News: 2020
The Ithaca Branch of Project Management Institute (PMI), Rochester, will host an online talk by Dana Lynn Bernstein, Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at 5:45pm. The topic will be "Mastering the Art of Humanness in Project Management: Serving Others Through Powerful Communications." Find the...
Zoom's ongoing response to users' security and privacy needs will result in important new updates and policy changes to the application over the coming weeks. Because some of these changes may require action on your part, please review each upcoming change carefully.
Zoom has released version 5.0 this week as the next step in its continuing efforts to improve meeting video and data security. Most notably, the update adds support for improved encryption, which Zoom plans to activate on its networks May 30, 2020. In preparation for this important change, CIT...
Cornell leadership has confirmed that the COHSEC project will continue on schedule for a mid-May launch for EHS and Occupational Medicine.
When you’re organizing a Zoom session, it’s important to take steps to prevent unwanted attendees and unwanted behavior (“zoombombing”). Options include setting passwords, limiting who can enter your meeting, restricting what attendees can do in the...
On April 26, 2020, Zoom will turn off v1 of its API. To reduce the number of changes that day, CIT will turn off an old integration between Google Calendar and Zoom on April 22.
Cornell Two-Step Login now supports security keys when using Safari for macOS or Microsoft Edge.
If you're not already using Duo Mobile for Two-Step Login, it's easy to set up for secure, convenient access wherever you are. Two-Step Login secures your personal information and protects your access to Cornell systems, even when you aren't on campus.
Zoom has released an update, version 4.6.10, that will offer meeting owners more convenient access to options that can make their meetings more secure and safe from Zoombombing and phishing risks.
Zoombombing is when an unwanted attendee—possibly from outside the university—disrupts an online meeting. It’s been on the rise as web meetings become essential to keep higher education going. The university has taken steps to reduce the likelihood and...
LastPass simplifies your online life by remembering all your passwords on any device, anywhere. Safeguard your remote work experience and protect your sensitive data. Find out how to get started with this secure password manager.
In support of distance learning during the coronavirus pandemic, Adobe has opened up access to the full Creative Cloud suite.
Due to the impacts of COVID-19, the TeamDynamix launch has been moved from April 15, 2020 to Wednesday, May 6, 2020.
Two-Step Login secures your personal information and protects your access to Cornell systems, even when you aren't on campus. If you are now working remotely, but still have a Cornell University phone number as your primary authentication device, logging in will be more convenient if you...
Some users of Cornell-managed computers who are now working remotely may have concerns about the impact of Code42’s backup processes on their available bandwidth. CIT recommends that users contact their unit's IT...
There are many campus resources to help you plan for working remotely.
Whether for personal reasons (illness, family care, etc.) or broader situations (pandemic, severe weather, etc.), you may need to be able to conduct your work from remote locations. If you need to work from home, IT@Cornell can help. Learn more about IT services that can help you work remotely...
University Relations has an updated recommendation for the configuration of the Emergency Banner that partners include on their sites.
Scammers are following the headlines and taking advantage of fears surrounding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Learn how to protect yourself from misinformation, phishing attacks, and other targeted scams.
Collaboration and Utility Services has been leading the project to move our current version of Jira to an Atlassian-certified vendor to be cloud-hosted.