Beginning Aug. 7, U of T sign-ins will include UTORMFA Verified Push and no longer offer the Keep me signed in option for Microsoft 365 applications.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has launched Cyber Choices, a national awareness initiative aimed at helping Canadians better understand cyber laws and make informed ethical decisions online.

The University of Toronto is upgrading its email security to better protect our community from spam, phishing, and email fraud — and there are some important changes coming that may affect certain email services.

Information Security ran a poster contest from October’s Cyber Security Awareness Month through January’s Data Privacy Day. A committee of ITS staff reviewed a wide range of creative and clever submissions inspired by online safety, scam awareness and privacy protection.

ITS is pleased to announce U of T's inaugural Chief Information Security & Digital Trust Officer.

U of T marked Data Privacy Day throughout January with a month-long campaign co-led by Information Security and the University Privacy Office.

Starting March 31, Duo Mobile app users must be running version 4.85.0 or later in order to continue using Duo Push login requests.

In the spring of 2025, the University of Toronto Libraries (UTL) brought cyber security preparedness to the executive level with its first-ever ransomware tabletop exercise.

Mark your calendars! January 28 is Data Privacy Day, and U of T is gearing up for a full month dedicated to protecting personal and institutional information.

This October, U of T joined the national conversation on staying cyber safe. The message? Start strong today to stay secure tomorrow.

From the moment you apply to the University of Toronto, to your first TCard swipe, to your eventual graduation or departure, your digital identity defines how you access resources, collaborate and stay connected.

Week four of Cyber Security Awareness Month explores privacy by design as a cornerstone of protecting our digital future.

For week three of Cyber Security Awareness Month, we highlight that cyber security isn’t only a technical issue — it’s a cultural one.

Travel Mode lets you remove sensitive password vaults from your devices with one click, then restore them once you’re back. Useful for frequent travellers and researchers handling sensitive data.

Our digital future depends on all of us. Phishing is one of the most common cyber threats facing the U of T community. One click can put personal data and university systems at risk.

Microsoft has announced that support for Windows 10 will officially end on Oct. 14, 2025. This applies to all mainstream editions, including Pro, Enterprise and Education.

Windows 10 stops receiving security updates on Oct. 14, 2025. Microsoft 365 Apps will still receive security updates on Windows 10 until Oct. 10, 2028, but the operating system itself remains unsupported.

An on‑demand module covering border crossings, public Wi‑Fi risks, device hardening and safe practices for research and field work.

In the context of higher education, where institutions store extensive and high-value data, AI can be both an asset and an adversary. Its impact is both transformative and deeply complex.

Design an informative poster to be featured on campus and social media and win prizes.

Attention: Student clubs! Post our Cyber Security Awareness Month content on your Instagram account for a chance to win gift cards!

Every year, the University of Toronto celebrates Cyber Security Awareness Month with events and educational resources aimed to equip the tri-campus community with knowledge on information security.

The Information Security team at Information Technology Services (ITS) has given new life to its space through vibrant murals by Urban Indigenous artist Ryan “Amik” Besito.

UTM is enhancing its ability to detect malicious activity by centralizing log collection and analysis. Starting in 2024, UTM initiated a campus-wide effort to collect security event logs from servers, firewalls and cloud services, sending them to the institutional platform for analysis.

Bad actors often use widely consumed news or information to prey on the average person’s fears, allowing them to pose as a helpful resource, only to steal people’s personal information.

Starting July 1, privacy impact assessments (PIAs) will become mandatory for all collection of personal information. This applies to any new system, program or activity — or any changes to existing ones — in which personal information is collected.

Members of Institutional Research & Data Governance (IRDG) Office and the Information Security team took to the stage at the IT@UofT conference on May 6 to discuss the DAI-IRSA program, along with leaders from across U of T’s faculties and campuses.

In early 2024, the Information Security Council officially designated SINs as level 4 data and issued updated protection guidelines. Responding to the situation, UTSC’s Information and Instructional Technology Services (IITS) team initiated a campus-wide effort to help departments meet the new security requirements.

Users are strongly advised to update all Apple devices. Third-party vendors and automotive systems using AirPlay should also be checked for firmware updates.

The digital transformation at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) is not just about technology; it’s about people. It’s about advancing scholarship, enhancing pedagogical practices and supporting research excellence through innovative technology and strategic partnerships.

To reflect on the ways units have advanced their priorities in line with the strategy over the past year, the 2024-2025 Annual Report highlights key achievements and success stories from across the tri-campus community.

Designed with accessibility in mind, the website provides audience-focused resources and intuitive navigation, enabling students, faculty and staff to easily find the information they need.

To celebrate Data Privacy Day on Jan. 28, the University of Toronto's Acting Chief Information Officer Dr. Donna K. Kidwell hosted a lively discussion with professor Dr. Wendy H. Wong, Kiren Handa and Ashley Langille.

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, protecting sensitive information and digital assets is a critical priority. The University of Toronto has made significant strides in cyber security with the successful launch of the EPP-S1 project.

In celebration of Data Privacy Day on Jan. 28, Information Security is excited to introduce Privacy @ U of T – Part 1 and Part 2 on the Security Awareness and Training (SAT) platform. These new modules are now available to all staff and faculty.

Raphaelle joined the University of Toronto in 2020 as the Information Systems Security Manager at SciNet, where she implemented various security measures and strengthened U of T’s partnership with the Digital Research Alliance of Canada.

We're pleased to announce the launch of Advanced endpoint protection as part of the University’s Endpoint Protection Program (EPP), designed to strengthen security for University-owned devices.

This October, the University of Toronto’s Information Security division led the annual Cyber Security Awareness Month campaign, inviting the community to explore how our institution fosters trust in digital experiences.

For the fourth week of the Cyber Security Awareness Month campaign, we are focusing on connecting with students in addition to the broader community.

As we move into week three of our Cyber Security Awareness Month campaign, we will be highlighting tools you can add to your cyber security toolkit as you navigate the digital world.

Drawing inspiration from the Canadian Government’s campaign, this week we will explore steps different generations can take to protect themselves online. Read on to explore different generational preferences, habits and approaches to online security.

During the first week of the Cyber Security Awareness Month campaign, we have highlighted U of T initiatives that focus on enhancing trust-based digital experiences and relationships.

The Security Awareness and Training Program is on a mission to create a culture of security at the University by equipping our community with essential security knowledge and practices.

Every year, the University of Toronto celebrates Cyber Security Awareness Month with events and educational resources aimed to equip the tri-campus community with knowledge on information security.

The 2024/2025 Data Asset Inventory and Information Risk Self-Assessment (DAI-IRSA) cycle kicks-off on Oct. 7, 2024 and we are looking for support from participating units in ensuring its success.

Effective Oct. 1, Donna Kidwell will serve as Acting Chief Information Officer and Deyves Fonseca will serve as Acting Chief Information Security Officer.

U of T systems remain unaffected by the CrowdStrike incident. FAQs are available for those concerned about the potential for similar disruptions.

The University of Toronto has acquired 5,000 1Password Business licenses for staff, faculty and librarians and four years of 1Password Families at no cost for students.

The Security Awareness and Training Foundations project provides essential cyber security training that has made strides to strengthen security awareness at U of T. The project is now expanding its impact even further by onboarding faculty.

The Security Awareness and Training Foundations project celebrated a significant milestone by recognizing the first 20 units to join and the first 50 users who successfully completed onboarding training in phase two.

Exciting changes are coming to Duo, the University of Toronto's trusted mobile app for multi-factor authentication. These changes will improve the MFA authentication experience for students, faculty and staff.

The Report Phishing button launch comes after 38 units, over 5,000 appointed staff, librarians and faculty from across all three campuses participated in a pilot to test the button.

Data Privacy Day is celebrated annually and serves as a crucial reminder about the importance of protecting personal information and data.

The Office of the Chief Information Security Officer has officially released the University of Toronto’s Information Security Strategy.