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It’s National Smart Home Day. Are your smart devices secure?

Given the convenience of staying connected to work or attend school remotely, chances are you have at least a few different smart devices in your home. Whether it’s a home security system, smart refrigerator, speaker or light bulb, technology allows these devices to be controlled with the ease of an app.

Why you should use Duo Mobile to secure your UK linkblue account from your smartphone

The Duo app is free, and it can work without internet connectivity. It is also more secure than using the alternative method of receiving a text message from the university.

UK ITS employees showcase expertise at Educause conference in San Antonio

IT communications, cybersecurity and dozens of presentations discussing innovative uses of artificial intelligence in the classroom were just some the highlights from hundreds of sessions held at this year at the Educause Annual Conference — the largest higher education tech conference in the U.S.

Keep your personal information secure with these cybersecurity tips

Can you remember the last time you updated your computer, passwords or backed up your work? It may be tough to keep track of all the latest cybersecurity practices, but UK Information Technology Services (UK ITS) has put together the latest tips to keep you and your data secure.

UK_CYBERCON 24 draws largest ever audience to networking, educational event

University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (UK ITS) hosted its largest-ever UK_CYBERCON event this year. In all, attendees included UK students, faculty and staff as well as local K-12 and higher ed students, cybersecurity professionals and the public.

UK ITS and the College of Design discuss newly renovated Gray Building on TechKnow podcast

In episode 4, John Lange, UK ITS cellular engineer, and Joe Brewer, director of technology and facilities at the College of Design, discuss how UK ITS worked with the College of Design to equip a renovated tobacco warehouse with modern technology.

UK ITS Enterprise Cybersecurity team discusses upcoming UK_CYBERCON 24 on TechKnow podcast

The one-day event will take place on Wednesday, October 9 and is open to the public. This year sessions will offer something for everyone from basic cybersecurity awareness to networking with cybersecurity professionals. The first 200 attendees at UK_CYBERCON will receive a free 1Password account for a year.

UK ITS Director of Privacy and Governance, Risk & Compliance Michael P. Sheron discusses data privacy on Qohash podcast

Michael P. Sheron, director of privacy and governance risk & compliance, discussed data privacy and management on the Qohash podcast The Future of Data Security.

UK ITS Chief Information Security Officer Stephen Burr quoted in Internet2 article

University of Kentucky Information Technology Services Associate CIO and Enterprise CISO of Cybersecurity Stephen Burr was recently quoted in an article by Internet2, a nonprofit that offers cloud solutions and technology services. Burr reviewed the NET+ 1Password service, which securely stores passwords, software licenses and additional information at an enterprise level.

Listen to Episode 2 of TechKnow on AI

Listen to episode 2: Artificial Intelligence with UK ITS CTO Adam Recktenwald.