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Congratulations to our May 2024 Graduating Students

Join us in celebrating our amazing student workers

Congratulations to our Graduating students in the Division of Information Technology Class of Spring 2024 We're so happy for you! Celebrate your accomplishments and keep on shining!...

Posted: October 30, 2024, 11:08 AM

RESOLVED - Blackboard Service Disruption - Course Content Access

Access to Blackboard course content may be impacted

Update @ 6:37 PM: After a rolling restart was performed, course menus appear to be consistently stable and content is available. Users also report the error messages are no longer appearing.  At...

Posted: October 29, 2024, 11:27 AM

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: 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