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New UM Single Sign-On Screen Allows Easier and More Secure Access to University Applications


The new UM Single Sign-On page makes it easier and more secure to access UM applications from desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Click on the image to enlarge.

The new UM Single Sign-On page makes it easier and more secure to access UM applications from desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Click on the image to enlarge.

A new login page unveiled by University of Miami Information Technology is making it easier and more secure for faculty, staff, and students to access UM applications from a variety of devices. The UM Single Sign-On (UMSSO) page has replaced the CaneID Authentication Service (CAS) sign-on screen. While your CaneID and password are still required to log into UM resources, such as myUM, CaneLink, and ULearn, the new UMSSO page makes it simpler and safer to access such applications from desktop and laptop computers, tablets, and smartphones. (UMIT currently supports both CAS and Shibboleth technologies for Single Sign-on.) When logging into a compatible UMSSO application, the sign-on page to the right will be displayed.

 

 

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Take Advantage of Free Computer Software Training in November and December


The UMIT Training Services group offers free software training to University of Miami employees. Courses include Microsoft Office applications such as Access, Excel, Outlook, and Word. Training is also offered for Adobe’s popular Photoshop and InDesign applications. To sign up for a course, visit UMIT’s registration page or call 305-284-6565, Option 5.

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UM Departments Honored at Miami Heat Game for United Way Success


UW-Heat Ceremony

Pictured from left to right are: UM mascot Sebastian the Ibis; Steve Cawley, vice president and chief information officer for UM Information Technology; Anthony Bonaventure, senior development officer for United Way of Miami-Dade; Nerissa Morris, UM vice president for Human Resoures and TeamUM United Way Campaign Chair; David Lubarsky, Emanuel M. Papper Professor and Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology; and Miami Heat mascot Burnie.

The University of Miami has been a proud supporter of the United Way of Miami-Dade for almost 40 years. Last year’s TeamUM United Way campaign raised more than $1 million, with two departments—Information Technology and Anesthesiology—being the highest-performing units during the annual fundraising drive, raising more than $57,900 and $55,900, respectively.

The two departments were recognized at halftime of the Miami Heat’s final preseason game on October 25 at American Airlines Arena. Accepting the honors for their respective units were Steve Cawley, vice president and chief information officer for UM Information Technology, and David Lubarsky, Emanuel M. Papper Professor and Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology.

The evening featured pregame activities for UM faculty and staff, who were awarded tickets to the game for making United Way pledges.

 

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National Cyber Security Awareness Month: What You Should Know about Public Wi-Fi


National Cyberspace Security Awareness Month is an opportunity to engage and inform the community about cyber security. During October, the University of Miami Information Technology (UMIT) department will share important information, tips, and resources that will focus on different cyber security issues, including cybercrime, mobility, and online safety.

This week’s article focuses on public Wi-Fi. Wireless hotspots are all around us—in coffee shops, libraries, airports, hotels, universities—and are very convenient to use. But it’s important to realize these networks are not secure. When using a hotspot, it is best to visit only websites that are fully encrypted. If you’re not sure whether or not a website is encrypted, treat the network as if it were unsecured.

How to Tell If a Website is Encrypted
If you send email, share digital photos and videos, use social networks, or bank online, you’re sending personal information over the Internet. Many websites, such as banking sites, use encryption to protect your information as it travels from your computer to their server. To determine if a website is encrypted, look for https at the beginning of the web address (the “s” is for secure). Some websites use encryption only on the sign-in page, but if any part of your session isn’t encrypted, your entire account could be vulnerable. Look for https on every page you visit, not just when you sign in.

How Encryption Works
Encryption is the key to keeping your personal information secure online. Encryption scrambles the information you send over the Internet into a code so that it’s not accessible to others. When using wireless networks, it’s best to send personal information only if it’s encrypted, either by an encrypted website or a secure Wi-Fi network. An encrypted website protects only the information you send to and from that site. A secure wireless network encrypts all the information you send using that network.

Don’t Assume a Wi-Fi Hotspot is Secure
Most Wi-Fi hotspots do not encrypt the information you send over the Internet and are not secure. If you use an unsecured network to log into a site that is not encrypted – or a site that uses encryption only on the sign-in page – other users on the network can see what you see and what you send. They could hijack your session and log in as you. Your personal information, private documents, contacts, family photos, and even your login credentials could be up for grabs. An imposter could use your account to impersonate you and scam people you care about. In addition, a hacker could test your username and password to try to gain access to other websites, including sites that store your financial information.

Protect Yourself When Using Public Wi-Fi
So what can you do to protect your information? Here are a few tips:

  • When using a Wi-Fi hotspot, only log in or send personal information to websites that you know are fully encrypted. To be secure, your entire visit to each site should be encrypted – from the time you log in to the site until you log out. If you think you’re logged into an encrypted site but find yourself on an unencrypted page, log out immediately.
  • Don’t stay permanently signed in to accounts. When you’ve finished using an account, log out.
  • Do not use the same password on different websites. It could give someone who gains access to one of your accounts access to many of your accounts.
  • Many web browsers alert users who try to visit fraudulent websites or download malicious programs. Pay attention to these warnings, and keep your browser and security software up-to-date.
  • If you regularly access online accounts through Wi-Fi hotspots, use a virtual private network (VPN). VPNs encrypt traffic between your computer and the Internet, even on unsecured networks. The University offers a VPN that may be leveraged by accessing https://sphinx.miami.edu for Coral Gables employees or https://sg.med.miami.edu for medical campus employees.
  • Some Wi-Fi networks use encryption: WEP and WPA are the most common. WPA encryption protects your information against common hacking programs. WEP may not. WPA2 is the strongest. If you aren’t certain that you are on a WPA network, use the same precautions as on an unsecured network.
  • Installing browser add-ons or plug-ins can help, too. For example, Force-TLS and HTTPSEverywhere are free Firefox add-ons that force the browser to use encryption on popular websites that usually aren’t encrypted. They don’t protect you on all websites – look for https in the URL to determine if a site is secure.

 

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Workday HR and Finance Phase of ERP Initiative Launches


University leadership has launched the next phase of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) initiative. The first phase of the initiative, already underway, is replacing the student information system with Oracle’s PeopleSoft Campus Solutions. The next phase includes the implementation of Workday Human Resources and Workday Finance.

The Workday system is designed for speed, usability, and flexibility, and is accessible wherever you are. This project will impact everyone at the University, and many of UM’s business processes will evolve as the institution continues to create a more secure, efficient, and effective way to deliver services to faculty, staff, and students.

Check out the video to see what Workday can do for you.

For additional information and continuing project updates, please visit www.miami.edu/erp.

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