ITS Preparedness: Cyber Centre
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The University of Toronto (U of T) community is encouraged to continue visiting the ITS Preparedness web page for the latest FAQs, best practices, links and resources on working remotely.
This week, check out information collected from the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (Cyber Centre), Canada’s authority on cyber security. Cyber Centre offers government-approved online safety tips and practises that remote employees can incorporate into their new routines.
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Key ITS contacts
Feedback?
If you have questions and/or more information related to ITS, please contact its.prep@utoronto.ca. This mailbox will be regularly monitored.
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COLLABORATION & SOLUTIONS
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SharePoint Online = remote work success
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SharePoint Online is a cloud-based platform that enables groups to collaborate, share and publish documents or web content using a variety of template options — perfect for working remotely! Find out more about how SharePoint Online can help to streamline your current work experience. Read more
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ACT Director's Blog: operating system stats
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This week, we are sharing information about the types of computers (as indicated by operating systems, i.e., Linux, Windows, Mac, etc.) that people are using to access Quercus. This data was collected over the past month — since moving to delivering our programs remotely. It represents more than 4.5 million sessions! Read more
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CanSSOC pilot's new services & webinar
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The Canadian Shared Security Operations Centre (CanSSOC) proof-of-concept (POC) project has updated services information on its website. Five new services have been developed and will be offered as pilot services in CanSSOC's first year of operation. Register Now for the Threat Feed Pilot Service Launch webinar (May 12).
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Infographic showcases ITS collaboration
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To illustrate the ITS division's work, demand and response across the
tri-campus community in recent weeks, data is being collected to develop insightful infographics. Previously, we shared the IT@UofT People infographic. This week, we are introducing the IT@UofT Collaboration infographic.
(Stay tuned: IT@UofT Solutions coming soon!) Read more
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Video & workshop recordings for faculty
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Teaching remotely? Instructors in the midst of planning, preparing and interacting with students online now have access to new resources. ITS staff recently hosted webinars on educational technology tools and features in Quercus (and beyond). The recordings of these sessions can be found and accessed here.
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Tech requirements for students learning remotely
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Faculty and staff are being asked to help direct students to information on the recommended technological requirements for remote/online learning. Please use your various departmental/divisional websites to link to this useful information.
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Information Security Council: Goals & objectives
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The Information Security Council (ISC) exists to ensure broad consultation in planning and decision-making processes as it relates to information security.
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QuickPoll results: tech workforce during COVID-19
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Eight in 10 people in the higher education technology workforce reported that they are working entirely remotely and are fulfilling all or most of their job responsibilities, show the results of a new EDUCAUSE QuickPoll.
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Tip of the Day
Keep all your devices up-to-date: Make it as difficult as possible for someone to hack you by ensuring all your computers and devices install updates promptly. This rule applies to almost any technology connected to a network — not just work devices – but also internet-connected TVs, baby monitors, security cameras, home routers, gaming consoles and/or even your car. To stay current, simply enable automatic updating whenever possible.
Read more tips on the Remote Security Matters page.
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Secure your work environment from attacks
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Attackers have learned that the easiest way to get what they want is to target you, rather than your computer or other devices.
Ensure cyber safety isn't compromised during this time by visiting the Security Matters website for new and updated Information Security tips, videos and other resources on remote working. Read more
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Three-minute thesis competition goes virtual
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The annual U of T Three Minute Thesis competition is a unique opportunity for graduate students to present their research to a panel of non-specialist judges in a compelling way – in just three minutes. This year things got even more challenging when the competition moved online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
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HR & Equity memos: looking ahead to May
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 Recent regional and provincial epidemiological data contain some promising signs. As a result, the University can begin looking ahead to resuming some functions in the coming weeks. But the widely shared consensus is that we will not return to normal in one single step. We expect that the impact on U of T’s operations will be uneven, with some services and functions returning sooner than others.
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EASI Connect+Learn sessions
April 28-30, 12 p.m.
Participate in online lunch-time learning sessions about University enterprise applications. Join sessions via Teams. (No registration required).
- April 28: Introduction to VPNs for U of T Staff
- April 29: SharePoint Office Hours
- April 30: Intro to Enterprise Service Centre/ServiceNow for Fulfillers
CanSSOC Threat Feed Pilot Service Launch
May 12, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
The Canadian Shared Security Operations Centre (CanSSOC) project is hosting an information session about the new Threat Feed pilot service. As part of the service, CanSSOC analysts will aggregate and curate essential Threat Intelligence data for members. Register here
Virtual ITS Town Hall (save the date)
May 26, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
An opportunity to connect with ITS colleagues. Presentation by ITS CIO Bo Wandschneider with Q&A session to follow. Invitation only, link to be provided via email. Please submit pre-event questions to: its.eda@utoronto.ca.
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New ITS staff: April 2020
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Please welcome:
Ruth Rodriguez Garcia
HR Systems Business Analyst
Enterprise Applications and Solutions Integration (EASI)
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