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 […]
Category: Information Security
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
Our future is shaped by our past: Recognizing years of service
Several employees marked anniversaries this month. Whether celebrating 1 year or 25, WashU IT employees are devoted to the success of the institution and their colleagues, and delivering a superior customer experience. Congratulations to those celebrating milestone work anniversaries, and thank you for all you do to support ImpacT, our IT Strategic Plan, each other, […]
Protecting Our Community Through Security Awareness Training
Written collaboratively by the Security Awareness Training Program Team As WashU continues to grow and evolve, so does our technology and our need for training. Our continuous technological advancement brings new challenges—none more pressing than cybersecurity. We must stay a step ahead of cybercriminals, who are increasingly creative and skilled in gaining access to private […]