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New Login Experience for Microsoft Admin Portals
On Friday, September 26, 2025, CIT will implement two new security features to strengthen authentication for Azure, Entra, Intune, and M365. To learn more about these changes, refer to Changes to Authentication Process for Microsoft Admin Portals.
Chrome Change May Initiate Unnecessary Extra Steps for Passkeys
Chrome/Chromium v141 changes may impact the Beyond Identity authenticator and result in extra steps before authenticating with Secure Connect.
Current Top Ten Hot IT Topics
Looking to find out more about key IT@Cornell services? This list is updated periodically to reflect topics most in demand by those in the Cornell community.
ILR Dean Alexander Colvin to Keynote “Emerging Tech Dialogues - The Future of Work”
ILR Dean Alexander Colvin will be a keynote speaker for the upcoming "Emerging Tech Dialogues - The Future of Work."
Important Two-Step Login (Duo) Changes Continue on Sept. 23
Beginning in August 2025, in response to increased threats to Cornell NetID passwords and systems, changes will be made to Two-Step Login (Duo).
New Seamless Login Feature for Box Account-holders Using Microsoft 365 on Desktop
Microsoft has released a new seamless login feature for Box. If you collaborate with Microsoft 365 files through Box Drive on desktop, you can grant access to Box and enjoy co-authoring features without having to log in every time. If you have not previously logged in or connected Box in this way, the next time you open a Microsoft 365 file from Box on desktop you'll be prompted to sign in. Follow the guide to grant access to Box for Microsoft Desktop co-authoring.
Don’t Forget: Zoom’s AI Companion Can Enhance Meetings with AI-Generated Summaries and Recordings
Earlier this year, Cornell approved use of several new features in Zoom that use generative AI to provide additional content such as meeting summaries, in-meeting questions about discussion that has taken place, and “smart” cloud video recordings. Remember, when using Zoom AI Companion features—as with any generative AI tool—be mindful of privacy, data security, and accuracy concerns.
Phish or Phact? Don’t Let Scammers Outsmart You
The start of the semester also brings a new onslaught of attempts to part you from your NetID. You worked hard to earn that NetID, and it’s up to you to safeguard it from thieves. Here are some tips to help you do exactly that.
Elizabeth Mannix to Present Keynote at October Emerging Tech Dialogues Event
Elizabeth (Beta) Mannix, the Ann Whitney Olin Professor of Management at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, will be a keynote speaker at IT@Cornell’s Emerging Tech Dialogues event on October 14, 2025.
Sharepoint Sites Now Require Two Owners
As of September 2025, Microsoft SharePoint sites required two owners to improve site governance, ensure access continuity, and support responsible data management.