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UK ITS discusses unconventional career paths, AI and cybersecurity Educause in Nashville

From taking unconventional career paths to discussing the importance of cybersecurity strategy and AI’s role in automation tooling, University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (UK ITS) teams showcased their expertise during Educause 2025.Educause, one of the largest higher education technology conferences in the U.S., explores the latest technology trends and brings together experts from universities around the world.

What you need to know about email sending limits at the University of Kentucky Refer to these do’s and don’ts when sending bulk email at UK

It’s especially important to understand Microsoft’s bulk email policy, which does not allow users to email more than 500 recipients in 24 hours.

UK_CYBERCON 2025 explores careers, cyberthreats and cybersecurity education

The annual event hosted by University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (UK ITS) aims to make cybersecurity education more accessible by hosting multiple panels and tabling sessions, while also serving as a networking platform to engage students, cyber security professionals and the UK community.

How to recycle smarter at UK

Knowing what can be recycled at the University of Kentucky can be confusing. That’s because recycling rules are different everywhere. UK Recycling’s Waste Wizard website takes the guesswork out of what can be recycled and what needs to be thrown in the trash.

How to report a phishing email

Use these tips to help spot and report phishing attempts. Phishing is a cybercrime that impersonates trusted organizations by using emails, texts or fake websites to steal sensitive information.

UK ITS completes major upgrade of university’s E911 system

Recently, University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (UK ITS), in partnership with UKPD, completed a major upgrade of the university’s E911 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) system. This system, crucial to emergency response operations across campus, comprises critical infrastructure that allows UKPD to receive and manage responses to 911 calls.

UK ITS reminds UK community to upgrade to Windows 11 today

Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. After that date, no further security updates, bug fixes or technical support will be available. Continuing to use it could put university data, personal files and systems at risk.

Unlock the value of EDUCAUSE — resources for UK ITS staff

As part of the University of Kentucky’s EDUCAUSE membership, all ITS staff have access to a wide range of resources that can support professional growth, strengthen connections, and help our teams stay at the forefront of higher education technology. EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association dedicated to those who lead, manage, and use IT in colleges and universities, and our membership ensures that everyone in ITS can take advantage of its many benefits.

Use this online phishing 101 guide to spot and report scams

What is phishing?  Phishing is a cybercrime that uses emails or text messages to impersonate trusted organizations or government agencies to trick users into revealing sensitive information.  

University of Kentucky Information Technology Services to host annual cybersecurity event, UK_CYBERCON 2025

October is Cybersecurity Awareness month, and UK ITS invites the public to join students, faculty, industry professionals and federal partners who will explore the latest trends, technologies and career opportunities in cybersecurity.