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Cornell University has long been developing and dedicating resources toward modernizing the landscape of technologies that support constituent engagement. The underlying platform for much of this effort is an enterprise-wide constituent relationship management (CRM) system called Salesforce,…
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Network and system administrators can request information security assessments of their networks, systems, programs, and labs through the IT Security Office (ITSO).
Encryption is the process of scrambling data to make it unreadable to anyone who does not possess the proper key. When you encrypt an entire disk using FileVault, all of the files on the computer are encrypted, including: Operating system files Application files Data files Swap…
Domain name system (DNS) servers maintain a list of IP addresses and corresponding names for all the servers on the Internet. Your computer has to be able to connect to a DNS server in order for you to be able to use the Internet.
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a TCP/IP standard…
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With identity theft due to the loss of online data a major concern these days, Cornell needs to protect sensitive data stored in electronic form, particularly the personal information that students, employees, and others associated with the university have placed under our trust.Why Data Security…
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Keep Zoom meetings and webinars private and safe from unwanted attendees and Zoombombing and learn about Strategies to Block AI Bots from Zoom Sessions.Meetings vs.
Going online from a personal device like a tablet, phone, or computer creates a pipeline to an immense collection of resources and data, but the sheer size of the Internet also makes it an easy place for bad actors to hide and scope out their victims. Create a ring of protection around devices and…
Cornell Students, Faculty, Staff, and AffiliatesUse Eduroam for secure wi-fi connection on campus. (You must use eduroam to comply with Policy 5.10, Information Security.)
These recommendations apply to personally-owned computers that will be used to access Cornell services. (Faculty and staff using university-owned computers should work with their unit's technical support and business office.)
Identity and Access Management is provided through a suite of mission-critical services, which support secure access to Cornell's IT services and systems. Implementing a set of tools, policies, and practices to manage authentication helps safeguard university data and ensures that only authorized…
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Slowness, Zoom issues, and other problems on MacOS (April 2026)A recent update to the Cisco client has caused performance issues on some MacOS devices. If you use VPN from an un-managed device (a computer not administrated by Cornell), CIT recommends deleting the Cisco Secure Client Socket Filters…
On Tuesday, April 28, CIT planned to implement an updated, more secure version of Duo multi-factor authentication (MFA) for Microsoft applications on desktop and the web. This change will be re-implemented at a later date.
Monthly bills are available online for CIT voice and data services for authorized users.
The Center for Teaching Innovation (CTI) offers web hosting space for the purpose of course instruction and coursework for Cornell courses. This service is provided for course-related work by faculty, instructional staff, and students in active university courses. This service is provided for…
The Center for Teaching Innovation (CTI) provides web server space for deploying dynamic web pages. The Academic Dynamic Web Hosting service offers web hosting space for the purpose of course instruction and coursework for Cornell courses. This service is provided for course-related work by faculty…
There are three distinct types of Resource Accounts:
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A mailbox assigned to a meeting location, such as a conference room, auditorium, or training room. Include a room account as a resource in meeting requests to reserve the room for your meeting. Most units have rules about…