No Service Disruption During Pitt Wi-Fi Certificate Renewal on May 28
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - 11:39amYou may be prompted to trust or accept the renewed certificate the first time that you connect to Pitt Wi-Fi after May 28.
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Alerts and Announcements
May 2024 Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 11:45amPlease install the security updates necessary to remediate these vulnerabilities by using Microsoft's Windows Update.
Student Information System Unavailable This Weekend During Maintenance
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 9:49amPeopleSoft and PeopleSoft/HighPoint Campus Experience (CX) will be unavailable during scheduled maintenance to the Student Information System taking place overnight Saturday, May 4, at 11 p.m. until Sunday, May 5, at 7 a.m. The maintenance will be performed by the vendor, Sierra-Cedar.
Updated myPitt Experience Coming May 11: Discover What's New
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 10:01amPitt Information Technology is pleased to share that we are working with the vendor rSmart to introduce a refreshed appearance to myPitt beginning at 11 p.m. on Saturday, May 11.
New Enterprise Data Transfer Service (Globus) Now Available
Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 2:15pmPitt Information Technology is pleased to announce that a new Enterprise Data Transfer Service is now available to enhance the University’s collaboration and research capabilities.
April 2024 Microsoft Security Update
Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 1:56pmMicrosoft Corporation has announced security updates for April that affect a broad range of Microsoft products. Microsoft Corporation typically announces security updates on the second Tuesday of each month.
Pitt Information Technology recommends that users immediately identify and install the security updates necessary to remediate these vulnerabilities by using Microsoft's Windows Update feature on their computers as soon as possible within the following guidelines:
Improved Teams Desktop App Coming; Preview Now
Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 10:18amBeginning in early April 2024, Microsoft will begin updating the classic Teams desktop app with an upgraded version for Windows and Mac.
Replace Malwarebytes with Defender for Endpoint by April 27
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 4:13pmAs part of Pitt Information Technology’s ongoing efforts to enhance cybersecurity, we will fully transition to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (formerly Defender ATP) as the University's primary solution for endpoint protection, detection, and response.
Student Information System Unavailable the Next Two Weekends During Maintenance
Monday, April 1, 2024 - 1:00pm
PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft/HighPoint Campus Experience (CX) will be unavailable during scheduled maintenance to the Student Information System taking place overnight the next two weekends. Both are performed by the vendor, Sierra-Cedar.
Phishing Alerts: Two New Phishing Scams Attempt to Collect Pitt Credentials
Saturday, March 23, 2024 - 9:03pmPitt IT is taking action to address two new phishing scams targeting the University community.
Reminder: Prepare Now for End of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 and 7 Support
Thursday, March 14, 2024 - 4:23pm
As we communicated last summer, Red Hat is ending support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions 6 and 7 on June 30, 2024. Servers running Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 and 7 will no longer be supported or receive security updates and bug fixes after this date, leaving them vulnerable to hackers, malware, and viruses.
March 2024 Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - 12:33pmMicrosoft Corporation has announced security updates for March that affect a broad range of Microsoft product Specific information about the updates is available on Microsoft’s Security TechCenter.
Pitt Information Technology recommends that users immediately identify and install the security updates necessary to remediate these vulnerabilities by using Microsoft's Windows Update feature on their computers as soon as possible.
February 2024 Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 - 12:24pmMicrosoft Corporation has announced security updates for February that affect a broad range of Microsoft products. Specific information about the updates is available on Microsoft’s Security TechCenter.
Pitt Information Technology recommends that users immediately identify and install the security updates necessary to remediate these vulnerabilities by using Microsoft's Windows Update feature on their computers as soon as possible.
Student Information System Unavailable the Next Two Weekends During Maintenance
Monday, February 12, 2024 - 3:44pmPeopleSoft and PeopleSoft/HighPoint Campus Experience (CX) will be unavailable during scheduled maintenance to the Student Information System taking place overnight the next two weekends. Both are performed by the vendor, Sierra-Cedar.
Student Information System Unavailable Overnight During Weekend Maintenance
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 - 11:08am
Phishing Alert: Fraudulent Office 365 Email Termination Scam
Thursday, January 11, 2024 - 5:57pmIf you provided your credentials, change your password immediately at My Pitt (my.pitt.edu).
January 2024 Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 - 8:23am
Microsoft Corporation has announced security updates for January that affect a broad range of Microsoft product Specific information about the updates is available on Microsoft’s Security TechCenter.
Pitt Information Technology recommends that users immediately identify and install the security updates necessary to remediate these vulnerabilities by using Microsoft's Windows Update feature on their computers as soon as possible.
Phishing Alert: Fraudulent Offer of Free Estate Items
Monday, January 8, 2024 - 10:05amIf you replied, be vigilant about reviewing any messages received at the email address you provided.
Phishing Alert: Two New Scams Targeting the University Community
Sunday, January 7, 2024 - 1:23pmIf you provided your credentials, immediately change your password by searching for “change my password” at My Pitt (my.pitt.edu).
Student Information System Unavailable This Weekend for Routine Maintenance
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 - 3:47pm
PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft/HighPoint Campus Experience (CX) will be unavailable during routine maintenance to the Student Information System performed by the vendor, Sierra-Cedar, from 11 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23, until 7 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 24. Be sure to complete all work and exit the system before 11 p.m. on Dec. 23. Incomplete entries will be terminated without notice when the system goes offline.