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Students can enroll in Duo beginning on Nov. 7

During the spring semester of 2019, K-State faculty, staff, and some student employees began using Duo two-factor authentication as a second layer of security for the university’s online applications and systems.

Now K-State is offering Duo for all students! Early student enrollment is from Nov. 7 through Jan. 13. During the spring 2023 semester, Duo enrollment will be mandatory for all students.

To enroll in Duo, students must complete a short Qualtrics survey. After completing the survey, students will receive an enrollment email within three business days with details about how to enroll in Duo.

If you work directly with students, please encourage them to enroll in Duo. During early enrollment, students have the opportunity to win incentive prizes. Students can view K-State’s Duo website for more information about Duo enrollment. Continue reading “Students can enroll in Duo beginning on Nov. 7”

Enroll in Duo now for your chance to win Apple AirPods

Your login credentials are more valuable than ever and are increasingly easy to compromise. Over 90% of breaches today involve compromised usernames and passwords. Cybersecurity is a major concern in our technology-driven world, and K-State is compelled to be more vigilant. 

To keep your personal information safe, K-State offers Duo two-factor authentication to provide a second layer of security for your account by using a secondary device to verify your identity. This prevents anyone but you from accessing your account, even if they know your password. Many of you may already  use  two-factor authentication in your personal life for online banking or streaming services. 

In 2023, Duo two-factor authentication will be required for all students when they sign into K-State’s tools and services, including webmail and KSIS. At this time, Canvas will not be included. However, K-State wants you to be protected now, so we offer an early enrollment option with incentive prizes!

Early Duo enrollment is from Nov. 7 through Jan. 13. Students who enroll early will be entered into a drawing to win a pair of Apple AirPods. During the early enrollment event, K-State will give away 20 pairs of Apple AirPods. To learn more about the incentive prizes, view K-State’s Duo website. The 20 winners will be drawn on Feb. 1, 2023.

Continue reading “Enroll in Duo now for your chance to win Apple AirPods”

Welcome to fall semester!

Welcome to the fall semester!The Division of Information Technology provides a variety of resources and services for free. Get your semester off to a good start by checking out a few of them.

  • Get a free copy of Microsoft Office for personal use on up to 5 PCs or Macs, 5 tablets, and 5 phones. See the installation instructions for Mac, Windows, and mobile devices.
  • Use Office 365 on the web – an office collaboration suite that includes tools such as email, calendar, office applications, file storage space, and more. You can access the suite from your desktop, web browser, or phone.
  • Connect your mobile devices to K-State’s wireless network.
  • Get antivirus – K-Staters connecting their computers to the Kansas State University network can use the approved antivirus software of their choice or choose from the list of recommended software.
  • Use our Qualtrics survey system. Faculty/staff and authorized students can use the Qualtrics Survey System. Qualtrics is a comprehensive survey tool with more than 90 question types, simplified reporting tools, online training modules, a library of surveys to peruse, and more.
  • Use Zoom (video and audio conferencing) to meet virtually.
    Use Zoom to set up an online staff meeting, a training session, a class group meeting, beam in a speaker, and more. See the Using Zoom guide to get started.
  • Remote access to software – Remote access to software in the K-State computer labs allows students to use specialized software and avoid having to purchase themselves. Popular software includes SAS, SPSS, Mathematica, and Matlab. Unfortunately, Adobe Creative Cloud is not available for remote access. To see a list of all software available in the computing labs, visit the Software in the Computing Labs page. To learn how to access the software, visit the Remote Access page.
  • Get IT Help

More IT resources for K-Staters are on the Welcome to IT at K-State website.

Duo Mobile App redesign is coming this week

This week, Duo will release a redesigned version of the Duo Mobile app for iOS and Android. One change you will notice when you receive a push notification with the new app is that the green approve button is now on the bottom right of your mobile device; previously, it had been on the bottom left.

The rolling release is scheduled for the following timeframes:

  • iOS: October 11–18, 2021
  • Android: October 11–15, 2021

K-State password + Duo (second-layer security) = Access Continue reading “Duo Mobile App redesign is coming this week”

Duo Mobile App Redesign Available in October

Duo plans to release a redesigned version of the Duo Mobile app for iOS and Android in October. The rolling release of version 4.0.0 of Duo Mobile is scheduled for the following timeframes:

  • For iOS: October 11 through 18, 2021.
  • For Android: October 11 through 15, 2021.

K-State password + Duo (second-layer security) = Access Continue reading “Duo Mobile App Redesign Available in October”

Welcome to the fall semester!

Welcome to the fall semester!The Division of Information Technology provides a variety of resources and services for free. Get your semester off to a good start by checking out a few of them.

  • Get a free copy of Microsoft Office for personal use on up to 5 PCs or Macs, 5 tablets, and 5 phones. See the installation instructions for Mac, Windows, and mobile devices.
  • Connect your mobile devices to K-State’s wireless network.
  • Use our Qualtrics survey system. Faculty/staff and authorized students can use the Qualtrics Survey System. Qualtrics is a comprehensive survey tool with more than 90 question types, simplified reporting tools, online training modules, a library of surveys to peruse, and more.
  • Use Zoom (video and audio conferencing) to meet virtually.
    Use Zoom to set up an online staff meeting, a training session, a class group meeting, beam in a speaker, and more. See the Using Zoom guide to get started.
  • Remote access to software – Remote access to software in the K-State computer labs allows students to use specialized software and avoid having to purchase themselves. Popular software includes SAS, SPSS, Mathematica, and Matlab. Unfortunately, Adobe Creative Cloud is not available for remote access. To see a list of all software available in the computing labs, visit the Software in the Computing Labs page. To learn how to access the software, visit the Remote Access page.
  • Connect with the IT Help Desk

More IT resources for K-Staters are on the Welcome to IT at K-State website. Send any IT-related questions to the IT Help Desk, helpdesk@k-state.edu, or call 785-532-7722. You can also search the IT Knowledge Base for answers to your questions.

Reconnect to the KSU Wireless networks when you return to campus

""The Division of Information Technology has made improvements to the KSU Wireless Network infrastructure. Therefore, as you return to the K-State campuses, you will need to remove or “forget” your current K-State wireless connection and create a new one for your phones, tablets, laptops, and computers.

If you need help to connect to the wireless networks, view the Connect to K-State wireless networks knowledge base article. Continue reading “Reconnect to the KSU Wireless networks when you return to campus”

Reconnect to the KSU Wireless networks when you return to campus

""The Division of Information Technology has made improvements to the KSU Wireless Network infrastructure. Therefore, as you return to the K-State campuses, you will need to remove or “forget” your current K-State wireless connection and create a new one for your phones, tablets, laptops, and computers.

If you need help to connect to the wireless networks, view the Connect to K-State wireless networks knowledge base article. Continue reading “Reconnect to the KSU Wireless networks when you return to campus”

April 19: Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Mobile L200 training

Microsoft Outlook and Outlook mobile training is scheduled for 2-3:30 p.m. April 19.

The session will be presented in Microsoft Teams. Registration is required. A confirmation message with a link to the session will be sent to you after you register.

When you click to join the meeting, you will be taken to a page where you can choose to either join on the web or download the desktop app. If you already have the Teams app, the meeting will open there automatically.

This course illustrates how to use Outlook to keep daily schedules, communicate, collaborate, and stay organized. Attendees will expand their understanding on more advanced features and tools in Outlook.

Objectives:

  • Understand Rule creation and management
  • Set custom out of office messages to internal and external individuals
  • Understand Delegation features
  • Set up Signatures and Business Card
  • Learn how to use Delayed Delivery and Mail Recall functions
  • Utilize Shared/Sharing and Imported calendars
  • Learn best practices to collaborate easily across multiple time zones, including how to use Scheduling Assistant

If you have any questions, contact the IT Help Desk (helpdesk@k-state.edu).

PPM 3091: Use of university mobile devices, personal devices, and accounts policy published

""This article for Records and Information Management Month (RIM) will focus on the new PPM 3091: Use of University Mobile Devices, Personal Devices, and Account Policy.

Mobile computing is an increasing part of everyday life; as devices become ubiquitous and more powerful, the complexity of tasks achieved away from the office on mobile devices grows. As the capabilities increase, so does the need to adhere to security protocols. Continue reading “PPM 3091: Use of university mobile devices, personal devices, and accounts policy published”