Miami University IT Services
February 2024

February IAM update:
Secret questions, RapidIdentity, and Miami accounts


In the interest of making sure we’re prioritizing the security of our data, we are making some decisions with our new identity governance and administration (IGA) system: As of March 25, 2024, RapidIdentity will not allow you to use a secret question as one of your recovery options for password recovery.
Read more about what you need to do before March 25 »

IT Services celebrates

Innovation Award winners


We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and congratulate several members of the IT Services family who on Thursday afternoon were awarded Miami’s Creativity and Innovation Award.
Celebrate with us »

Student profile:

Serena Owens and Xandra Johnston

An important part of IT Services is our student workers who take the time to come in and help out! This week we are honoring two students, Serena Owens and Xandra Johnston, who work for the Information Security Office.
Let's meet them! »

IT chefs return to

chili competition capers


For the first time since February 2020, the scent of spice and peppers filled the air of the second-floor breakroom of Hoyt Hall. After four years of waiting, the anticipation heavy in the air, IT Services finally once again hosted the beloved annual Chili Competition.
See who won! »

In case you missed it...

Sync your account


Beginning in February, IT Services turned on a login interrupt screen for all Miami users. When you see this screen, you should go ahead and follow the instructions to log in again.
Here's what you need to know »

Techsplaining 101: Find files shared with you in Google Drive


Files belonging to former students that have been shared with you are going away on March. 6, 2024. In our latest Techsplaining installment, we went over a few ways to find and save those files.
Learn more »

Security Corner

Fake resumes via Word files disguising LockBit ransomware


Our information security office has received word from AhnLab Security Center (ASEC) that LockBit ransomware has been circulating Word files disguised as resumes.
Read more about this nefarious attack and how to stay safe »

ShredFest dates announced!


The dates have been finalized for ShredFest 2024, so make sure you have them in your calendar. ShredFest is your opportunity to bring confidential office and personal documents for secure, on-site shredding at the various Miami campuses.
Mark your calendars now »

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