Apple recently released emergency security updates to fix vulnerabilities previously exploited by attackers. Apple is strongly recommending that iPhone, iPad, and Mac users download the latest versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS and Safari.
Campus network access restrictions were paused in response to the global pandemic. This pause was extended to provide a grace period to help ease the community’s transition back to on-site work. It’s critical to safeguard the devices we use for Stanford work. If one or more of your devices isn’t compliant, please take the necessary steps prior to May 5.
Stanford’s move from Stanford University Box to alternate solutions is well underway. Several groups have successfully completed their migrations and many others will move their content in the upcoming months.
Here’s a short article to answer some basic questions about what to expect.
Stanford University Box: UIT begins scheduled migrations
The ongoing effort to reduce the use of Stanford University Box is entering its final phase. University IT (UIT) is providing a centrally-supported service that can move existing data in your Box account into a new folder on Google My Drive, Google Shared drives, or Microsoft OneDrive.
Update your Apple devices now to protect against spyware
On Sept. 13, Apple issued emergency software updates for the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac computers after security researchers uncovered a flaw that allows highly invasive spyware to infect devices without a single click. University IT urges immediate updates to all Apple devices.
Academic and research software available at no charge
Thanks to new university funding, a number of software subscriptions widely used by researchers, engineers, scientists, educators, and students will be available at no charge to individual users.
