To ensure the safety and soundness of the systems we manage and the data they contain, the University of Miami IT Security team continually monitors the evolving state of cybersecurity and respective best practices. In direct response to recent changes in cybersecurity trends, we are announcing a series of proactive initiatives set to unfold in the coming months. By fostering a culture of vigilance, adaptability, and collaboration, we endeavor to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensure a secure digital environment for all members of our UM community.
The following IT cybersecurity initiatives aim to secure your University of Miami data by fortifying our collective efforts in safeguarding sensitive data while preserving the integrity of our academic and administrative operations. Below, we invite you learn more about each cybersecurity-related initiative.
2025 Cybersecurity Resiliency Initiatives:
Based on feedback from the University community, we are transitioning multi-factor authentication (MFA) services from Duo to Microsoft Authenticator in 2025. Microsoft Authenticator is deeply integrated within the broader Microsoft ecosystem, offering a seamless authentication experience across countless applications and platforms. Self-enrollment opens for the University in 2025.
Previously Implemented Cybersecurity Initiatives:
In fall 2023, the University of Miami revised its post-graduation email policy to ensure new graduates' @miami.edu emails are forwarded to their personal email address. Alumni that retained their UM mailboxes (e.g., those that graduated before the Fall 2023 semester) were transitioned to a forwarding-only mailbox on November 18, 2024.
The University of Miami's Academic Collaboration and Research Network (ACoRN) is designed to facilitate collaboration, information sharing, and resource pooling amongst researchers. To gain access and start utilizing the network for your research needs, we invite researchers to submit a request.
Mobile device management (MDM) is a common and widely used software that remotely configures smartphones and tablets with best practice security settings. We asked all University of Miami faculty and staff to enroll their iPhones, iPads, and Androids used to access University systems and data in MDM by May 24, 2024. To enroll after May 2024, please call the IT Service Desk for assistance.
On May 20, 2024, the University's Coral Gables and Marine campuses implemented a new technology solution, network access control (NAC). A NAC solution uses a set of criteria to make a security-based decision on whether to allow a device to connect to our University of Miami wireless or wired network.
