Author: Tara Stone

CCIT is expanding two-factor authentication (2FA) to additional third-party applications. Some apps that did not previously require 2FA may now prompt users to authenticate after logging in with a Clemson username and password. This change is part of an ongoing effort to better protect Clemson accounts, personal information and systems from unauthorized access.

Two-factor authentication methods like Duo Mobile are already widely used across many Clemson services, so most users should be familiar with this process. Expanding 2FA to more applications helps provide consistent, reliable protection across University systems.

Week of January 26, 2025

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News

After February 2, the Duo Mobile app will not work for users who have not updated to version 4.85 or newer. Students, faculty and staff should ensure their app is up-to-date to avoid losing access to Clemson systems. Instructions to update your Duo Mobile app are available on the CCIT blog.

There has been an increase in cybercriminals using the Browser in the Browser (BitB) trick to steal login and password information. This trick has become more common on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, but it can be used in any environment that uses a login page.

Events

Research, Computing and Data will host workshops this semester! Join the RCD team and expand your knowledge of high-performance computing and research resources available to you. The next workshop is “Introduction to Nextflow” on Tuesday, January 27 at 11 a.m. Registration is required; open to all Palmetto users.

The popular GIS Fundamentals Workshop Series continues this week! This 6-workshop series held on Friday mornings is streamlined to cover the GIS fundamentals; no prior experience is necessary. In-person sessions began January 16 or join online sessions starting February 27. Note: Attendance at the first two workshops is mandatory to participate in the remaining sessions.

January Tech Tip

A great New Year’s resolution: learn a new skill! Clemson faculty and staff have free access to Percipio, which offers thousands of courses, books, audiobooks and more to boost your professional development in a wide range of topics.

Teams of CCIT employees are excited to help new first-year students ensure their laptops are ready for a new semester and academic year. On Friday, August 15 and Tuesday, August 19, students can bring their laptops to workshop sessions for their types of laptops (Windows or macOS). These hour-long sessions will begin at the top of each hour from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. both days, with the last workshop starting at 3 p.m. each day. These workshops will inform students about CCIT’s software offerings and cover basic set-up topics such as connecting to eduroam for wifi, accessing Adobe products, ensuring their email accounts are working and getting answers to any other questions. Students must register in advance to secure their spot and arrive on time at the start of each session.