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: Jeff Shuckra, Strategic Planning and Process Team
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UIT to launch Phish Alert Button for all UMail accounts on August 8
On August 8, 2022, UIT will deploy KnowBe4’s Phish Alert Button to all UMail accounts at the University of Utah and University of Utah Health. The button enables users to more easily report phishing messages and other suspicious emails.
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CHPC's Tom Cheatham receives 2022 Gilda Loew Lectureship award
Tom Cheatham, director for UIT’s Center for High Performance Computing, received the 2022 Gilda Loew Lectureship award at the International Society of Quantum Biology and Pharmacology (ISQBP) President’s meeting.
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UIT names new leaders for three teams
UIT is pleased to announce that Josh Gross has been named manager for the Campus Help Desk and Operators team, Brian Harris has been named interim director for UIT Data Management & Analytics, and Dave Packham has been named associate director for Identity & Access Management.
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Meet Your Colleagues: Constituent Relationship Management team
UIT’s Constituent Relationship Management team was formed as a software development and support group for 15 instances of Salesforce on campus.
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Explainer: Information Security Policy (4-004)
Policy 4-004 outlines all the university’s IT security rules, which help protect the university, its IT systems and resources, and data. It also ensures compliance with local, national, and international laws, industry regulations, and business agreements.
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Phish Tank website aims to educate users on phishing tactics
The U’s Information Security Office (ISO) recently launched the Phish Tank, an awareness and educational website with information on phishing tactics and common red flags. Examples of known phishing attacks are coming soon.
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Training tip: Make summer a season for skill-building
Summer may be the perfect time to expertly hone a professional skill in which you’re now only a novice or learn something completely new — all from the comfort of your cubicle or home office.
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IT governance roundup
The Strategic Information Technology Committee (SITC) met on July 12 to discuss the U's cybersecurity plan, KnowBe4 training, the Presidio risk assessment, collaboration and cloud services, Salesforce, and the OneU PeopleSoft project. No other IT governance committees met in July.
Updates & Reminders
- EDI tip: August 9 is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
- Digital security tip: While fun, online gaming can be risky, especially when interacting with players and vendors you don't know
- Nominate a UIT employee for the 2022 Kevin Taylor Memorial Service Award by 5:00 p.m. August 4
- Mark your calendars — the 2022 Employee Appreciation Day will be held September 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Check out our calendar for IT events and training
- UIT and Microsoft are hosting a series of free Office 365 training sessions every week through August 17
- Are you or someone you know new to the U? Our IT guides connect students, faculty, and staff with the university's digital resources.
- Instructors and department representatives, please remind your students that MATLAB, Simulink, and 100+ companion products are free
- UIT-ITS change moratoriums will take place August 3-6 and August 15-26
- 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 (authentication required)
- 102 Tower building website
- UIT online service quick links
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Events
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Aug 17
Wednesday
11am - 1pmMacAdmins Group
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Aug 17
Wednesday
11am - 12pmMicrosoft Office 365 training — Increase Collaboration With Microsoft Teams
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Aug 31
Wednesday
11am - 12pmUniversity of Utah IT Exchange (ITX) group
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Sep 05
Monday
Labor Day
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Sep 07
Wednesday
12:30pm - 1:30pmUniversity of Utah IT Professionals Forum — online
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Sep 13
Tuesday
1pm - 2:45pmStrategic Information Technology Committee (SITC)