Welcome to UC Cybersecurity Awareness Month - UCCAM! The campaign theme this year is Overcoming the Human Factor. We can’t stress enough the important role that every member of our community plays in keeping our systems safe and our patients’ data secure.

Reports of data breaches and cyber-attacks have become so prolific that it feels like they now happen on a regular occurrence. Health care centers remain the top target for cyber criminals and over 53 million individuals have been impacted by data compromises in 2022.

Message from the CIO, Ellen Pollack

I am deeply appreciative and excited for the opportunity to continue to lead UCLA Health IT as the Chief Information Officer. In addition, to ensuring the continuity of technology services we provide, I am looking forward to the progression and innovations our teams will bring to services and technology at UCLA Health and the health sciences.

Please remember, Microsoft will be retiring the Internet Explorer (IE) desktop application on June 15, 2022. Edge is a faster, more secure, and a more modern browser than IE.

Starting June 15, when your computer performs Windows updates, IE will be removed from the device. 

Reminder: Internet Explorer (IE) 11 Retires June 15

Please remember, Microsoft will retire the IE desktop application on June 15, 2022. Microsoft Edge browser is now available on your IT-managed devices so that you can transition to and familiarize yourself with Edge. We encourage you to explore Edge prior to June 15. Learn More →

Here is the latest edition of IT updates for an overview on what’s available and what’s to come.

 

2021 IN REVIEW

All of us at UCLA Health IT are honored to have been able to support your technology needs throughout 2021. In celebration of all that was accomplished last year, we wanted to share some fun facts.

Travel Tips – Using DUO for Multi-Factor Authentication

As the holidays are around the corner and many people may be traveling, we have put together instructions and tips for using DUO for multi-factor authentication. DUO provides authentication for when you lack cell service, internet access, or when on airplane mode.

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When traveling, DUO for Multi-Factor Authentication provides two ways to authenticate when you lack cell service, internet access, or are in airplane mode.

Below are the latest updates regarding macOS devices within the UCLA Health environment.

 

Upgrading your macOS

UCLA Health IT teams have confirmed compatibility with commonly used applications and the Ventura and Monterey macOS. To upgrade, you’ll need to update the commonly used applications to their latest and compatible versions. If you are interested in upgrading your IT-managed device to Big Sur, contact Customer Care with your computer name.

UCLA Health IT teams have confirmed compatibility with commonly used applications and the Big Sur and Monterey macOS. To upgrade, you’ll need to update the commonly used applications to their latest and compatible versions. If you are interested in upgrading your IT-managed device to Big Sur, contact Customer Care with your computer name.

 

Make sure you are running the latest versions of Global Protect VPN (v5.2.7) and OnGuard (v6.8.9). If you have not updated the applications, please do so by clicking the links below prior to upgrading your macOS. 

Here is the latest edition of IT updates for an overview on what’s available and what’s to come.

New features in Zoom

Zoom for UCLA Health has new features enabled to make your meetings and webinars more accessible!