Office of Information Technology

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Tech Talk: the OIT Blog

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October 10, 2024

Don't Pay: Recognizing Extortion Scams

Happy Cybersecurity Awareness Month! This week we’re discussing email extortion, and…
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October 1, 2024

Look Out For Job Scam Emails

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and we're posting a blog article every week…
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September 11, 2024

Turnitin: Your Guide to Academic Integrity

Turnitin is a tool that your professor may choose to use for written assignments in…
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August 30, 2024

Name Change: Datamaster to Cognos

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) will no longer be using the name DataMASTER…
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August 20, 2024

Navigating Data Privacy and Security

Privacy vs. SecurityWhen we talk about protecting ourselves online, the ideas of data…
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August 13, 2024

Single Sign-On (SSO) for the PSU Help Center

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) has a few exciting updates regarding the…
Information Security Alert
July 25, 2024

Security Alert - Impersonation Of PSU Community Members

The Information Security team has identified an active campaign against members of the…
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July 5, 2024

Tips For Keeping Children Safe Online

In today's digital age, we're surrounded by technology on a daily basis, from…
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June 14, 2024

Security Advice for Using AI Tools

With the ascendant popularity of OpenAI's ChatGPT, Microsoft’s Copilot, Google's…
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May 21, 2024

Windows 11 Migration

Starting in the spring of 2025, OIT will require upgrades from Windows 10 to Windows…
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May 6, 2024

Google Storage Changes Coming in October 2024

Google has made a shift away from providing unlimited storage to schools and…
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May 2, 2024

Avaya Voicemail and Long Distance Calling Retirement

Avaya Voicemail and Long Distance Calling Retirement on June 30th, 2024The Office of…