Updates

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5 ways to be secure when working remotely
Tuesday, October 12, 2021

IS&T recommends that community members follow these best practices when engaging in activities remotely to help reduce the chance information and data being compromised.

Topics: secure computing, remote working, zoom, webex, information protection
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Best practices for collaborating remotely
Friday, May 28, 2021

IS&T recommends following these tips to make working with others when away from the MIT campus as seamless and secure as possible.

Topics: remote working, collaboration, collaboration tools
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Beware this Outlook-based phishing scam
Thursday, April 29, 2021

Be wary of emails saying that your MIT password has expired.

Topics: cybersecurity, email, phishing
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The ins and outs of filtering spam at MIT
Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Here are some things you can do to ensure you see more of the email messages you want and fewer of the ones you don’t.

Topics: spam, phishing, email, symantic
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Optimize your use of Duo two-factor authentication
Monday, April 12, 2021

Learn how to get the most out of Duo to maximize your online security and convenience.

Topics: duo, Duo Security, Duo 2FA, Duo Two-Factor, Duo Two-Factor Authentication, Authentication, Duo Authentication, security, Cyber Security, Privacy, Online Safety, Online Security, Online Protection
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Beware of IRS-impersonation phishing scams
Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Exercise caution when handling any email that appears to be from the IRS.

Topics: cybersecurity, security, email, phishing
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Find out if that smart device isn’t quite smart enough for MIT’s wireless network
Monday, March 22, 2021

That cool smart gadget might not work on the Institute’s wireless networks. 

Topics: mitnet, wireless, smart devices
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Zoom meeting hosts can now enable live transcriptions
Wednesday, March 10, 2021

IS&T has made the Live Transcript button visible to all meeting hosts by default.

Topics: zoom, meetings, transcription
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Common MITnet connection problems for end users at MIT
Monday, March 8, 2021

Learn what you can do if you're experiencing a poor connection to the MIT SECURE network.

Topics: wi-fi, mitnet, access point, network, wireless, wifi
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Wireless or wired, options for connecting to MITnet
Wednesday, March 3, 2021

IS&T offers different ways to connect to the Institute's network, depending on your needs.

Topics: mitnet, wireless, wi-fi, ethernet, mit secure, wired, connect, eduroam, vpn

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