Kategorie: IT-SEC

polybox tidies up: Keeping track of shared data

When staff leave ETH, their data is sometimes left behind. But not forever: inactive polybox accounts are deleted on a regular basis. This may also affect shared files.

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Behind the Scenes of inside|out No. 38: three IT Topics in Front of the Camera

Three IT topics, three photo shoots, and plenty of people behind the scenes: We show how the images for inside|out No. 38 were created.

inside|out No. 38
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New specialist unit for IoT devices within the ETH ZO

More and more IoT devices are finding their way into our everyday working lives. To ensure that everything runs smoothly, securely and is well managed, the new ZO Network IoT specialist unit (Central Bodies) has been set up. In this article, you’ll find out what its responsibilities are and why this is important.

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Shibboleth IdP Migration – Update to Login Screen

Please note: On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM, IT Services (ITS) will migrate the Shibboleth Identity Provider (IdP) to the ITS’s IAM system.

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Warning: Fake «Faculty Update» Phishing Scam

A sophisticated phishing email disguised as an internal ETH Zurich Faculty Update is currently circulating. Learn how to spot the warning signs and protect your credentials.

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Safe Exam Browser Server Screen Proctoring Service

Congratulations to Tobias Halbherr, Tony Moser, Kristina Isacson, Nadim Ritter, Andreas Hefti, Daniel Schneider and Damian Büchel on winning the ITS Innovation Award 2025!

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New policy on account deletion

Adjustment of ETH user account deletion for academic staff and students at ETH Zurich from 180 days to 150 days.

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The TEUTOBURGIUM security review

How well armed is ETH Zurich against cyber attacks? The TEUTOBURGIUM security review reveals strengths, but also critical gaps. Find out what insights were gained and how they are shaping the information security strategy.

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SharePoint 2016: Deadline shortened to the end of 2025

The previous SharePoint on-premises solution (SharePoint 2016) is reaching the end of its life cycle. Microsoft is constantly reducing the resources available for the development of on-premises products (on-premises products are software and IT solutions that are installed and operated locally on a company’s own hardware instead of via cloud services).

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Staying safe with AI: New guidelines at ETH Zurich

New guidelines now help employees use AI tools such as ChatGPT or Copilot safely, responsibly and in line with ETH values.

Flyer on the responsible use of AI
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