Zoom Security Release for Windows Users
Friday, July 10, 2020 - 5:00pmUsers of Windows 7 and older versions should update their Zoom client and operating system.
Alerts and Announcements
Resolved: Issue Affecting Access to My Pitt
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 10:59amThe issue affecting access to My Pitt (my.pitt.edu) has been resolved and full functionality has been restored.
Adobe Ends Short-Term Access to Creative Cloud Apps on July 6
Thursday, July 2, 2020 - 10:49amPitt Information Technology continues to provide students with a wide variety of software options to support remote learning.
MyResNet Network Maintenance Scheduled for July 1
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 - 3:55pmStudents may experience intermittent MyResNet service disruptions between 5:30 and 9:30 a.m.
Student Information System (PeopleSoft) Enrollment Unavailable from June 26–27
Friday, June 26, 2020 - 3:48pmStudents, faculty, and staff will be unable to process adds or drops for any term until the updates have been completed.
Data Breach Affects Mathway App Users
Thursday, June 25, 2020 - 4:39pmIf you have an account at Mathway, Pitt IT recommends you change that password as soon as possible.
Student Information System (PeopleSoft) Monthly Vendor Maintenance Scheduled for June 27-28
Tuesday, June 23, 2020 - 1:04pmVendor maintenance will be performed on the Student Information System (PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft Mobile) beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 27. This work is expected to last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 28.
Service Provider Maintenance Scheduled for Lecture Capture (Panopto) on June 27
Friday, June 19, 2020 - 11:56amSystem unavailable for three hours beginning at 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 27.
Qualtrics Removes Access to Classic Reports on July 1
Wednesday, June 17, 2020 - 4:35pmThe default Qualtrics reporting interface has been in place since February 2016 and is not affected by this change.
PittNet Wi-Fi Networks to Merge on June 19
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 - 4:06pmPitt Information Technology is merging the University’s two PittNet Wi-Fi networks—Wireless PittNet and Wireless-PittNet-Fast.
Intermittent System Outages During Weekend Downtime
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 - 1:35pmAffected systems include My Pitt (my.pitt.edu), University websites, and systems that require authentication through Pitt Passport.
Resolved: Issue Affecting Some Multifactor Authentication Options for T-Mobile Users
Monday, June 15, 2020 - 5:46pmDuo has resolved the issue and restored full service.
June Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, June 9, 2020 - 3:50pmMicrosoft has announced security updates for June that affect Windows, Edge, Internet Explorer, and more.
Pitt Passport Login Page Receives New Look on June 13
Monday, June 8, 2020 - 4:36pmYou do not need to take any action, and the steps for logging in to University services will not change.
Potential Data Breach at The Chronicle of Higher Education
Monday, June 8, 2020 - 4:12pmIf you have an account at The Chronicle of Higher Education, Pitt IT recommends you change that password.
PBCS Unavailable Overnight Sunday-Monday, June 7-8
Friday, June 5, 2020 - 11:42amMaintenance begins at 10 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, and continues through 8 a.m. on Monday, June 8.
University Adopts New Antivirus Solution
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 - 2:35pmThe University is adopting Microsoft Defender ATP as its new enterprise antivirus solution, replacing Symantec Endpoint Protection.
Pitt IT Launches Virtual Walk-In Support Desk
Monday, June 1, 2020 - 11:44amWith the University’s transition to remote operations, Pitt Information Technology is pleased to offer Virtual Walk-In Support.
Digital Certificate Renewal Scheduled for Tonight
Friday, May 29, 2020 - 5:07pmIt is possible that some users may be prompted to accept the new certificate when authenticating to PittNet.
The New Federated Authorization Community is Coming June 1
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 - 11:46amNew self-service community allows faculty and staff to complete Federated Authorization Requests online.