/it/taxonomy/term/671/all en /it/article/cybersecurity-information-security-articles/vpn-and-2fa <p>VPN (Virtual Private Network) and 2FA (two-factor authentication) have become buzz words lately, because they are required for maintaining the security of Æ»¹ûÒùÔº sensitive systems and data when accessing them from outside the Æ»¹ûÒùÔº network.</p> <p>When we were all working, studying and teaching on campus, these tools were not as often required and went unnoticed. But now that most of us are working from home and accessing Æ»¹ûÒùÔº systems remotely, it is important that we understand when and why we need them. Let’s break it down…</p> Wed, 28 Oct 2020 20:33:28 +0000 gabrielle.krim@mcgill.ca 44134 at /it /it/channels/news/important-update-march-18-authy-desktop-has-been-discontinued-install-oneauth-continue-355536 <p>The Authy desktop apps for Windows, macOS and Linux has been<strong> </strong>discontinued by the vendor and will<strong> no longer be supported as authentication method after</strong> <strong>March 18, 2024</strong>. Please<strong> install the secure alternative application, OneAuth to continue authentication on your Windows or Mac device.</strong></p> <p>When opening the Authy desktop app you may notice the following message from the vendor: </p> Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:35:48 +0000 jessica.jones2@mcgill.ca 45886 at /it /it/channels/news/elevating-security-enhancing-2fa-327663 <p>In Æ»¹ûÒùԺ’s ongoing efforts to strengthen our security, we will continue to introduce enhancements to Microsoft Authenticator, including: </p> Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:45:14 +0000 sara.distefano@mcgill.ca 44322 at /it /it/channels/news/important-update-retirement-wiki-feature-microsoft-teams-jan-2024-352512 <p>Are you the owner of an MS Teams workspace featuring a wiki tab, typically used for meeting notes?</p> <p>If so, we would like to inform you about a significant change concerning the wiki feature (usually used for meeting notes) in Microsoft Teams. Microsoft has announced that as of <b>January 2024</b>, the wiki feature will be retired and replaced by OneNote.</p> <p>In this article:</p> <p><a href="#affect">How does this affect you?</a></p> <p><a href="#actions">Actions you will need to take</a></p> <p><a href="#export">Steps to export wiki content to OneNote</a></p> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 20:31:30 +0000 sara.distefano@mcgill.ca 45703 at /it /it/channels/news/now-live-minervas-login-page-has-been-updated-implement-2fa-and-sso-351548 <p>The login page for Minerva has been updated to implement Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and Single Sign-On (SSO). </p> <div> <div> <div> <p>The new login page includes two options to log in.<strong> Please take note of which login method you should use: </strong></p></div></div></div> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 14:31:38 +0000 jessica.jones2@mcgill.ca 45655 at /it /it/article/cybersecurity-information-security-articles/4-things-every-student-needs-know <h4>4 things to know about cybersecurity</h4> <p>In our increasingly online world rife with phishing attacks, online scams and data breaches, it is more important than ever to ensure that you keep your devices and personal information secure. Here are several tips and resources for staying safe online: </p> Sun, 07 Jun 2020 19:34:13 +0000 uma.viswanathan@mcgill.ca 43751 at /it