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  • Data security

    Jan. 28 is Data Privacy Day

    January 08, 2021

    The Statewide Office of Audit and Consulting Services is pleased to share that January 28th is internationally recognized as Data Privacy Day.

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    Internal Audit update

    December 19, 2020

    The Statewide Office of Audit and Consulting Services was pleased to offer a virtual training titled "An Overview of Fraud Prevention and Detection" in November

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    萝莉社视 Blackboard Learn Winter Upgrade

    December 19, 2020

    Following up on our previous Winter Upgrade communication, we are excited to provide our users with an updated schedule regarding the transition to a 萝莉社视 Blackboard Learn Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) deployment.

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    FBI warns of potential holiday scams

    December 19, 2020

    The FBI's Office of Public Affairs (OPA) has produced an Inside the FBI podcast titled "Holiday Scams - Shop Safely and Smartly Online." This podcast highlights holiday shopping scams and how people can shop safely and smartly online.

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    New setting to improve Zoom security

    December 04, 2020

    A new setting will enhance security for Zoom meetings by making it optional to authenticate University of Alaska participants.

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    VPN Users - Switch to the new VPN Before December 31

    December 04, 2020

    VPN users are advised to download and install the new GlobalProtect VPN client on their PC, phone or tablet before December 31, 2020, when outgoing AnyConnect VPN will no longer be updated or supported. Download GlobalProtect VPN Installer and follow prompts, entering the portal address gateway/vpn server vpn.alaska.edu.

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    OIT offers laptops at a discount

    December 04, 2020

    OIT announces the availability to purchase the recommended Dell laptop directly from OIT at Bulk Buy prices, year-round.

  • Internal Audit November updates

    November 21, 2020

    The Statewide Office of Audit and Consulting Services honored International Fraud Awareness week on Nov. 19 by hosting a training titled An Overview of Fraud Prevention and Detection.

  • 萝莉社视 Learn Winter upgrade

    November 21, 2020

    As part of the University of Alaska' commitment to providing users with more performant and reliable services, this 萝莉社视 Learn Winter upgrade cycle this year will also include a transition to Blackboard Learns Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) deployment over the holiday break.

  • Cybersecurity Awareness Month

    Webinar: Social Engineering - Hacking of Humans

    October 16, 2020

    This webinar focuses on recognizing different persuasion techniques that are used to manipulate people into giving information or access to an unauthorized person.