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Monday, October 24, 2022

Carleton’s Virtual Private Network to Require Multi-Factor Authentication

To further enhance information security at Carleton University, the Virtual Private Network (VPN) is being placed behind multi-factor authentication (MFA) on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. On and after this date, users connecting to the VPN, either remotely or on campus, will need to first authenticate via using MFA before logging in with the Cisco... More

Friday, October 21, 2022

Cyber Month 2022: Putting it All Together

While we are nearing the end of Cyber Security Awareness Month, it is important to remember that cybersecurity threats don’t begin and end in October. For now, there's still time to enrol in our Security Awareness Course through Brightspace to learn more about staying safe online, and for a chance to win a pair... More

Monday, October 17, 2022

Reset of MyCarletonOne passwords required

Due to a recent, credible cybersecurity threat, all staff and faculty are required to change their MyCarletonOne passwords. Email notifications will be sent to individual staff and faculty members including specific instruction on steps required to change their MyCarletonOne passwords. We are taking steps to further secure the network while we... More

Friday, October 14, 2022

Cyber Month 2022: Preventing Phishing

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month! Enrol in our Security Awareness Course through Brightspace to learn more about staying safe online, and for a chance to win a pair of Airpods or Ravens merch. What is Phishing? Phishing is a cyberattack that uses fraudulent emails, SMS texts, and phone calls to solicit sensitive information... More

Thursday, October 6, 2022

Students: Enter our Cyber Month 2022 Contest!

THIS CONTEST HAS NOW CONCLUDED. THANKS TO ALL WHO ENROLLED! Students! This is your chance win a pair of AirPods or one of two Ravens swag packs during Cyber Security Awareness Month! How to Enter It's easy to enter! Just enrol in our Security Awareness Course through Brightspace and complete at least one module... More

Thursday, October 6, 2022

Cyber Month 2022: Where, Why and How Phishing Happens

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month! Watch this page for helpful tips and tricks, and enrol in our Security Awareness Course through Brightspace now to learn more about how to stay cyber secure! Students! This is your chance win a pair of AirPods or one of two Ravens swag packs during Cyber Security Awareness Month... More

Monday, October 3, 2022

Cyber Month 2022: What to Do If You Get Phished!

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month! Enrol in our Security Awareness Course through Brightspace to learn more about staying safe online, and for a chance to win a pair of Airpods or Ravens merch. What is phishing? Phishing is a cyberattack that leverages fraudulent emails, SMS texts, and phone calls to deploy malicious software... More

Monday, October 3, 2022

Cyber Security Month 2022 is Here!

Students! This is your chance win a pair of AirPods or one of two Ravens swag packs during Cyber Security Month contest. Cyber Security Month is back this October! It’s a chance to educate citizens about how to stay safe and cyber aware while they work and live online. This year’s theme is Fight... More

Friday, September 16, 2022

Important Changes are Coming to Cmail In October

Microsoft is rolling out email security enhancements for all customers, including students using Cmail, but you may need to switch email apps before October to keep accessing your inbox. Microsoft has introduced a new method of authentication called Modern Authentication and, on Oct. 1, 2022, apps that don’t support it will lose access to... More

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Secure your Apple Devices with the Latest Updates!

Apple has just released iOS 16.0 and iPadOS 15.7. To keep your Apple devices secure, ensure you are running the latest OS versions! What do I need to do? Phone or iPad: Go to Settings  > General > Software Update > Automatic Updates Mac: Go to Apple menu > About this Mac > Software Update… >  ☑... More

Thursday, August 11, 2022

Audio Conferencing Features Launching on August 17, 2022

On Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, ITS will begin rolling out advanced protection features and tools in the Microsoft 365 environment for all staff and faculty members at Carleton University. As an added benefit of these tools, Microsoft is now providing audio conferencing for Microsoft Teams or Skype for Business Online, allowing meeting participants... More

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Digital Strategic and Operating Framework Sets a Course for All Things Digital at Carleton

In 2020, the Board of Governor’s Audit & Risk Committee commissioned PwC to audit Distributed Computing across Carleton. PwC’s audit recommended improvements in: Digital Policies - Awareness and Application Digital Governance - Oversight and Monitoring Communication and Training As a result, much work has been done to formalize and... More

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