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  • Strengthen Your Skills During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

    Beth Varcho | September 21, 2026
    Cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, and protecting Ohio State’s people, data and technology requires participation from everyone. This October, The Ohio State University is partnering with the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) to offer a month of virtual events designed to help faculty, staff and students strengthen their cybersecurity knowledge and prepare for emerging challenges. The month...
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  • Congratulations! Amazon Recognizes OTDI for Innovation and Technology Leadership

    Beth Varcho | September 17, 2026
    The Ohio State University has been recognized as a 2026 AWS Champion, an honor that highlights the university's continued commitment to innovation, collaboration and the strategic use of technology to support teaching, learning, research and operations. The recognition by Amazon Web Service (AWS) celebrates organizations that are making a meaningful impact through technology and sharing their...
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  • Think You Can Spot a Phish? Prove It and Win $100. 

    Beth Varcho | September 15, 2026
    Ohio State is launching its first-ever Phish Tournament for October’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Can you spot a phishing attack? If you see and report our phish, you earn points in Ohio State’s inaugural Phish Tournament. Top 100 finalists receive a $100 gift card. Sign up for the Phish Tournament Phishing emails remain one of the most common ways cybercriminals attempt to gain access to...
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  • New BuckeyePass Security Check for Unusual Sign-In Activity

    Beth Varcho | September 15, 2026
    Ohio State is updating BuckeyePass multi-factor authentication (MFA) service to provide additional protection when unusual sign-in activity is detected. The change is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 23 and is designed to help reduce the risk of unauthorized access to your university account and data. Most people will continue to use Duo as they do today and will not notice any difference during...
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  • AI-Assisted Coding Webinar for Technical Staff

    Beth Varcho | September 8, 2026
    AI-assisted coding is quickly changing how software is written, reviewed, and secured. The Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) is hosting a Risk Management Series webinar that will help university technical staff use these tools with confidence, discipline, and the right safeguards. Designed for developers, application owners, and technical leaders, this virtual session will explain...

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