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  • Stay Connected Without Missing a Beat

    Beth Varcho | September 16, 2026
    Ohio State is updating the security used to verify our eduroam Wi-Fi network. For MITS-managed devices , no action is required—IT will re-onboard university devices for you. Requirements for other Ohio State provided devices may vary by department. To ensure your personal devices continue connecting without interruption, you will need to re-onboard your device now so it is properly configured. The...
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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...

  • Fresh Features, Smarter Tools: Microsoft 365 Updates – Sept. 2026 

    Beth Varcho | September 8, 2026
    Microsoft continues to enhance Microsoft 365 with new AI-powered capabilities, improved collaboration tools, stronger security controls, and the ongoing modernization of core services. Upcoming changes focus on making Teams meetings more intuitive, bringing Planner more deeply into everyday workflows, expanding Copilot experiences, and helping organizations prepare for the retirement of legacy...
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