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 […]
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Effective February 17, 2025: Some Older Apple Devices will not support Duo 2FA Authentication
Cisco, our Duo Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) vendor, has announced that the Duo Mobile App will not function on Apple devices running iOS 15 or below effective February 17, 2025. Customers who have used an Apple mobile device which will either need to be updated or replaced have received email notifications with specific instructions. Please see […]
WashU IT OCM team engages in accessibility training for enhanced skills and greater inclusivity
The IT Organizational Change Management (OCM) team has embarked on a journey to deepen their knowledge and professional skills in accessibility, defined as the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The initiative aligns with the WashU IT Customer Experience Plan, which aims “to make our customers feel confident, valued, and […]
Research Computing Update: Compute2 Cluster Advances
WashU IT Research Infrastructure Services (RIS) is actively working on the delivery, installation, and configuration of hardware from each vendor. This is crucial in ensuring the cluster infrastructure meets Compute2’s highest performance, security, and reliability standards. We anticipate that early adopters will have access to the cluster around February 2025. For questions or clarification, university researchers can contact our […]
Congratulations to WashU CIO Jessie Minton; winner of the 2024 Orbie Award in Large Enterprise Category
WashU’s Chief Information Officer and Vice Chancellor for Technology, Jessie Minton, recently was named the 2024 Orbie award winner in the Large Enterprise category by the Inspire Leadership Network. The organization, which has recognized excellence in technology leadership since 1998, honors chief information officers who drive innovation and transform their region through their demonstrated excellence. […]
Getting a new mobile device over the holidays? Don’t forget to register it for Duo 2FA.
For those getting a new mobile device, cellphone or tablet this holiday season remember to register it for 2-Factor Authentication (2FA) with WashU. The WashU 2FA How-To’s page offers guidance and more information. Or you can select a link below that applies to your situation: Please note, as of last fall, you can add the […]
New WashU IT Service Desk After Call Survey
WashU IT is implementing a three (3) question post phone call survey when you reach out to the Service Desk for support. The three questions will be: We will analyze your feedback to identify patterns, which will direct our training and resources, in order to enhance the level of service we are able to provide. […]
WashU Maker Resource Fair 2025
The WashU Maker Resource Fair is an annual dynamic event designed to showcase the wealth of maker and technology resources available to the WashU community for bringing their innovative ideas to life. This fair will feature interactive demonstrations highlighting cutting-edge tools and facilities ranging from various 3D technologies and advanced software to creative workshops and collaborative spaces. Food, games, prizes, and lots […]
HIPAA, Epic, acronyms, and more; making communications clear
It’s not HIPPA (like a hippo), it’s HIPAA, which stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. Epic isn’t an acronym, and it’s not capitalized. Epic1 refers to our WashU and BJC team that supports the Epic application. EDRM could be Enterprise Data Reference Model or Electronic Discovery Reference Model. PT could […]
Network Modernization, Holiday donation and engagement drive, and more were the focus of November IT All Hands
The November IT All Hands meeting took place on Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 3–4 p.m. CT, featuring updates on Network Modernization, WashU IT’s holiday donation and engagement drive, and more. An Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Spotlight kicked off the meeting, which drew a crowd of more than 430. A brief introduction was provided by Chief […]