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Security and
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SPAM AND VIRUS STATS
In December, 2005 central e-mail spam controls blocked 26,269,245 messages. Anti-virus controls blocked an additional 631,627 messages.
A VIRUS DOES A GOOD DEED!
An e-mail generated by one of the sober viruses ended up with more than an infected computer. After receiving a virus e-mail implying that a law enforcement agency was investigating the recipient, the recipient turned himself in. See http://www.securityfocus.com/news/11365.
NEW MINNESOTA LAW - NOTICE OF BREACHES IN SECURITY
The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act has been amended to require disclosure to affected individuals if there has been a breach in security (unauthorized acquisition of private or confidential data). Link to the new law from http://www.umn.edu/oit/security.
LETTER ABOUT NEW MINNESOTA LAW SENT TO DDD LIST
Steve Cawley, Associate Vice President & Chief Information Officer; sent a letter to all Deans, Directors, and Department Heads to make sure they are aware of the new law, and how they can avoid having to deal with it. See the letter: http://www.umn.edu/oit/security/Letter_NewMNStateLaw.html.
12/29/05: UNPATCHED WMF WINDOWS VULNERABILITY
Beware of an exploit for all versions of Windows that would allow the attacker to perform any action on your computer if you look at an image that they present to you. There is currently no patch for this exploit, but Microsoft states that they are the issue. More info and links at http://safecomputing.umn.edu/. |
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Network and Telecommunication
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MULTI-STATE FIBER OPTIC NETWORK: BOREAS-NET
At the end of December 2005, the Universities of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa and Iowa State University of Science and Technology became the proud parents of a multi-state fiber optic network: BOREAS-NET (Broadband Optical Research, Education And Scientific Network). A formal website for BOREAS-NET is expected to be online in the coming year.
INDEFEASIBLE RIGHT TO USE
BOREAS-NET is a significant milestone and was accomplished due to the hard work of these four schools in awarding and subsequent contract negotiations with WilTel Communications for an IRU (Indefeasible Right to Use) fiber optic cable from Minneapolis to Kansas City.
IN 2007 BOREAS-NET CONNECTS UNIVERSITY
As part of the RFP released by the University of Minnesota on behalf of BOREAS-NET, a fiber optic ring to Chicago through Iowa will provide high-speed research between the schools. The Universities of Minnesota and Wisconsin will contribute fiber optic cable routes to complete the ring. This network is expected to go live sometime in 2007.
UPDATE: GOPHER MESSAGING
NTS is conducting more testing and software updating in preparation for the Gopher Messaging, still planned for an upgrade in 2006. All Twin City campus voice mail boxes, automated attendants, and ACD related services will be upgraded to the new service. NTS will prepare training and web information with advance notice to all campus users. |
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Academic and
Distributed
Computing
Services
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WEBMAIL 3.0 RELEASED
Did you know a new version of WebMail has been released? This version incorporates a new look with faster page loading, a spelling checker, and other updates. The old WebMail Pro is still available. To use either WebMail go to the same old address; the web page has a new look and more links: http://www.mail.umn.edu.
EVEN MORE WEBMAIL OPTIONS COMING
The Internet Services group is readying another web based e-mail client, called GopherMail, that you will be able to select. Look for more information later in the month on the WebMail page at http://www.mail.umn.edu.
SPRING COMPUTER TRAINING SCHEDULE NOW ONLINE!
The spring 2006 schedule is online. We have some exciting new and revised courses! Learn how to correct problems with your digital photos. Attend a Learning Bytes course without leaving the office. Explore ways to use blogs and wikis to enhance learning. Check out all new offerings; go to "What's New" at http://uttc.umn.edu.
JOIN UTTC ONLINE...LEARNING BYTES LIVE!
Ever wish you could attend a short course without trekking across campus? Now you can! UTTC is offering some of its Learning Bytes courses online. Participate in a live, interactive short course from the comfort of your own desk. Learning Bytes Live: fast, easy, and convenient. Check out "What's New" at http://uttc.umn.edu.
NEW COURSE: BREEZE 5 ORIENTATION
Publish PowerPoint presentations and conduct meetings...on the web! Attend this orientation to get an overview of the newest version of Breeze Presenter and Meeting. For more information, search for "breeze" at http://uttc.umn.edu. |
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Digital
Media
Center
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JAN 8, 15, 22, 29 TV SHOW: TECH TALK
Learn about podcasting, portable computing, robotics, and medical technology on upcoming January episodes: 9-9:30 PM, TPT channel 17. See http://techtalk.umn.edu/schedule/.
JAN 9 CFP: DMC FACULTY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Each year the DMC accepts new applications for the program from Twin Cities faculty members; 3-5 are chosen to receive fellowships. A Call for Proposals (CFP) for 2006-07 will be available the week of JAN 9 at http://dmc.umn.edu/fellowship/. Applications are due FEB 20.
JAN 17 CFP: TEL GRANT PROGRAM
Through this program, faculty members are awarded grants for developing, implementing, and evaluating technology-enhanced learning (TEL) experiences. A Call for Proposals for 2006 will be available the week of JAN 17 at http://dmc.umn.edu/grants/. Applications are due the week of FEB 14.
JAN 17: TA WEB CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
This spring, the popular TA Web Certification Program is offered for credit as NURS 5113 beginning JAN 17 and as a non-credit program beginning MARCH 28. Students learn about Web-based teaching and learning strategies and Web design and development techniques. See http://dmc.umn.edu/ta-web/schedule.shtml.
FEB 1 SEMINAR: LEARNING WITH DIGITAL AUDIO
At the next Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL) seminar, "Thinking with Our Ears," panelists will discuss how they use digital audio in their teaching and research: FEB 1, NOON-1:30 PM, 402 WALTER. The seminar also will be broadcast online. Online soon at http://dmc.umn.edu/series/spring06.shtml.
FEB 9 MEETING: EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGISTS FORUM
Shane Nackerud from the University Libraries will talk about how blogs have given a voice to millions of writers and literature instructor Mitchell Ogden will talk about using Wikis to support collaborative writing in the classroom: FEB 9, 3-4:30 PM, 402 WALTER. See http://dmc.umn.edu/etf/schedule05.shtml. |
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