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National IT Survey Highlights Teaching and Learning Trends

Please complete the survey if you’re selected this year

Since 2006, EDUCAUSE, the professional association for IT in higher education, has conducted an annual survey of students about their technology usage and preferences and, beginning in 2014, a...

Posted: October 28, 2024, 11:19 AM

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: UMBC Security Team Uncovers Hacking Attempts Targeting Alumni Accounts

This past summer, the UMBC Security Student Team made a significant discovery regarding compromised accounts, predominantly affecting alumni. In a series of alarming events, fraudulent Google...

Posted: October 28, 2024, 9:43 AM

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: DoIT Student Digital Stories with Ouwen Dai

Watch Ouwen Dai describe his cybersecurity journey

Ouwen Dai shares his experiences as a computer science student with a focus on cybersecurity and his work as a Security Analyst at DoIT. He highlights the importance of practical experience and...

Posted: October 25, 2024, 9:18 AM

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)

Use Duo MFA for myUMBC!

What is multi-factor authentication? Multi-factor authentication adds a second layer of security to your online accounts. Verifying your identity using an additional factor (like your phone or...

Posted: October 21, 2024, 9:15 AM

October DoIT Gritty Award

Congratulations Regina, Dan, and Tim!

We are excited to announce that Regina Clowser, Dan Loftus, and Tim Boyle are the recipients of the October Gritty Award! The Division of Information Technology’s Gritty Award recognizes the...

Posted: October 15, 2024, 11:50 AM

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Create Strong Passwords

Strengthen Passwords with Three Simple Tips

1. Use Unique Passwords: UMBC requires all students and staff to have a strong password for their account to help keep it secure. Find the UMBC requirements for creating strong passwords here....

Posted: October 14, 2024, 9:53 AM

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Avoid Phishing Attacks

Protect data by recognizing & reporting phishing attempts

Phishing Phishing is the use of deception to acquire passwords, credit card numbers, or other sensitive information from a user. There are many phishing mediums including SMS messages (Smishing),...

Posted: October 7, 2024, 2:11 PM

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Four ways to stay safe online

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and UMBC wants to help you keep your information safe. Follow these four steps to increase your cybersecurity: Avoid Phishing Attacks Phishing...

Posted: October 4, 2024, 10:21 AM

Gamify Ultra courses with achievements & build question banks with AI tools in October update

Enhancements to Ultra Docs & student feedback page

With the October update to Ultra, instructors can gamify their courses or spark learner engagement and motivation using course achievements. Built on performance criteria (e.g., graded items),...

Posted: October 3, 2024, 8:29 AM

October Disability Awareness Month Fosters Inclusion in Higher Education

Focus on digital accessibility ensures access, equity to all

In 2019-20, approximately 21 percent of undergraduate students and 11 percent of post baccalaureate students reported having a disability (National Center for Education Statistics, Fast Facts,...

Posted: October 2, 2024, 9:47 AM