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ITS In-Depth: Multi-Factor Authentication

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a key tool for protecting your information online. You can think of MFA as “something you know and something you have.” For University purposes, “something you know” refers to your NetID and password and “something you have” is a timed, unique code generated just for you.

At Syracuse University, MFA helps to prevent the unauthorized use of NetIDs and passwords by ensuring that only the account owners themselves can access their accounts. Microsoft’s MFA is currently enabled for all faculty, staff and students accessing SUMail, Office365 applications, MySlice and, as of Dec. 20, Blackboard. Continue Reading

Making Things Happen at the MakerSpace

By: Gillian Follett, ’22

The MakerSpace is a true hidden gem on the Syracuse University campus—so hidden that you might not have heard of it! Tucked away in the Kimmel Computer Lab, the MakerSpace is a collaborative space where students, faculty and staff at Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF can create fun, inventive projects using a variety of specialized machines.  Continue Reading

ITS In-Depth: Extended Reality

Each edition of “ITS In-Depth” takes a closer look at a hot topic in information technology. With extended reality (XR) rapidly blurring the lines between science fiction and, well, reality, we talked with ITS Online Learning Services Instructional Analyst Jason Webb G’18 to learn how XR is shaping teaching, learning and research at Syracuse University. Continue Reading