SPIRE Two-Step LoginJuly 31, 2023Campus community members now access SPIRE with a new, more secure login experience, which you can see in the video posted below. The new system mirrors the same experience as other campus services such as email and Zoom, creating a simplified, consistent login experience and providing significant protections against the latest information security threats. Two-step login is now enabled for an added layer of security, protecting accounts from fraudulent access. Exceptions do apply. Alumni, parents, applicants, and delegates are not required to use two-step login. |
Action Required: Back up Adobe Cloud Content by Thurs., 07/06 to Prevent Data LossMay 10, 2023Adobe is significantly changing the licensing available to the University of Massachusetts. Our current contract will expire on Thurs., July 6th, 2023. UMass Amherst Information Technology (IT) is working on a new agreement. Details of how you can access Adobe products in the future will be shared as soon as they are available. |
Members of UMass Amherst IT Celebrated at 2023 Chancellor's Citation AwardsApril 26, 2023Several members of UMass Information Technology (IT) were presented with Chancellor's Citation Awards at a ceremony on Wednesday, April 26, in the Old Chapel for their exemplary contributions to the University. |
Don't Be Fooled: Download the Microsoft Authenticator App this AprilApril 10, 2023Don't let scammers fool you, add the Microsoft Authenticator App to increase your online safety this April. Two-step login is an essential layer of information security at UMass Amherst – verifying your identity with a second factor protects your account and personal information even if your password is stolen. App-based two-step login takes security further without slowing you down. Don’t worry about typing a code from a text message or finding another way to log in if you don’t have phone service – just tap an app notification. |
IT to Implement Security Controls on Remote Access Connections from Internet - Tues., April 4March 29, 2023On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, UMass Amherst Information Technology (IT) will be implementing additional security controls on remote access software used to log into UMass endpoints and servers remotely from the internet to reduce risk to university computers and data. |