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Network Maintenance May 11th
AIT infrastructure maintenance – NEW DATE - Monday May 11th 5PM – Tuesday May 12th 4AM
IT Services will be completing critical power infrastructure maintenance in the University’s datacenter. This work is necessary to ensure the supportability and reliability of campus IT infrastructure.
The planned maintenance is scheduled to take place between 5PM Monday May 11th and 4AM Tuesday May 12th . During this time there will be a complete outage of all on-campus technology services including but not limited to internet, wired and wireless networks, Banner, X-Reports and MyData.
The following services will be accessible when connected via cellular data or other off-campus networks, using the provided links.
Microsoft 365 (M365) - https://m365.cloud.microsoft/apps
Kwe’ (Moodle) – https://moodle.stfx.ca
If you have questions, please contact the IT Services Helpdesk.
Staff & Faculty Computer Refresh
We have begun our annual computer refresh. Stfx staff and faculty eligable for refresh should have received a booking link via email for their system to be refreshed. Refresh bookings can be book up to 3 months in advance, it's ideal to get your booking completed as soon as possible. Through the summer IT Services wipes and prepares refreshed devices for student sell off and loaner programs.
PHISHING ON THE RISE
April 21st.
IT Services has received reports of widespread phishing messages including those with shared files from unknown accounts and those offering fake estate sale items.
Subjects of recent phishing emails have included:
Subject: Important Update for Interested St. Francis Xavier University!!
- Unfamiliar user has shared a SharePoint File (e.g. "St. Francis Xavier University Notice")
While spam filters successfully block many of these attempts, unfortunately, some of these emails get through from time to time.
Please continue to be diligent when reviewing email. If you see a message that seems suspicious or odd, such as messages that prompt you to enter log in credentials, personal or banking information or ask you to send money, report it using Outlook’s Report Message feature. .
Stay Secure While Traveling
As travel season approaches, we encourage all students and employees to take a moment to review best practices for protecting your accounts and data while away from campus.
Please visit the following resource for clear, practical guidance: Article - Stay Secure While Traveling
It covers steps you can take before, during, and after travel to reduce risks and keep your personal data and university information secure.
TerraNova Cyber Security New Courses Being Launched
New Terra Nova courses available to staff and faculty. Course release information is sent from @email. New courses will be released on a monthly basis. More information or log in links can be found on our TerraNova Service page below.
Contact
3080 Martha Drive
Angus L Macdonald Library
Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
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