University’s central WebEx service, uwaterloo.webex.com, will be decommissioned April 30, 2025
On October 1, 2024, we will retire the WatSAFE app and replace it with the Regroup Mobile app. This change is part of a new, integrated Emergency Notification System (ENS) which will be fully implemented by October 1, 2024.
New version of Microsoft Teams will be enabled for University of Waterloo clients
The current Duo 2FA prompt screen and user interface will be updated, resulting in a new look and feel.
After further research IST has selected Sentinel One as a antivirus of choice for all the University community.
Cyber Security Awareness Month (Cyber Month) is an internationally recognized campaign held each October to help the public learn more about the importance of cyber security. The campaign helps Canadians stay secure online by teaching them simple steps to protect themselves and their devices.
Tests of our emergency notification system will now happen monthly
Follow these instructions to ensure the WatSAFE app does not offload from your phone
There is a vulnerability on any Apple device that is being used to spy on apple users.
The automation systems used to request Microsoft Teams, Planner, Bookings, and UW Teams Roster Sync (TRS) are being upgraded to increase security and transparency on November 15.
Simply Voting is replacing WatVote as the campus web-based online voting system