The Office of Information Security (OIS) recently completed a major revision and expansion of the OIS policy and standards library. The goal of the project is to foster a strong security culture at WashU through clear and comprehensive coverage of all recommendations in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF). All OIS […]
Category: Information Security
WashU IT Enhances Security with PatchMyPC for Third-Party Apps
To enhance our computing environment security, WashU IT has implemented a streamlined strategy for Windows software updates for third-party software. Each month, alongside Microsoft’s security updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11, WashU IT will also update other installed applications such as Chrome, Firefox, and Zoom. This method aims to reduce security vulnerabilities found in […]
Check out these travel safety tips for the holiday season
As the holiday travel season gets underway, it’s important to stay mindful of your personal and WashU-related information security. The Office of Information Security is here to help you prepare and protect your data while on the go. Traveling can pose unique security risks, but with a little advanced planning, you can minimize them. If […]
Information Security Policy Library Update
In support of ImpacT and the call to provide the university community with tools and the knowledge to safeguard and sustain our systems, data, and reputation, the Office of Information Security (OIS) has initiated a complete revision and expansion of the OIS policy library. The goal is to foster a strong security culture at WashU […]
Secure Email Migration to Microsoft Purview
WashU IT will migrate the university’s Cisco email encryption service to Microsoft Purview. The migration will simplify access and improve communication clarity. This migration will occur on Monday, October 28th, at 7:00 PM CT. After the change, continue to include “Secure” in the subject line of the email to send secure encrypted messages. The Benefits […]
Important InfoSec and BJC Updates, recognition of staff milestones and more are focus of October IT All Hands
Join WashU IT on Wednesday, October 16 for some Cybersecurity Awareness and InfoSec updates, news on BJC and the WashU School of Medicine partnership, recognition of staff milestones, and more. Here’s a preview of the agenda and what you can expect: During the meeting, several staff members will receive recognition for joining our teams as new […]
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month around the world
This month marks a global initiative aimed at helping everyone stay safe and secure when using technology. At WashU, the Office of Information Security is proud to support this effort, promoting a full month of essential cybersecurity practices. We’re encouraging the WashU community to adopt these key behaviors to strengthen your online security. While there […]
Answers to questions about Zoom’s AI Companion and security
There have been many questions about Zoom’s AI Companion and the security of the transcriptions it creates, as well as the content Zoom uses to train its AI model. Check out a new knowledge base article (KBA) offering a brief overview of the AI Companion tool and WashU’s default settings. “Zoom is always adding and […]
Check out the June IT All Hands recording and materials
Explore the recording and materials from the June IT All Hands meeting. Watch as the Senior Leadership Team, led by WashU IT CIO Jessie Minton, recap FY24 goals. Hear about professional development opportunities through the WashU McKelvey School of Engineering. Learn more about WashU IT’s apprentice program and gain insights from a presentation on behalf […]
Schedule your Microsoft Teams message to be sent later
If you want to send a message while its fresh in your mind but the timing isn’t quite right, you can schedule your chat messages in Teams! You can also edit your content, re-schedule the message, or delete it before it has been sent. For more information, https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/schedule-chat-messages-in-microsoft-teams-2fc5ea77-7bb4-4511-8f59-e62bac1c0f6a