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What is multi-factor authentication? Multi-factor authentication adds a second layer of security to your online accounts. Verifying your identity using an additional factor (like your phone or...

We are excited to announce that Regina Clowser, Dan Loftus, and Tim Boyle are the recipients of the October Gritty Award! The Division of Information Technology’s Gritty Award recognizes the...

1. Use Unique Passwords:  UMBC requires all students and staff to have a strong password for their account to help keep it secure. Find the UMBC requirements for creating strong passwords here....

Phishing Phishing is the use of deception to acquire passwords, credit card numbers, or other sensitive information from a user. There are many phishing mediums including SMS messages (Smishing),...

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and UMBC wants to help you keep your information safe. Follow these four steps to increase your cybersecurity: Avoid Phishing Attacks Phishing...

With the October update to Ultra, instructors can gamify their courses or spark learner engagement and motivation using course achievements. Built on performance criteria (e.g., graded items),...

In 2019-20, approximately 21 percent of undergraduate students and 11 percent of post baccalaureate students reported having a disability (National Center for Education Statistics, Fast Facts,...

Over the past couple days, DoIT Security has been made aware of several phishing campaigns that have been sent out to a number of our alumni, students, and staff. We created this article as a...

After five years of a phased migration, more than 99% of all available Blackboard courses for the fall semester are now using Ultra. This marks a significant milestone in our transition from...

This article focuses on Ultra's progress tracking tools and strategies for student identification, outreach, and support. It follows Part 1 - Course Design Best Practices in Ultra, which showcased...