News

Drupal Releases Security Updates

Feb 17, 2022

Drupal has released security updates to address vulnerabilities affecting Drupal 7, 9.2, and 9.3. An attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and administrators to review Drupal security advisories SA-CORE-2022-003 and SA-CORE-2022-004 and apply the necessary updates.

Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome

Feb 15, 2022

Google has released Chrome version 98.0.4758.102 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit to take control of an affected system. One of these vulnerabilities has been detected in exploits in the wild. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the Chrome Release Note and apply the necessary update as soon as possible.

Single Sign On Implementation for UK Google Accounts

Feb 15, 2022

Starting Wednesday, April 6, all UK Google Workspace accounts (@g.uky.edu) will be accessed using Single Sign On and Two-Factor Log-In. This change will further enhance cybersecurity at UK and make the Google Workspace log in experience for Google products (e.g., Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs) consistent with other UK technology resources.

Apple Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

CISA.gov Feb 11, 2022

Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. Some of these vulnerabilities have been detected in exploits in the wild. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the Apple security pages for the following products and apply the necessary updates.

ITS Receives Two Communication Awards

Feb 4, 2022

Information Technology Services (ITS) has won two “Best of Category” Awards in the 2021-22 Communication Awards from the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) Special Interest Group on University and College Computing Services (SIGUCCS). Awards were earned in “Computing Services Website” and “Student Created Materials”.

Azure Training & Certifications Through Microsoft ESI

Feb 4, 2022

Information Technology Services (ITS), in partnership with Microsoft, is offering 50% off training, certification prep, and certification exams for Azure through the Microsoft Enterprise Skills Initiative (ESI). ESI is available to all UK students, faculty, and staff with linkblue credentials. Microsoft Azure, or Azure, is Microsoft's public cloud computing platform.

Graduating? What to Do With Your UK Accounts and Mail Before You Go

Feb 1, 2022

University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (ITS) would like to inform all students about best practices for your UK accounts, including email, before you leave the university.

Phishing Newsletter

Jan 31, 2022

You can visit this page to learn more about phishing and junk mail, as well as how to report it. The holiday season is a popular time for phishing attacks so be on high alert!

ITS Recognizes Student Workers on Fall 2021 Dean's List

Jan 28, 2022

ITS would like to congratulate 7 workers for being on the Fall 2021 Dean's List.

Apple Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

CISA.gov Jan 27, 2022

Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the Apple security pages for the following products and apply the necessary updates.

24/7 Urgent Assistance	859-218-HELP (4357)
Non-Urgent Matters	techhelpcenter.uky.edu/assistance
Online Support	techhelpcenter.uky.edu
1:1 Assistance	Student Tech Help @ The Hub in W.T. Young Library

News

Customer Services