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Box: Automated Deprovisioning of Separated Users

An email reminder is sent to a Box user and their supervisor to transfer ownership of their files before they separate from UCSF to prevent the loss of access to shared content immediately upon the user’s separation. NOTE: If the person leaving is still a part of UCSF, he or she can transfer folder ownership by following these instructions.

  • Affiliate
  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Student
  • Email & Collaboration
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Device Encryption

Encryption is the process of encoding information so that only authorized persons can read it. It is used to protect confidential and legally protected data. In this case, "legally protected" has real and serious meaning. If an unencrypted laptop, tablet, mobile phone or other device is lost or stolen, and if it contained legally protected information, you or the University might be held liable for damages, you could be sent to prison, or the University could take corrective action against you. 

  • Affiliate
  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Student
  • Technical Partner
  • Volunteer
  • Security
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Temporary Web Hosting Change Announcement

What do you need to know?As of December 2024, IT Web Services is scheduling all new site requests for March 2025. This is a change from the previous as-needed request and approval process.Why is there a change?We're making mandatory platform upgrades to our UCSF Drupal platforms. The migration from the older version to the most recent ensures that our websites remain safe, secure, and high performing.

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Feb 2024: Deepfake Scam Imitating CFO

Threat Alert: Deepfake Scam Targeting Financial Transactions An employee attended a video conference call with seemingly authentic colleagues, all of whom were later revealed to be deepfake representations. The worker, initially suspicious of a phishing email, was convinced by the realistic appearance and voices of the deepfake participants during the video call. Subsequently, the employee authorized a large financial transaction, thinking it was a legitimate request initiated by the CFO. 

UCSFwpa - Secure Wireless

The UCSFwpa wireless service provides protected communications to Campus and Medical Center resources and networks. It is widely available in clinical, research and administrative buildings.The UCSFwpa wireless network supports most wireless devices using 802.11a/b/g/n. It is the recommended method of network access at most UCSF locations. This service is available to faculty, staff, learners and affiliates with Active Directory (AD) accounts. 

  • Affiliate
  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Student
  • Network & Wireless
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Real Phishing and Social Engineering Threats

Please note that this is not an all-inclusive list of all of the phishing and social engineering threats but rather ones that are typical of current threats and/or ones that impacted UCSF staff, faculty, and/or learners (must be logged in to MyAccess to view). Be diligent with all communications, and please, even if you think an email might be a phish, report it via Phish Alarm and find out almost instantly in most cases.