Tech Briefing: Tuesday, October 15, 2024

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Here is a summary of this week’s Enterprise Technology & Services (ET&S) Tech Briefing:

  • It’s week three of Cybermonth. Check out this week’s events, information, and security tip.
  • TeamDynamix is upgrading their sandbox and production environments this week on Friday, October 18 (sandbox) and Saturday, October 19 (production).
  • Reminder: ET&S is moving links on the USNH Enterprise Gateway to the myUSNH Portal.
  • Reminder: Sequoia is the latest macOS update, and it is now available for all USNH macOS devices.  
  • Browse the latest ET&S Training sessions.

CyberMonth: Week Three Events, Information, and Security Tip
Since 2004, the United States has celebrated October as Cyber Security Awareness Month. This month is our opportunity to share essential tips to stay safe online, best practices for managing your information, and insights into the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity.  ET&S is hosting Wednesday Webinars and sharing tips on how to protect yourself online. You can find a full list of webinars at https://www.usnh.edu/it/departments/cybersecurity/cybersecurity-events.  
 
Here are our week three webinars: 
  
Webinar Wednesday – Wednesday, October 16, 2024 (Two Sessions) 
Social Engineering | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.  
Lily Lee is at the helm of a global, diverse security team at Splunk, where she plays a pivotal role in supporting security teams worldwide. With over 15 years of experience working across various sectors, from education to government agencies, she's an expert at leveraging data-driven analytics to solve complex security challenges. In addition to her leadership role, Lily is a founding member of the Women in CyberSecurity Silicon Valley Affiliate. She also holds multiple professional certifications and has shared her insights at numerous industry conferences.  
Registration Link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1afae81a-f431-417b-ada1-e37ec2a77f26@d6241893-512d-46dc-8d2b-be47e25f5666  
 
Phishing | 12-1 p.m. 
Mitch Spaulding from Abnormal Security will discuss the different kinds of phishing attempts attackers are launching on students and how students can enable best practices to prevent their accounts from being compromised. 
Registration Link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e4ae0e61-d091-4a3d-b6b4-97c1ed642761@d6241893-512d-46dc-8d2b-be47e25f5666  
 
Tip of the Week: Protect Yourself from Phishing Attacks  
Phishing is a deceptive tactic used by cybercriminals to trick victims into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or financial details. These attacks often come via email, text, or phone and may include malicious links or attachments. Be skeptical of unexpected communications and avoid sharing personal information.  
 
Action of the Week:  
Familiarize yourself with common phishing tactics, such as suspicious sender addresses, unexpected attachments, or urgent requests. Report phishing attempts to your IT department or use reporting features in your email client to help protect yourself and others.  

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: In-Person Cybersecurity Symposium
To Know: ET&S will host an in-person Cybersecurity Symposium on Wednesday, October 23, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Strafford Room in the Memorial Union Building at UNH-Durham. This event will feature notable guest speakers including the NH Secretary of State David M. Scanlan, experts from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC). Key topics will include election disinformation and other critical cybersecurity issues. ET&S will serve light snacks. All members of the USNH community are welcome to attend.

To Do: Register to secure your spot.

TeamDynamix Upgrade
To Know: TeamDynamix will upgrade their production and sandbox environments, introducing several new features.

Schedule:

  • Sandbox Upgrade to version 11.10 – Friday, October 18, 12-4 a.m. The Sandbox will be periodically unavailable between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. for scheduled maintenance.
  • TDx Production Upgrade to version 11.10 - Saturday, May 19, from 12-4 a.m., during the normal maintenance window. 

To Do: Visit the links below for more Information and to preview the new environment:

Reminder: New USNH Gateway – Technology Quick Access Links 
To Know: Available starting Oct 30, 2024, the Production and Test Environment links currently located in the UNH Enterprise Gateway and the PSU Courtyard will be available in the myUSNH Portal located at my.usnh.edu. 

To Do: Navigate to my.usnh.edu and simply search for “Gateway” or “Courtyard” and navigate to the “Support Links (USNH Gateway/PSU Courtyard) Page” or click this link: https://my.usnh.edu/pages/support-links 

Please replace any bookmarks you have to the UNH Enterprise Gateway with a link to this page for future reference. 

Reminder: macOS Sequoia Now Available for USNH Devices 
To Know: The latest macOS, Sequoia, is now available for USNH devices. This version includes several enhancements aimed at improving productivity and user experience, such as easier window tiling and a new Passwords app. Updates to Safari and video conferencing tools are also included to ensure a smoother workflow. We encourage you to update your system to take advantage of these improvements and maintain security. 

To Do: For instructions on how to install macOS Sequoia, go to https://td.usnh.edu/TDClient/60/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=4623.  

 

 

Training Opportunities
ET&S offers free training to all USNH employees.

  • iClicker Cloud, Student Polling System: Training | Register
    Tues., October 15, 2-3 p.m.
  • Canvas (myCourses): How to Create a New Quiz | Register
    Weds., October 16, 9-9:30 a.m.
  • LDT Virtual Office Hours | Register
    Fri., October 18, 3-4 p.m.
  • Microsoft Teams Meetings in Canvas and Education | Register
    Mon., October 21, 3-4 p.m.
  • Canvas (myCourses): Assignments | Register
    Tues., October 22, 10-10:30 a.m.

How to Get Tech Support          
The Enterprise Technology Help Desk          
http://www.usnh.edu/it/need-it-help   

 

 

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