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Author: Rob Watson

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Your First Step as a New Illini – Claim Your NetID

Posted on January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 by Rob Watson

Congratulations to our New Illini! Learn about claiming your NetID – the first essential step to joining our Illinois family.

Posted in ServicesTagged 2FA, admissions, NetID, New Illini, two-factor authentication
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What University Access Do I Lose After Graduation?

Posted on December 13, 2022December 13, 2022 by Rob Watson

Here’s what you need to know to make sure your important files and software come with you after you leave the University of Illinois.

Posted in ServicesTagged access, graduation, NetID
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Ho Ho Hold the Phone

Posted on December 8, 2022December 15, 2022 by Rob Watson

The holiday season comes with an increase in celebrations, meals, gatherings, and more. And it also comes with an increase in the risk of scam attempts.

Posted in CybersecurityTagged phishing, scam
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Five Ways to Use Technology to Decrease Your Stress

Posted on December 6, 2022January 29, 2023 by Rob Watson

It’s a stressful time of year with holidays and the end of the semester. Technology can add to that stress, or it can be used to minimize the stress. Technology Services offers some simple, easy-to-implement ideas to use technology to help get you through finals and holiday stress.

Posted in Featured StoryTagged health, mental health, stress, technology
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Urbana USC Project Team Recommends Adjustments to Training and Support

Posted on December 5, 2022December 7, 2022 by Rob Watson

The USC Best Practices and SecApp Resources project team, in partnership with Technology Services, has developed recommendations for USC responsibilities, identifying USCs, and auditing of Unit USCs.

Posted in Business ITTagged unit security contact, usc
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Phishing Protection

Posted on November 29, 2022December 5, 2022 by Rob Watson

In recognition of cybersecurity month, Technology Services set a goal to educate faculty, staff, and students about phishing via “Phish Market”, held at the Digital Computer Lab.

Posted in Featured StoryTagged cybersecurity, phishing, security
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By the Numbers: Tech Services Start-of-Semester Metrics

Posted on October 12, 2022October 12, 2022 by Rob Watson

Technology Services provides a number of essential campus services to facilitate the university’s mission. These metrics showcase the impact some of the services the organization provides.

Posted in ServicesTagged canvas, cloud, cloud storage, fall, help desk, kaltura, media space, metrics, teams, wi-fi, wireless, zoom
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5G Technology Introduces New Capabilities

Posted on October 11, 2022October 11, 2022 by Rob Watson

5G, short for Fifth Generation, is the next technical evolution of cellular-based technology. Learn how you can leverage 5G technologies as well as some high-level differences between cellular and Wi-Fi.

Posted in ServicesTagged 5g, cellular, illinoisnet, wi-fi, wireless
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Join Technology Services for Activities during Cybersecurity Awareness Month!

Posted on October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 by Rob Watson

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a national campaign to remind people about ways to protect their privacy and online security. Technology Services has activities planned all month.

Posted in Events, Featured StoryTagged cybersecurity, cybersecurity awareness month, privacy
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Tips from University Audits

Posted on September 28, 2022September 29, 2022 by Rob Watson

Special guest speaker, Darla Hill, Director of Audits at the Office of University Audits, led the conversation on common problems and issues, identified by audit, which might have relevance to the Business IT Collaboration.

Posted in Business ITTagged audit, process, tips

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