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Security flaw found in Mac operating systems High Sierra 10.13 or greater
A security flaw has been detected in Mac operating systems High Sierra 10.13 or greater. This vulnerability allows anyone to log into a Mac device and change administrative settings by typing in the username “root” with no password. Users should apply the newly published Apple Security Update…
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“Exploring Data Security” workshop
There is no silver bullet when it comes to protecting your data from hackers or even accidental file deletion. The unfortunate reality is that addressing these challenges means facing both the technical vulnerabilities in systems as well as those that arise from human behavior and choices. To…
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QuikPay to undergo scheduled maintenance early Monday
The QuikPay system will undergo a planned, temporary outage Monday, Nov. 27, from 1:15 to 4:15 a.m. to allow University Technology and the QuikPay vendor to complete scheduled maintenance. QuikPay is the system used by students and authorized users to view student financial information, account…
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Online space-reservation system expands to include classrooms
University Technology and the Office of the University Registrar have implemented a new, easier and streamlined room reservation process to manage requests for event spaces, meeting rooms and classrooms. Software from Event Management Systems (EMS), which already is in use for the university’s…
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[U]Tech Live
University Technology will present the next edition of [U]Tech Live Monday, Nov. 20, from 11 a.m. to noon in the atrium of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences. [U]Tech Live is a close-up, fast-paced presentation by the staff who make Case Western Reserve…
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Updated ChemOffice, ChemDraw, LabVIEW available from Software Center
The University Technology ([U]Tech) Software Center has upgraded ChemOffice Professional to version 17 for Windows and ChemDraw Professional to version 17 for Mac. ChemOffice provides scientific tools for research purposes. These software licenses are available to all faculty, staff and students…
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Review important cyber security measures
National Cyber Security Awareness Month has come to an end, but the safety of your identity and confidential data are worthy of thought and action every day of the year, so it’s time to review important lessons of the month. Following are some of the highlights from each of the month’s weekly…
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Use Duo Mobile for enhanced cyber security
From the recent Equifax breach to increasing incidents of phishing attacks and ransomware, cyberattacks continue happening and seem to be getting worse. Anyone at Case Western Reserve University can be the victim of cybercrime. To help protect access to university data and systems, University's…
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CaseWireless connectivity issues being addressed
Case Western Reserve University has been experiencing connectivity issues with CaseWireless on campus. Actions have been taken to reduce the amount of resources needed in order to stabilize the wireless environment. University Technology ([U]Tech) upgraded the system yesterday after work…
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UCITE session: Canvas review
The next University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education (UCITE) session will review Canvas to assist faculty in using some of the helpful features in the system. Lauren Rogers, Katie Skapin and Genevieve Mathieson Kilmer from University Technology's Teaching & Learning…