Round 0 of the Implementation Phase has been completed and 6 rooms have been updated to meet the standards of the Hybrid Technology Improvement Project. We are now starting Round 1 in this phase which includes the upgrades for 22 classrooms and conference rooms that have been identified. Work on these 22 rooms will begin fall 2023.
OIT is planning on conducting failover testing of the North Classroom Data Center on Sunday, July 30th. This is an estimated 8-hour testing window from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm to evaluate system backup processes and remediate any issues that present. To test these processes, we will be simulating a network outage, but no power or devices will actually be turned off.
CU Anschutz and CU Boulder celebrated a milestone this summer during a cross-campus gathering highlighting the significant advances made in high-performance computing (HPC) within the CU system. This integration of staff and expertise from both the Boulder and Anschutz campuses is a critical piece in advancing science and innovation.
The UIS data center move to CU Anschutz is scheduled to begin at noon on Friday, Oct. 6, through 8 a.m. on Monday, Oct 9. Multiple teams from OIT and Information Security and IT Compliance (ISIC) are working closely with UIS and our IT partners across both campuses to determine the systems and services that will be impacted.
As communicated last month, we implemented several improvements to further protect our information and technology infrastructure, including a proactive password reset for all campus account holders.
All four campuses are partnering together to deliver relevant information about phishing, password protection, and using AI securely. Visit the Cybersecurity Awareness Month webpage at cu.edu/CAM for articles and incredible, free webinars featured during the month of October.
Phishing attacks remain one of the most prevalent cybersecurity threats. We need to work together to protect the university – both our personal information and university data – from potential breaches. If you receive what you think may be a phishing message, it’s crucial to report any suspicious emails promptly. It’s fast and easy – simply use the “Report Phishing” button in your Outlook email.