cybersecurity

To enhance network security and provide a more reliable remote connection experience, Case Western Reserve University is transitioning the primary Virtual Private Network (VPN) service from FortiClient to OpenVPN. OpenVPN offers improved connection stability, broader compatibility across different…

Effective May 18, [U]Tech will be upgrading login security for most Case Western Reserve University applications by moving to Duo Verified Push and retiring less secure methods.What you need to doTo maintain access to university systems, you must have the Duo Mobile app installed on your smartphone…

Effective May 18, the University Technology ([U]Tech) office will update the login process for Duo-integrated university applications at Case Western Reserve. Applications that will receive updates include Canvas, PeopleSoft Financials and Student Information System, among others, to provide better…

To avoid DuoPush Security sign-in issues, members of the Case Western Reserve University community are encouraged to update the Duo Mobile app by Feb. 2. Older versions may have trouble approving sign-ins after that date. To ensure your version is up to date, open Duo Mobile, tap the menu (three…

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month comes to a close, members of the Case Western Reserve University community are encouraged to focus on securing devices they use every day—phones, laptops, tablets and smartwatches—which carry sensitive university and personal data. To prevent threats and improve…

Just like clutter builds up in your home, it can build up in your online life too. Old accounts, unused apps and saved information can leave you exposed to unnecessary risks. This week, take a few minutes to tidy up your digital space and protect your personal and university information. What’s…

Cyber attackers are getting smarter and can sometimes get past basic login protections, such as text messages, phone calls or simple Duo push approvals. To help protect those who work and study at Case Western Reserve, the university recently added Verified Duo Push for logging into HCM. This…

Starting Oct. 16, the HCM login security for members of the Case Western Reserve University community will be upgraded with Verified DUO Push to strengthen data protection against phishing. This enhanced method will require users to enter a six-digit code shown in the DUO prompt after SSO login…

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an annual reminder for individuals to strengthen their digital defenses. Those who work and study at Case Western Reserve University can help protect the community from cyber threats, such as phishing—deceptive messages designed to steal…

Starting Sept. 12, Case Western Reserve University will block third-party “AI note-taker” applications across Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet—whether or not an individual user has previously enabled or invited these apps. These services—such as Fireflies.ai, Read.ai and Fanthom.video—will…