On April 27, 2026, IT Services is introducing Windows Hello for Business - an authentication technology that allows users to sign in to their Windows devices using biometric data or a PIN instead of a traditional password. It provides enhanced security through phishing-resistant two-factor authentication and built-in brute force protection.
To enrol in WHfB, you must:
As an outcome of the grievance award, enrolment of personally-funded devices ("PFD" or "BYOD"; e.g., personal cell phones and laptops) of Term Adjunct Faculty Members represented by QUFA in the Endpoint Assessment tier of Endpoint Security will become optional.
To prevent potential service disruptions, IT Services strongly discourages users from upgrading to macOS Sequoia upon its release date of Monday, September 16, 2024.
On February 13, 2024, Microsoft disclosed a critical vulnerability impacting Microsoft Outlook (), which affects various versions of Microsoft Office including Microsoft Office LTSC 2021, Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Microsoft Outlook 2016, and Microsoft Office 2019 (under extended support).
On Thursday, September 7, 2023, Apple identified a vulnerability affecting certain versions of and .
If you are an Apple user, please take the following steps:
IT Services is pleased to announce that we have negotiated a Queen's VIP account with Adobe, meaning staff and faculty at Queen's are now eligible to download Adobe Creative Cloud or Adobe Express.
On Sunday, May 14, 2023, IT Services will implement a new Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solution.
Queen's current IGA solution, known as the NetID Profile Manager, has reached end-of-life. "End-of-life" is the stage in which a software product becomes outdated or unsupported by the manufacturer, leaving it open to security risks and cyberattacks. End-of-life also means that no new updates will be applied to the software, quickly rendering it obsolete and unable to keep up with modern hardware.
On July 11, 2023, Microsoft .
A vulnerability is a weakness that can be exploited by cybercriminals to gain unauthorized access to a computer system. After exploiting a vulnerability, a cyberattack can run malicious code, install software, and steal sensitive data.
Grand prize: Apple AirPods (4th generation) valued at approximately $180.00 CAD, awarded to 1 winner per week.
Runner-up prize: JBL Go4 portable Bluetooth valued at approximately $70.00 CAD, awarded to 1 winner per week.
Second runner-up prize: Gift card to campus food location valued at $25.00 CAD, awarded to 1 winner per week.
