UITS news for December 2, 2020
Roam back home
IU Secure retires soon. Switch to eduroam.
IU Secure, the university’s outgoing wireless network, will be retired on March 31, 2021. After that, all on-campus wireless users with IU credentials must use eduroam. If you haven’t switched from IU Secure to eduroam, please do it now.
New and current eduroam users must also install a certificate that improves security. Please upload the eduroam Network Setup Tool
IU continues to provide free, secure, high-speed wireless access in 24-hour “lot hot spots” around the state. People with IU affiliations can access Wi-Fi through eduroam, while others can use the IU Guest Network. The eduroam network is also available at institutions within Indiana and beyond, including IU Riley Hospital for Children.
Still time to sign up for conflict-resolution workshop
The Dec. 3 seminar is hosted by the IT Leadership Community.
Need to brush up on your conflict resolution skills? A free Dec. 3 seminar offers tips for handling differences at work and at home.
When: Thursday, Dec. 3, 9:30-11am ET
Where: Zoom details sent after registration
Tiffany Lemons, a senior organization development consultant for IU Human Resources, is the presenter.
Coded Bias film exposes threats to civil liberties and democracy
Join a virtual film screening and discussion on Dec. 4.
A groundbreaking documentary feature, Coded Bias, reveals that many facial recognition technologies fail more often on darker-skinned faces and investigates widespread bias in artificial intelligence. The film features trailblazing women data scientists and mathematicians who are exposing racial-bias threats to civil liberties and democracy.
When: Friday, Dec. 4, 7pm ET
Where: Zoom details sent after registration
The screening and discussion are hosted by the IU Center of Excellence for Women & Technology, the IU Cinema, and Science on Screen.
Looking for a perfect match?
Try out different tech tools at this speed-dating event.
Speed Dating with Learning Technologies is a matchmaking event that exposes you to a range of tools and services within a short period of time.
During the two-hour, speed-dating event, you will have about nine minutes to evaluate a technology before meeting your next “date.” Matchmakers (presenters) include staff from across UITS Learning Technologies.
When: Thursday, Dec. 10, 10am-noon ET
Where: Zoom details sent after registration
Note: To fully participate in this event, please download the latest Zoom app for your desktop or mobile device and log in with your IU credentials.
Pay it forward
Offer your laptop to an IU student or apply to receive a donated laptop.
The pandemic has highlighted the need for reliable student technology access. Help IU students by contributing your used but working laptop to the new IUpcycle program. Your donation can reduce student stress and provide updated equipment needed for success.
To apply for an IUpcycle laptop, sign up with the Center of Excellence for Women & Technology mailing list.
Be aware of sensitive-data requirements on SharePoint
Improper handling could result in privacy invasion or unauthorized access to information.
Protect information with special care, especially in regard to sensitive-data storage on SharePoint sites.
If you are the owner of a SharePoint website that contains restricted or critical data, please follow these data storage guidelines:
- Restrict access to authorized users. For internal university data, ensure information is locked behind the log-in screen. For more restrictive data, limit the information to authorized individuals.
- Keep information only as required, as the potential for unauthorized disclosure increases with the length of time you retain information. IU already maintains many records. Your data steward can tell you more.
- Dispose of sensitive data when no longer needed.
For more information, reach out to the University Information Privacy Office or call 812-855-UIPO.
More IT News and Events
- Chat with the new UITS Virtual Assistant >>
- Being proactive about Zoombombing turns into a group effort >>
- Activate IU’s free LinkedIn Learning account and start learning >>
- Dec. 10 training accelerates work of researchers, scientists, and academics >>
- Proposals for 2021 Statewide Summit on Women & Tech due Jan. 24 >>
- Need file storage tips? Sign up for a recorded IT training webinar >>
- Visit the UITS Tech Tidbits YouTube playlist >>
