security
On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, Cornell will extend the requirement for Two-Step Login (Duo) authentication to all university web applications that require Cornell NetID login.Read more
When your certificate's expiration date approaches, you will be notified by email that you need to renew.
Complete the Cornell University SSL Certificate Service Request Form...Read moreNudge is an application to notify end users about macOS security updates they should install. Cornell IT Security Policy 5.10 requires all devices to be fully up to date with security updates within 30 days of release...Read more
On October 1, 2022, Microsoft will permanently disable Basic Authentication (“Basic Auth”) for Exchange email tenants. Basic Auth is an outdated authentication standard that allows users to connect to their mailbox using only a username and password and its continued use poses serious security...Read more
Instructors or students accessing Zoom through Canvas can encounter issues opening Zoom. This might result in a blank screen area where the Zoom app should appear or an error message indicating Zoom failed to load, the session has expired, or the user is invalid.
When troubleshooting...Read more
On Thursday, December 31, 2020, Adobe Flash Player will reach “End of Life” (EOL) status. This means the program will no longer be distributed, supported, or updated by Adobe. The lack of available security updates after the EOL date means that continued use of Flash Player would not only pose...Read more
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...Read more
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 meeting, and not publishing meeting links...Read more
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 impact of disruption in Zoom.Read more
If you use the macOS Contacts app, you may not be able to sync your contacts after opting in to Two-Step Login for Office 365.
What to Do Select System Preferences . Select iCloud . Deselect (uncheck)...Read more