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    Introducing Information Strategy and Services

    Jan 21, 2026
    Information Strategy and Services (ISS) serves both the CU Anschutz and CU Denver campuses and encompasses the units previously identified as the Office of Information Technology (OIT); Information Security and IT Compliance (ISIC); and Information, Data Enablement and Assurance (IDEA). With the launch of the CU Anschutz rebranding effort, we seized the opportunity to update our identity to simplify and strengthen our connection with the university community. Over the course of 2026, we will be removing our individual unit names (OIT, ISIC, IDEA) and will be one ISS.
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    Grammarly Now Available in Software Store

    Jan 21, 2026
    Grammarly is available for purchase in the OnTheHub software store at an extremely discounted rate of $36 per user, per year. That's over 70% in savings for university users compared to the regular list price. Grammarly is available to all university faculty, staff and students. After purchasing your university license through the software store, you will use your university credentials to log in and access the numerous benefits of Grammarly.
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    Microsoft 365 Copilot License Price Drop

    Jan 21, 2026
    In December 2025, the paid license of Microsoft 365 Copilot has been reduced from $360 per user per year to $216 per user per year. To procure a secure Microsoft 365 Copilot license, please visit the OnTheHub software store.
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    Advancing Digital Accessibility at CU Anschutz

    Nov 18, 2025
    CU Anschutz has made meaningful progress in advancing digital accessibility across our campus. From expanding our resources and training to increasing our engagement and accessibility scores for websites and course materials, these efforts reflect our shared commitment to creating a digital environment with equal access for all. As we celebrate these achievements, it’s important to stay informed about how we can continue to meet the requirements of Colorado’s Accessibility Law (HB21-1110) and build on the momentum we’ve created together.
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    e-Waste Event for University Devices

    Sep 15, 2025
    ISS and Denver OIT have partnered with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) to put on a free, one-day event on each campus for university faculty and staff to drop off old university electronics for secure recycling. Only university devices will be accepted and only the devices listed below. Laboratory equipment and personal devices are NOT accepted at this event.
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    Sitefinity Moves to the Cloud

    Sep 15, 2025
    Information Strategy and Services (ISS) has been strategically iterating on infrastructure and performance solutions for our university community through data-driven initiatives. As part of this work, our web team has migrated Sitefinity – our enterprise website platform – to a cloud-based, vendor-hosted solution. Moving Sitefinity to the cloud offers improved service reliability, improved performance and scalability to grow with the campus. Sitefinity currently powers over 300 university websites across the CU Anschutz and CU Denver campuses and receives 25 million annual visits.
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IT Security Awareness & Action

Stay Vigilant Against Duo Phishing Attacks

Apr 24, 2025

As cyber threats continue to evolve, it's crucial to stay informed and vigilant against phishing attacks, especially those targeting multi-factor authentication (MFA)systems like Duo. Phishing is a psychological attack used by cyber criminals to trick you into giving up sensitive information or obtaining access to your account. These attacks often masquerade as legitimate communications from trusted sources, making them particularly dangerous. 

 

What To Do 

  • Duo Push is the best practice for your preferred authentication method, and it is also quick and easy. 
  • Do not use SMS text or phone MFA with Duo as this is more easily compromised and vulnerable to phishing.
  • The app displays the location of the MFA login request, helping ensure that it’s you who is authenticating. 
  • Be cautious with Duo Security requests.  
  • Review where the Duo request originated from — is it your location? 
  • Did you make the Duo request — is the timing correct? 
  • NEVER approve unexpected authentication requests. 
  • If your location and the timing of the request DON'T match, your credentials may have been compromised and it could be a Duo phishing attempt; approving an unanticipated Duo request may grant a cybercriminal access to your account and data. 
  • Be aware: cybercriminals may make repeated requests like these, sometimes with many requests in a very short period of time. This phishing method is known as an MFA (Duo) Fatigue Attack.  The malicious actor is hoping you will hit “Approve” just to make the alerts go away. Don’t fall for this tactic, never hit “Approve” unless it’s you; call the OIT Service Desk for immediate help if you experience this.  

 

Protecting your personal data helps prevent the loss of sensitive university information and ensures your identity remains safe. By staying informed and cautious, you can help protect yourself and the university from phishing attacks. For more information, visit our Information Security and IT Compliance Duo Phishing Awareness webpage. 


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