http://www.it.northwestern.edu/Northwestern University Information Technology Newsen-usWed, 22 May 2013 02:58:10 CDTWed, 22 May 2013 02:58:10 CDThttp://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/security-podcast-189.htmlMay 16, 2013- This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including updates on the Prenda lawsuit from last week's podcast.Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/security-podcast-189.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/security-podcast-188.htmlMay 9, 2013- This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including possible risks and threats of Bitcoin.Thu, 09 May 2013 10:00:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/security-podcast-188.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/guest-wireless.htmlMay 7, 2013- NUIT is making improvements to the self-service registration process for campus visitors needing short-term guest wireless access to the Internet beginning, May 29, 2013.Tue, 07 May 2013 14:00:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/guest-wireless.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/security-podcast-187.htmlMay 2, 2013- This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including a guide for free antivirus software.Thu, 02 May 2013 10:00:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/security-podcast-187.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/security-podcast-186.htmlApril 25, 2013- This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including the risks of mistaken identities and false reports by Internet detectives after the Boston bombing.Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:00:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/security-podcast-186.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/bi-system-upgrade.htmlApril 19, 2013- NUIT is scheduled to perform a software upgrade to the NU Business Intelligence (BI) System on Saturday, May 18 beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 2:00 p.m. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 02:00:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/bi-system-upgrade.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/security-podcast-185.htmlApril 18, 2013- This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including being wary of scams, phishing, and malware that exploit the recent Boston bombing.Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:00:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/security-podcast-185.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/firewall-maintenance.htmlApril 17, 2013- NUIT will perform important maintenance to firewalls supporting University Systems as well as school and departmental systems housed at the University Data Center on Saturday, April 20 beginning at 6:00 a.m. and ending at 9:00 a.m.Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:00:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/firewall-maintenance.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/security-podcast-184.htmlApril 11, 2013- This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including tech tips for general use, iPhones, and to protect against malware.Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:00:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/security-podcast-184.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/security-podcast-183.htmlApril 4, 2013- This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including securing networked home devices like cable boxesThu, 04 Apr 2013 10:00:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/security-podcast-183.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/security-podcast-182.htmlMarch 28, 2013- This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including password security tips from a password cracker.Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:00:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/security-podcast-182.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/electrical-remediation-ch.htmlMarch 25, 2013- NUIT will perform necessary electrical remediation work at the Chicago data center facility beginning Saturday, April 6 at 3:00 a.m. through Sunday, April 7 at 3:00 p.m.Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:00:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/electrical-remediation-ch.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/security-podcast-181.htmlMarch 22, 2013- This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including Apple's fix to an OS X Java security flaw.Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:00:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/security-podcast-181.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/cms-maintenance-0313.htmlMarch 15, 2013- NUIT is scheduled to perform maintenance to the University’s Course Management System (CMS) that will result in the unavoidable outage of service beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 29.Fri, 15 Mar 2013 01:00:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/cms-maintenance-0313.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/cms-upgrade.htmlMarch 15, 2013- An upgrade to the University's Blackboard-based Course Management System (CMS) is scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 17, 2013.Fri, 15 Mar 2013 01:00:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/cms-upgrade.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/security-podcast-180.htmlMarch 14, 2013- This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including how to safely keep Java in your browser.Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:00:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/security-podcast-180.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/mobile-website.htmlMarch 14, 2013- NUIT's website is now optimized for mobile devices like smartphones and tablets thanks to new a responsive design approach.Thu, 14 Mar 2013 01:00:00 CDT http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/mobile-website.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/quest-maintenance-mar26.htmlMarch 6, 2013- The University’s high performance computing (HPC) cluster, Quest, will undergo maintenance to improve system performance and enhance software support for research applications beginning Tuesday, March 26 at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 28.Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:00:00 CST http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/quest-maintenance-mar26.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/mobilemeetups.htmlMarch 6, 2013- This month, NUIT Academic & Research Technologies is announcing a new series of campus learning forums at the University—Mobile MeetUps—designed to present information and encourage discussion about a variety of mobile technology topics among the University community.Wed, 06 Mar 2013 01:00:00 CST http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/mobilemeetups.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/depot-maintenance-mar10.htmlFebruary 27, 2013- Northwestern University Information Technology will perform required maintenance to the Depot document management system, on Sunday, March 10.Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:00:00 CST http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/depot-maintenance-mar10.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/vault-maintenance-mar3.htmlFebruary 22, 2013- Northwestern University Information Technology will perform required maintenance to Vault, the University’s research data storage service, on Sunday, March 3 that will improve web browser connectivity and allow for unlimited permission changes.Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:00:00 CST http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/vault-maintenance-mar3.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/security/flyer.htmlFebruary 22, 2013- NUIT has created a "You're the Key" bimonthly flyer that highlights topical computer security announcements and best practices. Download the latest flyer now.Fri, 22 Feb 2013 08:00:00 CST http://www.it.northwestern.edu/security/flyer.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/security-podcast-179.htmlFebruary 15, 2013- This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including smartphone tips, including a lockscreen vulnerability with iOS 6.1 and advice for travel.Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:00:00 CST http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/security-podcast-179.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/security-podcast-178.htmlFebruary 7, 2013- This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including Twitter looking to add two-factor authentication after having user passwords hacked.Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:00:00 CST http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/security-podcast-178.html http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/data-center-maintenance-ch.htmlJanuary 31, 2013- To continue to strengthen the availability of University applications and improve network resiliency, a software upgrade will be performed on networking components at the Northwestern University Data Center on February 9, 2013. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:00:00 CST http://www.it.northwestern.edu/transitions/2013/data-center-maintenance-ch.html