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Cloud computing for research - free online workshops 19 May
Microsoft is offering a free, hands-on, cloud computing training workshop for higher education institutions in Finland on 19 May. Whether it’s image recognition, computing in Linux, machine learning with GPUs, or analyzing data streaming from devices for an IoT project, you can see how easy it is using Microsoft Azure cloud platform to help you deliver bigger, better and more reproducible research.
Short breaks in aalto and eduroam networks on Fri, 25 March at 7-10 am
Aalto University WLAN authentication servers (radius) will be updated Friday, 25 March 2022 at 7-10 am.
Firewall update on Tuesday, 15 March 2022 at 7-10 am
The firewall update will cause short breaks in networks on Tuesday, 15 March at 7-10 am. We are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause.
Multifactor Authentication expands to all functions in Workday 4th March 2022
The use of MFA is expanding to all functions in personnel system Workday.
Antivirus product will be changed in Windows IT classrooms
Antivirus product will be changed on Windows IT classrooms’ computers starting on Monday, 14 February 2022. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint will replace Sophos Antivirus.
HTTPS protocol will be closed to the Aalto University’s internal email service from the internet on 3rd March 2022
With this change we will improve our cyber security, e.g., authentication attempts from the internet causing account lockouts won’t work anymore and email spamming from leaked accounts will be prevented.
Use of WhatsApp considered problematic by the Data Protection Supervisor
In his decision in December 2021, the Data Protection Supervisor issued a notice to the company about the transfer of customers' personal data to employees' personal phones on WhatsApp.
Maintenance break in Public Folders 21.1. - 24.1.
Service break in Outlook Public Folders Friday 21.1. at 9 am - Monday 24.1. at 12 pm.
New Reference Management Software EndNote available to install
The Aalto University subscription to RefWorks ended on 31st of December 2021. EndNote subscription has been acquired as reference management software for all Aalto University’s students, teaching staff, researchers, and other staff members.
Fixed - Problems in openlearning.aalto.fi
Problems in openlearning.aalto.fi at the moment (23.12.2021). We are solving the problem.
Report a security breach!
The decision of the Finnish Data Protection Authority in the Vastaamo case emphasizes the obligation of everyone to know the instructions and obligations regarding reporting a data breach.
Short breaks in file services on Tuesday, 7 December starting from 4 pm
This will cause some short breaks (approximately 1-3 minute/service) in home.org.aalto.fi, work.org.aalto.fi and teamwork services.
Short breaks in IdM service on Wed, 24 Nov and Mon, 29 Nov
IdM (Identity Management) service will be updated which will cause service breaks to identity activation and password reset functionalities etc. during the days.
We participate in the digital security exercise TAISTO21
Aalto University participates in Finland's largest digital security exercise on Thursday, 25 November 2021. TAISTO21 is a nationwide exercise, simulating data protection and security breaches that helps to develop information security management, leadership and communication in the event of a disruption.
New Aalto Inventions report released
The first version of analytics Inventions report is now opened for Aalto staff. The report enables statistical analysis for data-driven decisions related ÄûÃʵ¼º½ inventions, as well as provide more detailed reporting for daily Innovation Services operations.
IT service by appointment at vihta.aalto.fi
You can book an appointment at the IT service point in advance at vihta.aalto.fi.
Information security and data protection training published in Workday Learning!
Information security and data protection learning area for Aalto Univeristy employees has been published on Workday Learning. The training covers the basics of information security and privacy, data processing and the identification of incidents.
IMAP and submission protocols will be closed 8 November
The use of IMAP and submission protocols will end on Monday, 8 November in Aalto university’s centralized email service. This improves information security, e.g. brute force attempts which block user accounts temporarily, will fail after the change.
Maintenance break in ACRIS on 1 November, and new features
Maintenance break between 14-20. New features will be introduced.
The move of the staff’s general purpose Linux-servers behind firewall on 14 Oct 2021 at 10-12 am
SSH-connections to the servers may get disconnected and you have to reconnect. We are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause.