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The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

It’s easy to overlook the clutter accumulating in your digital space, but an overabundance of stuff (even digital stuff) can make life harder. Every year, Digital Cleanup Day is a reminder to take our digital clean-up duty seriously, since a messy system can be a huge distraction.

The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

Monitoring confirms the issue has been resolved.

Pitt Digital has taken steps to resolve an issue that briefly affected PittNet Wi-Fi service for users of PittNet VPN (GlobalProtect) for approximately ten minutes earlier this afternoon. Full service has been restored. We continue to closely monitor affected services and will post any additional updates to status.pitt.edu. If you encounter issues with PittNet Wi-Fi or PittNet VPN, please report them to the Technology Help Desk at +1-412-624-HELP (4357).

Spring is around the corner, and you may be feeling the urge to declutter and start fresh. Going paperless is a great way to do just that. It's good for your productivity and the planet.

Monitoring confirms the issue has been fully resolved.

Before healthcare researchers can analyze patient data, they face a critical obstacle: removing all protected health information (PHI) to protect patient privacy. This de-identification process isn't just a formality; it's a legal requirement for research under HIPAA.

The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

Pitt Digital has resolved the issue that affected PittNet Wired and Wi-Fi service at Allen Hall and Thackeray Hall earlier today. Full service has been restored. We continue to closely monitor affected services to ensure continued reliability and stability.

Timely updates and reboots are essential to maintain the security and integrity of the University’s network. Please take note of the following updates and guidelines in three areas related to cybersecurity:1. Install New Microsoft Patches and RebootToday Microsoft released monthly security updates that affect a wide range of products. It is crucial to promptly identify and install these updates to protect your systems from vulnerabilities. Please adhere to the following installation timelines:

Beginning March 15, Pitt-issued Digital Certificates will need to be renewed more frequently — existing certificates won't be affected until they’re renewed. If you manage servers, websites, or applications that use them, please note the following dates and changes: 

The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

Pitt Digital has resolved the issue that affected Old Engineering Hall earlier today. Full service has been restored.

Whenever and wherever you travel, your digital devices are along from the ride. Nowadays, your phone is your boarding pass, your map, your hotel key, and your lifeline — which means a dead battery or spotty signal can be a major headache. Here's how to keep your power, connectivity, and digital documents working for during your next adventure.

The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

You can now encrypt and control access to sensitive emails and documents directly in Microsoft 365. Sensitivity labels built-in to applications like Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint allow you to easily secure sensitive content and help to prevent unauthorized disclosure, modification, or duplication.While Pitt Digital strongly recommends that users share sensitive information via secure file-sharing platforms, sensitivity labels provide essential protections when email is your only option.

Duo has announced that individuals using Duo Mobile app versions older than 4.85.0 will need to update to the latest version before Tuesday, March 31, to ensure uninterrupted use of Duo multifactor authentication. This update is necessary because Duo is enhancing security by phasing out certain types of digital certificates.Pitt Digital has identified individuals using older versions of the Duo Mobile app and will be contacting them directly via email to ask them to take the following actions:

The scheduled maintenance has been completed.

The scheduled maintenance has been completed.