Pitt Police Phone Number Briefly Affected by July 20 Network Maintenance
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 - 10:27amIf you call the Pitt Police during the maintenance period and are not connected, please hang up and dial 911.
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Alerts and Announcements
July Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 - 3:46pmInstall the security updates necessary to remediate these vulnerabilities by using Microsoft's Windows Update feature.
Reminder: Improved Email Security Features Take Effect on Aug. 1
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 - 10:51amTargeted emails were sent this week to Pitt community members who may be using apps or email clients that are not compatible with the new security enhancements.
BeyondTrust SRS Unavailable During Evening Maintenance on July 6
Thursday, June 30, 2022 - 3:35pmBeyondTrust Secure Remote Support (SRS) will be unavailable while Pitt Information Technology performs scheduled maintenance from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6.
Evening Network Outages Affect Some Buildings During June Maintenance Periods
Wednesday, June 22, 2022 - 10:02amAccess will be intermittently unavailable in Cathedral of Learning and Posvar for up to 45 minutes from 8:30 to 11 p.m.
Student Information System Unavailable During Maintenance Scheduled for June 25-26
Tuesday, June 21, 2022 - 4:25pmPeopleSoft, PeopleSoft Campus Experience (CX), and PeopleSoft Mobile will be unavailable during vendor maintenance scheduled for the Student Information System beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 25. This work is expected to last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 26. The systems will be returned to service earlier if work is completed ahead of schedule.
Phishing Alert: Fake COVID-19 Support Plan Scam
Monday, June 20, 2022 - 3:42pmScam may include Subject lines similar to “Support Program For Summer 2022” or “Support Program for Employees."
June Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 - 4:40pmPitt IT recommends users immediately install the required security updates using Microsoft's Windows Update feature.
Legacy IPSec VPN Client to be Retired July 1
Monday, June 6, 2022 - 4:32pmBegin using GlobalProtect today to verify that the client meets your access requirements and functionality needs.
HighPoint CX is Replacing Pitt PS Mobile (PeopleSoft Mobile)
Thursday, June 2, 2022 - 2:40pmIn late June, all self-service PS Mobile activity will fully transition to PeopleSoft/HighPoint Campus Experience (CX).
Phishing Alert: Fraudulent Job Scam
Thursday, May 26, 2022 - 3:07pmThe scammer’s goal is either to defraud the victim or to enlist the victim’s unknowing participation in criminal activity.
Chromebooks Coming to Endpoint Standardization Program in June
Thursday, May 26, 2022 - 10:44amContact the Technology Help Desk to onboard your department in the Chromebook Management Program.
Phishing Alert: New Scam Threatens to Terminate Your Outlook Account
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 - 1:03pmThe scam appears to come from a Pitt email address and links to a malicious form hosted in Google Docs.
Technology Help Desk Provides All Canvas Support in June
Monday, May 23, 2022 - 10:15amPitt Information Technology is pleased to share that technical support for the University’s Learning Management System (Canvas) is fully transitioning to the Technology Help Desk effective in mid-June.
Phishing Alert: Fake Email Scam Mimics Pitt Passport Login Page
Friday, May 20, 2022 - 10:05pmThe scam appears to originate from a University email address.
Student Information System Unavailable During Maintenance Scheduled for May 21-22
Tuesday, May 17, 2022 - 10:01amPeopleSoft, PeopleSoft/HighPoint Campus Experience, and PeopleSoft Mobile will be unavailable during vendor maintenance scheduled for the Student Information System beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 21. This work is expected to last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 22.
Pitt Police Phone Number Briefly Affected by May 17 Transition
Thursday, May 12, 2022 - 8:37amIf you call the Pitt Police during the 5-minute transition and are not connected, please hang up and dial 911.
May Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 - 2:27pmPitt IT recommends that users immediately install the necessary security updates via Microsoft's Windows Update feature.
New Workspace Reservation System Now Available
Monday, May 9, 2022 - 10:55amA new Workspace Reservation System (Condeco) is now available to University departments at no additional cost.
PeopleSoft Unavailable May 13-15 for System Upgrades; Requires Users to Clear Browser Cache
Friday, May 6, 2022 - 9:43amPeopleSoft, PeopleSoft HighPoint CX and PeopleSoft Mobile will be unavailable during upgrades scheduled for the Student Information System from 10 p.m. on Friday, May 13, to 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 15. Users must clear their browser caches for PeopleSoft to function properly following the upgrade.