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- - Mac users advised to update Zoom app
    Reported Zoom vulnerability may allow remote access to a computer's audio and video.
- - TLOS’s Networked Learning Initiatives becoming Professional Development Network
    TLOS Networked Learning Initiatives (NLI) is changing its name to TLOS: Professional Development Network (PDN).
- - Spear phishing awareness: Don’t take the bait!
    Recently, Virginia Tech's IT Security Office has observed that the sophistication of these 'spear phishing' messages is increasing -- in some cases, the message may even appear to be coming from someone you know or trust, like your employer, supervisor, friend, or family member. Personal information or financial data gleaned from spear phishing attacks can compromise the security of an individual or organization’s assets and information.
- - TLOS plans activities for Global Accessibility Awareness Day, May 16
    Celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) with Technology-enhanced Learning and Online Strategies (TLOS)—learn about captioning, try out accessible technology tools, and make a commitment to creating accessible images.
- - New DNS firewall service safeguards personal data, university systems
    A new domain name service firewall will protect Virginia Tech internet users.
- - University Directory Service helps Virginia Tech make connections 24/7
    This notice lets people know that the university switchboard is now officially called the University Directory Service, and can be accessed by calling 231-6000.
- - Virginia Cyber Range director recognized for leadership in cybersecurity
    David Raymond, director of the Virginia Cyber Range and deputy director of Virginia Tech’s Information Technology Security Lab, received the 2018 Shirley Payne IT Security Advancement Award for strengthening IT security within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- - Center for Geospatial Information Technology builds database to help Virginia’s veterans
    The center’s work will help 15,000 veterans access educational, employment, and support resources across Virginia.
- - Inaugural Virginia Cybersecurity Education Conference brings together educators
    The conference theme, Innovative Teaching and Learning in Cybersecurity, got attendees thinking about ways to engage students at all grade levels in hands-on, meaningful educational activities related to cybersecurity.
- - Clancy offers Capitol Hill testimony on telecommunications supply chain operations
    Charles Clancy, director of Virginia Tech’s Hume Center for National Security and Technology, gave expert testimony in Washington, D.C., before the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
- - Virginia Cyber Range to host inaugural conference for cybersecurity educators
    The two-day conference will explore how to more effectively teach cybersecurity topics including network defense, secure coding, digital forensics, and how to secure critical infrastructure.
- - Expert says ransomware attack on Atlanta is just the beginning
    As the city of Atlanta’s online data is still being held hostage by ransomware hackers, expert David Raymond explains how attacks such as this could be the tip of the iceberg unless cities proactively seek network security.
- - Free event to help inspire students to dream big
    Virginia Tech's Division of Information Technology is teaming up with InclusiveVT, the College of Science, and the College of Engineering to organize a unique event called "Hidden Figures: Into the Future," which will bring middle and high school students from the region to campus on March 19 and 20.
- - Virginia Tech selects Zoom and Kaltura as new video tools
    Zoom and Kaltura will replace existing instructional video tools at the end of the spring semester.
- - Virginia Tech helps independent grape growers in the commonwealth assess and manage vineyards
    Landowners can use Geovine, a vineyard site assessment and management tool developed by Virginia Tech’s Center for Geospatial Information Technology, to help them find appropriate properties for vineyards.
- - Virginia Tech collaboration with colleges and universities allows Virginia Cyber Range to thrive
    Launched in July 2016, the program offers a virtual environment where students can participate in immersive laboratory exercises that complement their cybersecurity courses.
- - Virginia Tech to spearhead $19.4 million effort to build new software institute dedicated to molecular, chemical computational modeling
    The university will lead a new initiative to build a national team of software scientists to design and build new, powerful software tools, in what will be called the Molecular Sciences Software Institute.
- - Outdoor Wi-Fi now available between Peddrew-Yates and Pritchard residence halls
    There is a new exterior wireless access point across the large outdoor area between the residence halls where the university's only solar-powered table is located.
- - Virginia Tech and the National Science Foundation provide cybersecurity training for high school teachers
    The Information Technology Security Office and the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering are hosting the GenCyber Teacher’s camp for 20 high school teachers from across the country.
- - Open letter to faculty on migration to Canvas from Vice Provost for Undergraduate Academic Affairs Rachel Holloway

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