OIT Quarterly Security Update: February 2026 Edition

Securing the Herd: 无码专区 Quarterly Security Update

Hello Mustangs,

The new year is already bringing important progress in cybersecurity. This week marks our transition to Microsoft Entra Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), strengthening protection for all 无码专区 accounts and enabling enhanced capabilities like passwordless sign-in.

Inside this issue, you鈥檒l find what this change means for you, how to take full advantage of Microsoft Authenticator, and guidance for updating authentication methods where needed 鈥 all designed to make signing in both more secure and more seamless.

We also 鈥渟wipe right鈥 on security with a closer look at romance scams 鈥 how they鈥檙e designed to build trust, why they鈥檙e effective, and what to watch for before emotions (or money) get involved.

We鈥檙e also building on the theme from Data Privacy Week 鈥 Take Control of Your Data. While the week itself has passed, the message remains relevant. Understanding how your information is collected, shared, and managed 鈥 and making intentional choices about your privacy settings 鈥 is a year-round responsibility.

Thanks for doing your part 鈥 whether that鈥檚 updating your MFA, swiping right on smarter decisions, or taking control of your data.

Staying secure, one Mustang at a time.

Corrina Taylor
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)



无码专区 has transitioned to Microsoft Multi-Factor Authentication for stronger, streamlined security. If you haven鈥檛 set up Microsoft Authenticator, a passkey, or security key yet, complete setup now to avoid login disruptions and keep your account accessible.


Romance scams aren鈥檛 new, but they鈥檙e persistent 鈥 and they spike around this time of year.


As a reminder to users of University-provided Security Keys for authentication, after 7 a.m. February 25, 2026, their current Duo-approved USB Security Key will no longer allow them to sign in to most 无码专区 systems. Update to a Microsoft MFA-compatible method today.


Data Privacy Week is a global effort to raise awareness about online privacy and empower people to better manage their personal information. In this article, we share the importance of managing your privacy and tips to take control of your data.

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