Node 4 News from around UIT
Why Node 4? In 1969, the University of Utah’s Computer Science Department became the fourth node of ARPANET, the world's first packet-switching computer network and precursor of today’s internet.
Recent News
UIT Leadership Spotlight: Joe Barndt, supervisor, DLT AV Support
The U of U alum, who has worked for Digital Learning Technologies since he was a freshman studying music, said it's rewarding to solve problems for and provide support to people from so many different technological backgrounds.
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Employee Feature: Helping ecosystems thrive takes the sting out of beekeeping for DLT's James Harris
James Harris, associate director for Systems & Data Services in UIT Digital Learning Technologies, started backyard beekeeping in 2001. Harris also teaches beekeeping classes each spring and fall for U Continuing Education.
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Sophisticated, multistep phishing attacks use common tactics
All phishing attacks use similar methods — like an urgent call to action — to trick people into divulging information, giving away money, opening suspicious links, or downloading/installing malicious software.
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Partner Relations hosts ISO seminar for grad students, party for CSBS cybersecurity superstars
UIT Partner Relations and ISO staff hosted a “cyberseminar” for master’s degree students aspiring for careers in the IT security field, and the College of Social and Behavioral Science recently became the sixth U organization to implement a suite of cybersecurity tools.
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UIT, UMC purchase Deque digital accessibility tools
UIT and University Marketing & Communications have purchased axe DevTools Pro, axe Monitor, and Duque University to help scan, monitor, and test websites and train webmasters.
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Employee Feature update: Piotr Pawlikowski (PMO)
Since we last spoke with Piotr Pawlikowski in 2019, the senior IT project manager in UIT’s Project Management Office has earned an instrument rated pilot certification.
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DCIO event roundup: Cornhole, valentines, and March 'madness'
Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO) organization morale and team-building events took a competitive turn in the new year, with dash of creativity and chaos mixed in.
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Identity Management Day: Better passwords help us become a smaller target for cybercriminals
With Identity Management Day almost upon us, it's a good time to review what it takes to keep our institution, students, patients, families, data, and money safe.
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Kudos & Congratulations
UIT staff recognized for their excellent work.
Updates & Reminders
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- Please share with your users: CIS now has a link to the U’s IT help desks webpage in the top right of the portal next to their username.
- There’s still time to register for the ITIL Foundations course on April 10-11
- An UIT change moratorium is in effect from April 4-6 and April 24 to May 2
- The Bits & Bytes forum is moving to a shorter, two-track format. Access this form to request meeting invites.
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CAMPUS VIGNETTE
Find your inner tinkerer at a U makerspace
Protospace at Marriott Library is one of five U-affiliated makerspaces. A makerspace, broadly speaking, is a collaborative space where people come together to create or invent things using traditional crafts or technology. It’s where you can get in touch with your inner tinkerer.
IT SECURITY TIP
The dangers of public Wi-Fi push phishing
It may be tempting to edit that last slide in your PowerPoint presentation or fire off a quick email update to your manager while traveling. After all, free Wi-Fi is everywhere these days! Learn about the dangers of accessing public Wi-Fi and how to protect yourself and your data from cybercriminals.
Events
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Apr 01
Tuesday
12pm - 12:20pmTech Tips Tuesday
Zoom
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Apr 01
Tuesday
2pm - 2:30pmBits & Bytes Forum: Topic A
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Apr 02
Wednesday
11am - 1pmHeadshot Wednesday
Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB)
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Apr 02
Wednesday
12pm - 2pmUniversity of Utah IT Professionals Forum
Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB)
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Apr 02
Wednesday
1pm - 3pmidea colab
Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB)
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Apr 08
Tuesday
12pm - 12:20pmTech Tips Tuesday
Zoom