OIT Technology News:
November 2025 Edition

OIT Technology News


For the past couple of months, we have shared the benefits of Microsoft Authenticator with its improved feature set. This Spring it will be the primary Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solution for the University, so let’s look at the passkey advantage.


The holiday season brings joy, celebration, and—unfortunately—an annual spike in online scams. This season, join us in helping #SecureTheSeason and keep scammers off your shopping list.


After launching in September with over 200 employees, Operation Copilot has highlighted the power of AI to help augment and streamline their work.


All new SMU email addresses will soon be created with @smu.edu as the primary domain instead of @mail.smu.edu.


SMU launched a simulated phishing campaign intended to reinforce security habits and to create an experience that could be learned from. Let’s dive into the message and see what exactly made this a “phish.”


In this QuickTip, we walk through making a holiday card using Adobe Express, which is free ҹAV faculty, staff, and students.
Fall Wrap-Up and Spring 2026 Faculty Technology Workshops Now Available

Our Academic Technology specialists are ready to assist you with another round of Faculty Technology Workshops!
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