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Thursday, January 31, 2013

IT Security Newsletters

UAB IT is now providing information security training materials to inform university faculty, staff and students about computer threats.  Each month a newsletter will be released focusing on new and different cyber security threats.  Contact the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more specific training options that can increase the protection of your information systems. 

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Monday, November 12, 2012

Security Forum to Conduct IT Survey

The UAB Security Forum will be conducting a survey of information technology personnel across the entire campus, including UAB Hospital.  A letter describing the content of the survey, and how to access it electronically will be sent to UAB leaders via email in the coming days.  All employees who are being asked to complete the survey should respond as soon as possible.  Questions can be directed to the Security Forum co-chairs, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , School of Medicine, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , School of Business.  Additional information will be available from This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , UAB Information Technology.

This page summarizes all of the online request form links available for services provided by IT.  To inquire about services not listed contact AskIT (uab.edu/askit or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). 

Communications
  • Usage toward UAB email and UABFile
  • Request changes to your email service


  • Request a BlazerID and password
  • Change an existing password
  • Set up a personal web space 


Mass Email Requests
  • For one-time messages addressed to multiple recipients that need to be sent from a "special" address. More information about requirements and the overall process can be found here.
  • Direct link to the request form: https://hatteras.dpo.uab.edu/memf/

  • Request a new user account (mailboxes, file storage, imaging systems or WebIT)
  • Delete or modify and existing account (access to mailboxes, file storage, imaging systems or WebIT)
     
  • Sponsors and guests can set up guest user accounts to access a myriad of UAB systems and services


Online Learning/Blackboard Course changes
  • Request that courses in the Academic Institute be updated - courses can be cross listed; opened or closed; assigned instructors, designers or teacher's assistants; or have previous content imported to them - https://www.uab.edu/it/instech/auth/acad_form.html


Information Security
  • To report any incident to UAB Data Security that involves violations of UAB IT-related policies or involving UAB data or computer systems -https://silo.dso.uab.edu/incident/
  • The process for secure media destruction at UAB can be found here.


Desktop Local Administrator Rights Access Requests

i>Clicker Classroom Response System

  • Request an i>Clicker Instructor Kit (receiver and USB cable, flash drive and instructor remote) here.
 
Software
 
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UAB & National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2012

During National Cybersecurity Awareness Month this year, UAB IT is sponsoring a series of presentations on cybersecurity topics of interest.  Please join us for any or all of the four sessions throughout the month of October.  Our hope is that you gain a better understanding and awareness of cybersecurity as it pertains to UAB, our country and the world.

The following sessions are open to all faculty, staff and students at UAB, and their invited guests.  All will begin at noon, with the exception of October 31st, which will begin at 1 p.m.

Registration is currently available for all sessions.  Please bring your lunch; cookies and soft drinks will be provided at each session. 

Date

Time

Location

Topic

Presenter

October 3, 2012 Noon Center for Teaching & Learning (EB238, room 243) Cybersecurity Law and Current Issues Jim Phillips, AUSA (retired)
October 10, 2012 Noon Hill University Center Alumni Auditorium Countering the Cyber Threat with Intelligence Analytics John Grimes, J.D., Assistant Professor, UAB
October 24, 2012 Noon West Pavillion, room D To Be Announced To Be Announced
October 31, 2012 1 p.m. Cudworth Hall (CEC) Auditorium Tales from the FBI on Cybersecurity Todd Berryman, FBI Special Agent & Cybersecurity Squad Leader
Posted on 9/20/2012 10:50:00 AM
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