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Apr 15, 2020

Submit your IT Purchase Compliance requests

As the end of the fiscal year nears, OIT reminds campus purchasers to submit IT Purchase Compliance requests as soon as possible. New requests may be delayed, depending on complexity…

Apr 15, 2020

So long Majordomo2

On Tuesday, April 21, OIT and the Google Service Team will migrate the remainder of the Majordomo2 (Mj2) mailing lists to Google Groups, ending the Mj2 email manager service. This…

Apr 15, 2020

Learn at your own pace with virtual IT training 

OIT has moved several in-person workshops to online platforms to accommodate remote work situations. Register now for these upcoming training sessions: Cisco WebEx will be offered on Thursday, April 16…

Apr 15, 2020

Work securely from home

Working from home in the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis is a challenging transition for the entire Pack, but now more than ever, it is important to keep your personal and…

Apr 15, 2020

Safeguard your online meetings from cybercriminals

When cybercriminals break into your web conferencing session, it can be embarrassing, threatening and even professionally damaging. It is not a joke! On April 1, cybercriminals zoom-bombed the NC State…

Apr 15, 2020

NC State is PCI compliant

When NC State students, employees and even guests use credit or debit cards with an on-campus entity, they can rest assured their transactions are secure.  In March, NC State attested…

Mar 24, 2020

Beware of COVID-19 scams

During these unprecedented times, it is more important than ever for all campus members to remain vigilant and follow best practices for keeping all information secure. Cybercriminals are sending out…

Mar 18, 2020

Skill up and collaborate with remote learning

Special Note: For the latest G Suite and other online courses, see REPORTER. Many NC State employees are learning how to work remotely and now is an excellent time to…

Mar 16, 2020

Warmer weather and new IT workshops are signs of spring!

To support employees shifting to a remote working environment, OIT is moving several in-person workshops online. Updates will be added to REPORTER as more information is available, so check back…

Mar 16, 2020

Secure your Internet of Things

If you ever work from home, you could unknowingly jeopardize the university’s data as well as your own. Some smart home devices can hear you speak, and all of them…