheduled downtime the week of June 11.Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:15:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/cms-upgrade.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/security-podcast-132.htmlFebruary 23, 2012- This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including the pros and cons of a new complex password generator from Google.Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:00:00 CST http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/security-podcast-132.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/lync-launch.htmlFebruary 22, 2012- Starting February 23, Microsoft Lync, part of Northwestern Collaboration Services, will be available to all University faculty and staff.Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:00:00 CST http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/lync-launch.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/security-podcast-131.htmlFebruary 16, 2012- This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including security issues with Mac OS X and the iOS address bookThu, 16 Feb 2012 15:00:00 CST http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/security-podcast-131.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/security-podcast-130.htmlFebruary 9, 2012- This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including protecting your information on LinkedIn.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:00:00 CST http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2012/security-podcast-130.html