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In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, join Michigan State University’s Chief Information Security Officer Andy Weisskopf on October 9, 2025, at 2 p.m. for a compelling panel discussion alongside top CISOs from other Big Ten institutions.  

This session, titled “Securing the Mission: Building Awareness and Resilience in Higher Ed,” will explore the evolving cybersecurity landscape in higher education. Read Full Article →

MSU IT is celebrating a significant milestone in IT modernization. The successful completion of the Oracle Exadata Migration Project, completed this spring, marks a transformative step forward in our IT landscape. This project brings numerous benefits to campus, providing a central environment with a smaller server footprint for all enterprise application databases, which addresses future growth and sustainability. Read Full Article →

MSU IT is committed to delivering a secure and seamless digital experience for every Spartan—whether student, faculty, staff, alumni, or healthcare partner. Our Identity and Access Management (IAM) program is a cornerstone of that commitment, ensuring that the right people have the right access to the right resources at the right time.  Read Full Article →

Beginning July 15, all instances of Java SE installed on MSU-managed devices will be replaced in phases with OpenJDK, a more cost-effective solution, to promote standardization across all units and to align with MSU’s operational excellence initiatives. 

Replacing the Java SE software with a standard, secure, and open-source solution such as OpenJDK is the recommended approach, one that’s already been taken by fellow higher education peers.  Read Full Article →

MSU IT is advancing operational excellence and improving the multifactor authentication user experience with passwordless authentication for users with compatible devices. You can now use your face or fingerprint to sign in to MSU applications and systems using the same technology that unlocks your phone or laptop. 

Okta FastPass is available on the MSU login screen. Read Full Article →

MSU IT is empowering Spartans to identify cybersecurity threats and protect both personal and institutional data by launching a new multi-phased annual cybersecurity awareness training program.  

Phases 

• Spring 2025: Full-time Faculty and Staff 

• Fall 2025: Students 

Participants will receive an email from the Ability Learning Management System (LMS) with a link to the training and instructions during their respective training phases. Read Full Article →

The digital era is advancing at Michigan State University as the success of students, faculty, staff, researchers, and guests depends heavily on cellular communication services every day. The MSU IT Unified Communications Team is dedicated to ensuring that these services are not only maintained but continually upgraded to keep pace with the ever-changing world of technology.  Read Full Article →

Cyber Goose lands on the banks of the Red Cedar to promote cybersecurity awareness 

Cyber Goose is the newest member of the Spartan community, here to help raise awareness about online safety and help keep the Spartan community secure. You’ll spot him spreading the word about cybersecurity throughout the year.  

Understanding standard cybersecurity practices is the best way to safeguard against potential cyber threats. Read Full Article →

MSU IT is excited to introduce Microsoft Copilot, a powerful generative AI tool now available to the MSU community. This tool, included in MSU’s existing enterprise agreement with Microsoft, enhances equity by providing access to high-quality information at no cost. Unlike other free AI tools, MSU’s enterprise access to Copilot offers unique security and data privacy features.   Read Full Article →

Access has been restored to the Student Perceptions of Learning Survey (SPLS); the tool used to gather end-of-course feedback. The service provider issues reported earlier this week have been resolved.  

What do you need to do? 

• Students: Please finish any end-of-course surveys you have been invited to complete. 

• Instructors and Administrators: Management panels, reports, and dashboards are available.