Faculty and Staff Tech Update: September 30, 2024

Hello! 

In the latest edition of the Tech Update, learn about changes to the new VPN login experience, Cybersecurity Awareness Month events, how to easily get answers to your Canvas questions, and more!   

You can browse all past issues of the Update on the ITS website. You can also submit tips and success stories that you’d like to share in future updates, through Share IT! 

The IT Service Desk offers technology support 24/7 and is just a call, email, or chat away. Or take advantage of the self-service options at service.northeastern.edu/tech.   

Cheers! 

-M     

Marcus P. Robinson     

Deputy CIO and Associate Vice President, Engagement and Experience  

Cybersecurity Awareness Month learning opportunities

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Throughout the month, join the Office of Information Security for several events and resources where you can learn more about the role you all play safeguarding data and keeping Northeastern secure.    

Take a look at the Cybersecurity Awareness Month events > 

A more secure and streamlined VPN login experience coming soon

In the near future you’ll notice some changes to the Palo Alto GlobalProtect VPN login experience. In addition to providing a more streamlined and secure login, this change is aligned with the 1Login experience you’re already familiar with. 

Learn more about the new VPN login experience > 

New! Panopto Teams Integration  

With Panopto’s new integration with Microsoft Teams, lecture and meeting recordings can now automatically be transferred to Panopto. This new feature enables faculty to record lectures and seamlessly integrate them into their courses in Canvas. It also allows faculty and staff to record meetings, share the recordings with colleagues, and enable convenient reviews and video editing. 

Start using this new feature > 

Your Canvas questions answered 

Having the right resources at your fingertips is critical to ensuring a seamless experience with Canvas. This curated list of knowledge articles addresses the most frequently asked questions and common issues that instructors experience.

Explore the list of KB articles >  

Save the date: Data Destruction Day is back!  

Join the Office of Information Security on Oct. 23 for Data Destruction Day on the Boston campus. At this event, students, faculty, and staff are invited to bring personal devices and paper materials for safe and secure physical destruction. On-site staff will be available to help you dispose of them securely and sustainably at no cost.

Bring your devices and paper files to the event >  

Get details on every classroom!   

The Classroom Dashboard was recently enhanced to provide more details about classrooms across the global campus system. After a quick search, you can view the specific technology features, seating capacity, Teams email address for Global Learning Spaces, and Quick Start Guide for each classroom. You can also access in-classroom support options. For those curious about the look and feel of classrooms, there are images for classrooms on every campus… with 360-degree images coming soon.

Visit the Classroom Dashboard >