For many years, the University has allowed alumni and former students to keep their University email account indefinitely. As our services and threat landscape have evolved, we have taken a fresh look at the long-term cost and security implications of maintaining accounts that are no longer tied to active enrollment or employment. As a result, we are updating and formalizing … [Read more...] about University accounts: what’s changing, and what’s not
AI note-taking applications, such as Read.ai, Otter.ai, and Microsoft Copilot's meeting transcription, have become popular tools for transcribing online meetings and generating recaps, notes, and action items. These applications are convenient, but they come with risks. When an AI note taker joins a meeting, it isn't just passively observing. It captures, transmits, and often … [Read more...] about AI Note Takers: Approved Solutions Available
To improve the security, reliability, and overall user experience of our remote access services, we are transitioning from Cisco AnyConnect to our new VPN platform, Palo Alto GlobalProtect. The new VPN is now available. To ensure a smooth transition, those requiring VPN access should install and connect to the new VPN prior to the Cisco client becoming unavailable and … [Read more...] about Upcoming Change: New VPN Solution
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Missouri State is proud to join this international initiative to keep our people, data and systems safer online. On October 1, Missouri State employees will be assigned updated cybersecurity awareness training in My Learning Connection, to be taken in the month of October. You can help keep yourself and the university community safe … [Read more...] about Take Cybersecurity Awareness Training During Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Need tech support for a big event or short-term project? We've got you covered! Computer Services is launching the Work-Ready Computer Lending Program for centrally-supported areas, providing a limited number of laptops and desktops for short-term departmental use. No need for your department to spend money on backup or spare devices! This initiative helps save valuable … [Read more...] about Introducing Work-Ready Computer Lending Program