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: Dustin Udy, associate director, Security Assurance
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Aimee Ellett receives Kevin Taylor Memorial Service Award
The 2023-24 Kevin Taylor Memorial Service Award was presented to Aimee Ellett, special assistant to Chief Information Officer Steve Hess, during the UIT All-Hands Meeting held online on September 19. Ellett received a plaque and a symbolic oversized check denoting a $500 honorarium.
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President Randall approves revised information security policy
The changes comply with the recently updated USHE Board Policy R345: Information Technology Resource Security and strengthen the university’s information security policy to address the present and increasing risks of cybersecurity incidents.
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PMO Corner: Major Avaya voice system upgrade nears completion
A significant system upgrade for Avaya, the U’s central telephone solution, is on track for completion in early December 2023. The upgrade from Avaya Communication Manager version 8.1 to version 10.1 will impact approximately 15,675 hard phones and softphones.
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Artificial intelligence use guidelines from an IT leadership perspective
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools must be used with caution to avoid known pitfalls, such as bias, privacy violations, copyright infringement, and inaccuracy. These guidelines are intended to support institutional standards for privacy, safety, ethical practices, and data security.
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ITS-UIT golf tournament decided by a tiebreaker
The winner of the 14th annual ITS-UIT golf tournament was decided by a tiebreaker. A UIT team ended up tying an ITS team but edged out the runner-up by posting the best scores on the lowest handicap holes.
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Internal IT auditors: We're advocates, not adversaries
Chief Audit Officer Hollie Andrus’ Internal Audit team, which includes an IT audit division, is broadly responsible for independent and collaborative risk assessments and helping colleges, departments, and organizations better align with the university’s strategic goals and core values.
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Shields up! Protect yourself online with these simple steps.
October, designated as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, is a good time to review the basics of cybersecurity — easy and common-sense ways to protect your data and devices from threat actors and cybercriminals.
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Updated guidelines for university-related use of messaging and collaboration platforms
After careful review, the university has selected and made available certain software platforms that, when used properly, protect restricted and sensitive data and are suitable for common use cases among campus users.
Updates & Reminders
- New to the U? Our IT guides connect students, faculty, and staff with the university's digital resources.
- The Adobe Creative Cloud suite, which includes Photoshop and InDesign, is free for academic use
- MATLAB, Simulink, and 100+ companion products are free
- The next ITIL training course will take place on Ocotber 19-20
- U staff in an IT role can request no-cost access to Udemy Business
- Follow @uofuit, @uofu_iso, and @uofuitstatus for IT news, security updates, and unplanned outages, respectively
- The UIT Service Guide provides a high-level look at UIT services and resources and highlights how the organization supports its partners
- UIT information resources for faculty, staff, and students
- Direct IT career candidates to our jobs page
- UIT- and UofU-branded templates are in Box (login required)
- 102 Tower building website
- UIT online service quick links
CAMPUS VIGNETTE
ProtoSpace at the Marriott Library boasts a One Button Studio media production studio and podcast booth, VR arena, data visualization wall, GIS services, gaming consoles, board games, small-scale fabrication tools, 3D scanning and printing resources, and a LEGO table for prototyping and ideation.
Events
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Oct 04
Wednesday
12:30pm - 1:30pmUniversity of Utah IT Professionals Forum
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Oct 12
Thursday
11am - 12pmEnterprise Web Advisory Council (EWAC)
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Oct 18
Wednesday
11am - 1:30pmMacAdmins Group
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Oct 25
Wednesday
11am - 12pmUniversity of Utah IT Exchange (ITX) group
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Nov 01
Wednesday
12:30pm - 1:30pmUniversity of Utah IT Professionals Forum
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Nov 09
Thursday
12pm - 1pmSecurity Champs meeting