November 19, 2015

ITS is introducing Duo Two-Factor Authentication, a new service which adds an extra layer of security for faculty, staff, and students to help safeguard their data and ITS services. Starting mid-January, Duo will be utilized to better secure myApps and Webmail when you access these sites off campus. 

How does Duo work?

Can I use LastPass on my mobile device?

Yes, with the Premium and Enterprise versions of LastPass you can install the LastPass app on your mobile devices to help manage mobile logins. LastPass supports every major smartphone and tablet, including Android, iOS, BlackBerry, and Windows Mobile devices. More information about using LastPass on mobile devices can be found here.

How do I import existing passwords (a.k.a. data) to LastPass?

For details on how to import existing data into LastPass, please see the LastPass FAQ page.

What happens if I forget my LastPass master password?

If you go to log in and cannot remember your Master Password, click on this link to enter your email and have your password hint sent to you. The information that LastPass will email you is only what you entered as your password hint when you registered your Master Password. Neither LastPass nor your company has access to your Master Password and therefore cannot send you more than your password hint, so you may need to initiate the Account Recovery process.

Does WCMC see the data in my personal LastPass account?

No, if you use a separate LastPass account for personal passwords, and even if that account is “linked” to your WCMC LastPass account for more convenient access, WCMC does not have any visibility into the contents of that account or your use of that account.

Can I use LastPass on my mobile device?

Yes, with the Premium and Enterprise versions of LastPass you can install the LastPass app on your mobile devices to help manage mobile logins. LastPass supports every major smartphone and tablet, including Android, iOS, and Windows Mobile devices. More information is available here.

What passwords can and cannot be stored in LastPass?

Any business account that you use in the workplace should be stored in your Enterprise account. We recommend that you do not store any personal information in the Enterprise account, but rather in a separate, personal LastPass account. If you ever have any questions, ask your Enterprise administrator. If you do choose to store any other passwords in your LastPass account they must adhere to any policies laid out by your Administrator.

November 11, 2015

Apple OS X El Capitan

 
ITS has completed testing on Apples new operating system OS X 10.11, also known as El Capitan.
 
IMPORTANT:  We recommend that Schrodinger suite users do not upgrade at this time.  The vendor is working on a new release that is expected on or about mid-November 2015.
 
Although we have verified that all ITS services are compatible with El Capitan, there still could be potential issues with non-WCM third-party software.
 

Can Duo be used with a physical token?

Yes. The preferred method to use Duo is by using a smartphone. However, if you do not have a smartphone, you can ask your Department Administrator to request one for you

Does the Apple Watch support Duo?

Yes, Duo supports the use of the Apple Watch to authenticate a user's session and generate a token. More information is available on the Duo website.