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Changes to 2-Factor Authentication (2FA)

October 27, 2025
  As part of system-wide efforts to address the risks and threats associated with phone based authentication methods (SMS/Text & Call), OIT is working to eliminate these authentication methods from all services.  Effective Tuesday, November 18th, Staff,...

ICYMI: Device Verification & Microsoft Sign-on

October 13, 2025
  In case you missed it, OIT has launched Microsoft Sign-on and Device Ownership Verification via direct email to staff and faculty. These updates are part of our ongoing efforts as a part of the ProtectUs: System-wide Cybersecurity Initiative to meet the requirements of UCOP...

Microsoft Sign-On Enhancement Launched

October 6, 2025
  As previously communicated via campus wide email, OIT deployed a change that affects the way you access UC Merced Microsoft services and RemoteLab. How will this impact me? - You will see the new Microsoft Sign-On screen (as shown in the image above) when you sign in to Microsoft...

Status Update

September 22, 2025
  When you find campus technology being uncooperative or unavailable, there is an easy way to find out if it's a "me" problem or an "everyone" problem. OIT provides a system status page that we update whenever systems we support are having problems. On the status...

[Email] ProtectUs: Single Sign-On Changes

September 4, 2025
.ul{ font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } .li{ font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } Email sent to campus on 9/4 OIT is preparing to roll out further enhancements as part of the ProtectUs: Systemwide Cybersecurity Initiative. Beginning September 15th, 2025, you will...

[Email] Updates on ProtectUs: System-Wide Cybersecurity Initiative

September 2, 2025
Email sent on 9/2 to Staff & Faculty Update on ProtectUs: System-Wide Cybersecurity Initiative At the start of the Fall 2024 term, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) announced the ProtectUs: System-wide Cybersecurity Initiative as our campus’s response to the UC Office of the...

Tech Success

August 27, 2025
Hey Bobcats! OIT’s got your back with technology support to help ensure you can be successful all semester long — here are some quick tops on how to get ahead to stay tech-ready: Don’t get locked out of your account! If you have a spare device like a tablet or second...

Announcing Migration to Zoom Phone

August 25, 2025
The Office of Information Technology is excited to announce our plans to migrate our campus telephone services from Mitel to Zoom Phone. This change will make these services more reliable, easily accessible from multiple devices, and access it will be as simple as pressing a new button in your Zoom...

Phishing Hooks

August 20, 2025
  The Information Security team has seen a bit of an uptick in email phishing attempts in recent weeks. To help you avoid getting caught in one of their nets, the team is sharing a few tips to keep your data and accounts safe.

CatNet Update

August 20, 2025
As previously communicated, OIT had planned to take UCM-CatNet wireless network offline at the beginning of 2025. As we prepared to deploy this change, we discovered a technical snag that we need to address to ensure a smooth transition between networks. This, combined with the efforts to address...

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