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IT Update News from 11/2021
Upcoming changes to the NetID activation and reset process
On Thursday, November 18, the Yale Information Security Office (ISO) will release an updated version of the NetID Management Tool.
Members of the Yale community will notice several changes to the NetID activation and password reset processes:
Instead of asking for security questions...Recap of October 18 Hybrid Town Hall
On October 18, John Barden welcomed team members back for the second hybrid IT Town Hall, held at the Greenberg Center and live-streamed to staff members at home. The agenda included a welcome back to campus message from Jack Callahan and John Barden, an overview of FY22 and future IT goals, a...
Microsoft 365: Supporting hybrid work
As workspaces have shifted to both remote and onsite, maintaining virtual collaboration is critical to get work done. Microsoft 365 offers apps and features that help you and your team stay productive, protected, and connected.
Details Keep everything digitized so you can access and...Enhancing IT Leadership through “Diversity Monologues”
IT Leaders gathered in October to participate in the first of four “Diversity Monologues” to clarify their role in championing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) within ITS. The session was led by Deborah Stanley-McAulay, Associate Vice President for Employee Engagement and...
FY22 Balanced Scorecard Goals progressing
Progress is underway for all ten of IT’s Balanced Scorecard Goals for FY22, which are aligned to the strategic anchors of Service Quality, One IT @ Yale, and Workplace of Choice. SLT leaders and team participants are commended for ensuring that these goals continue to move forward....
Benefits to receiving your W2 electronically
Take a moment to elect to receive your W-2 electronically if you did not already consent to do so last year. Beyond simplifying your personal tax filings, this method will ensure the following benefits:
Privacy & security : Fast and secure delivery, protecting your...Upcoming changes to antivirus service
On Tuesday November 16, Yale will replace our existing antivirus solution, Cylance, with a more capable endpoint production solution, Crowdstrike Falcon. Crowdstrike Falcon uses a lightweight sensor tested to use fewer system resources than Cylance while offering significant new security...
Cybersecurity Awareness Highlights
Did you miss the recent “Bee the Home Expert” Lunch & Learn on October 22? This interactive and engaging session is a must-see for protecting you and your loved ones. The good news is you can watch it at your convenience and up your...
IT Academy - Upcoming Events and Training
Hosted by the IT Staff Development team, Yale’s IT Academy consists of a robust speaker series , recommended...
The Graduate Student Funding Project
In 2022, Yale will transition to a new Graduate Student Funding (GSF) process, replacing the Graduate Student Payment System (GSPS) with Banner, Workday, and a new data warehouse and datamart. Graduate students, faculty, and staff that support graduate funding will be impacted by this change....
Microsoft Teams to allow external user communication
Secure File Transfer Facility service no longer supported
The Secure File Transfer Facility service (files.yale.edu) is no longer supported by the vendor and will be retired at Yale as of December 22, 2021.
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