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Enable Okta multi-factor authentication for a chance to win a smartwatch!
Passwords are no longer enough. They can often be stolen, guessed, or hacked, and each year, sophisticated phishing schemes lead to many ObieID accounts becoming compromised. But protecting your...
Meet the Candidate
The Center for Information Technology cordially invites you to attend an open session to meet the first candidate for the Director of Technology Operations. A position description can be found on the...
Adobe Creative Cloud Transitioned to Okta Single Sign-On
Over the weekend, CIT integrated Adobe Creative Cloud with Oberlin single-sign on through Okta. This eliminates the need for standalone Adobe ID accounts.
To use Adobe Creative Cloud applications...
Okta Password Self-Service Enrollment Begins Tomorrow
Beginning tomorrow morning, Tuesday, October 22, you will be prompted to enroll in Okta password self-service before you can access any single sign-on service. You can use Okta to get back into your...
Adobe Creative Cloud Free for Active Oberlin College Faculty and Staff
CIT provides Adobe Creative Cloud (CC) to all active Oberlin College faculty and staff members. Students, alumni, retirees, and emeritus faculty are not covered under this contract. Many public...
Disable Wireless Printing for Faster Internet Connections
Have you noticed a weak or slow connection to ObieWifi?
Does the signal seem strong but webpages are loading slowly?
Have you noticed any other available wireless networks in addition to ObieWifi?
...Spear-Phishing Email Targets Oberlin College
Have you recently received an email message that resembles the one shown below?
From: Jane Doe
Date: Wed, Sep 7, 2019 at 1:32 PM
Subject: Jane sent you a document
To:
Cc:Jan...
CIT Extends OCMail Beyond Graduation
Wherever life after graduation takes you, your Oberlin email account will follow along, too
In an effort to help graduates transition to the world outside Oberlin, stay connected to the college...
Ransomware 101: What it Is, How You Get It, and How to Protect Yourself
Ransomware is a serious security threat that has data-kidnapping capabilities. This virus encrypts your computer, attempting to extort you into paying a ransom to regain access. Without paying the...
How to Use Social Media for Good
Our social networks tell a story about us. You want to make sure that the story your social media tells about you is a good one.
As articulated in a blog from the Digital Marketing Institute:...