Hello UM‑Flint students,
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and a reminder of the importance of IT security and privacy — and what you can do to be safer and more secure online.
Enhanced email security
As a U‑M student, you have free access to Virtru, a Chrome extension that provides end‑to‑end encryption for email. Virtru adds an extra layer of security to your already-secure U‑M Gmail email messages. It also lets you set an expiration date for when an email can be read, disable forwarding, revoke the ability to read an email after it has been sent, and more. Visit the Virtru at U‑M web page to learn more.
Follow best practices
Thank you for using Duo two-factor authentication when logging in to U‑M resources. There are lots of Duo options to choose from if your needs change, such as if you get a new device, phone number, or want to change your default settings: Decision Aid: Choosing a Duo Option. In addition, protect your personal accounts with two-factor whenever you can.
Tips and guidance on everything from IT security when working remotely, to securing videoconferencing, to identifying phishing attempts, to choosing a strong password are on the Safe Computing website. You can find a brief video tour of the site and the many resources it has to offer here: You've Got a Site for That — Safe Computing.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights
Virtual opportunities to learn more about cybersecurity and privacy are listed on U‑M's National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2020 web page, which will be updated throughout the month.
We are proud of your resilience and grateful for the care you show each other by practicing safe computing. Please reach out anytime we can be helpful. You can contact us directly at our email addresses below, or reach out to the ITS Service Center for support via chat, phone, email, or submitting a help request online.
Kind regards,
Ravi Pendse PhD
Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
University of Michigan
[email protected]
Sol Bermann
Executive Director of Information Assurance and Chief Information Security Officer
University of Michigan
[email protected]