Fairleigh Dickinson University vigorously enforces United States copyright law. When utilizing the FDU Local Area Network or FDU provided Internet Access, you are required to adhere to all existing US copyright laws.
To view the full statement of law, please visit:
Failure to comply with this document can result in FDU disciplinary action as well as civil and criminal penalties.
CrashPlan Backup will send users an email alert notifying them of any incomplete backups of their devices.
You will receive an alert when your computer hasn’t backed up to CrashPlan for 5 calendar days. The email will look like the example below:
After receiving a CrashPlan Backup alert email, you should locate the device the email specifies in need of backup. The CrashPlan Backup device name will be listed in the Subject: line and Computer Name: line of the CrashPlan backup alert email.
To locate the name of a CrashPlan Backup device:
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The Windows System Tray or notification area is usually located on the bottom right of the Windows taskbar, next to the displayed digital clock.
Ensure the CrashPlan backup application displays the same name as the CrashPlan Backup alert email you received.
After locating the correct specified device stated in the CrashPlan backup alert email, force a backup of the device by performing the following:
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The backup may take some time to complete. This depends on the length of time since CrashPlan Backup’s last completed backup and the amount of new data that needs to be backed up.
CrashPlan is a backup agent that will back up all data on a university device under the primary owner’s profile. The backup sets can be used for restoring data to a machine, whether it has been reformatted, replaced, or compromised. This document will outline the steps needed to install, activate, and restore data to a new or existing device.
CrashPlan Policy
CrashPlan is required on all University provided desktops and laptops to backup all University Business data to prevent data loss.
Who Can use CrashPlan?
CrashPlan is presently licensed for full-time faculty and full-time staff only. The University mandates CrashPlan for proper data security practices. If a user has personal data that they wish to exclude from being backed up, a folder labeled “Personal Documents” can be found and utilized in your “Documents” folder. This folder and its contents will be ignored by CrashPlan when your system is being backed up.
Personal Documents folder locations:
| Windows PC | C:\users\username\Documents\Personal Documents\ |
| macOS | /users/username/documents/Personal Documents/ |
If the Personal Documents folder does not exist in your Documents folder, you can manually create it and the folder will be automatically ignored by CrashPlan.
Is My Data Secure?
CrashPlan uses AES-256 encryption is used when storing your backups and can only be accessed by the CrashPlan account owner and administrators.
What is Backed Up?
All data found in a user profile will be backed up by CrashPlan.
Location of User Profile:
| Windows PC | C:\users\UserName\ |
| macOS | /users/username/ |
Warning Any data not stored in the user profile will NOT be backed up by CrashPlan. It is highly encouraged to store university business data within your user profile.
To install CrashPlan on your Windows PC, please follow the instructions below.
CrashPlan is being automatically deployed to all systems owned by Faileigh Dickinson University.
Before Installing CrashPlan, you must be logged in as the owner of the machine using your NetID Credentials.
It could take several minutes for the client to make the first connection and start the first backup.
The entire process will take approximately 5-7 minutes, depending on your internet speed. Once CrashPlan is installed, your account is automatically provisioned in the CrashPlan system, and your backup will begin shortly.
To install CrashPlan on your macOS device, please follow the instructions below.
CrashPlan is being automatically deployed to all systems owned by Faileigh Dickinson University.
It could take several minutes for the client to make the first connection and start the first backup.
The entire process will take approximately 5-7 minutes, depending on your internet speed. Once CrashPlan is installed, your account is automatically provisioned in the CrashPlan system, and your backup will begin shortly.
This process is used when someone will be assigned a second device and wishes to have it backed up or if the CrashPlan needs to be re-installed on the same device. Because an account already exists, it cannot be provisioned automatically. It must be manually setup either to replace an existing device or create a new backup set on the second computer.
In order to proceed, CrashPlan must be installed prior to continuing, please refer back to the Install instructions for your operating system from the CrashPlan User Guide. A link is found at the bottom of this page.
A backup set is CrashPlan’s way of describing the backup configuration and what files are being backed up.
You can close this window and continue working or you can click transfer more files and repeat the steps for additional files. This will extend the time it needs to restore.
If you are unsure if you have CrashPlan installed and backing up your system, this quick guide will help give you some comfort.
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Depending on your backup size, this could take anywhere from a few minutes to a few days. CrashPlan will continue to run and backup in the background. After the first successful backup, incremental backups will occur.
CrashPlan allows you to manage your backup sets. If you want to review your backup set or request assistance, please contact the Fairleigh Dickinson University Technical Assistance Center (UTAC) to initiate a service request.
Accidentally deleted or unable to find a file? CrashPlan can help. Please follow the following guidelines in restoring lost or previous versions of files.
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If you have more than one backup device, please select the device from where you want to restore the file from.
Above are the recommended options for restoring files, this will help you find them more easily.
The time it takes to restore your files will depend on how much data is being restored, available system resources, and available bandwidth.
Using CrashPlan you can create backup sets that will back up your data to additional devices utilizing a schedule. This is useful to have immediate access to critical files in the event of data loss.
This guide is only needed if you wish to have a local backup of your data.
If you schedule multiple backup sets to run at specific times and the backup sets go to the same destination, ensure that these times do not overlap. This ensures good backup performance.
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The “Add Set” button will be un-clickable until it is completely configured.
Your new back upset is finished and will begin backing up as configured.
CrashPlan will send users an email alert notifying of any incomplete backups of their devices.
You will receive an alert when your computer hasn’t backed up to CrashPlan for 5 calendar days. The email will look like the example below:
After receiving a CrashPlan backup alert email, you should locate the device the email specifies in need of backup. The CrashPlan device name will be listed in the Subject: line and Computer Name: line of the CrashPlan backup alert email. To locate the name of a CrashPlan device, left-click the CrashPlan “C” symbol icon in the Windows System Tray, also referred to as the notification area.
The Windows System Tray or notification area is usually located on the bottom right of the Windows taskbar, next to the displayed digital clock.
For macOS users left-click CrashPlan symbol icon on the macOS icon menu bar. The CrashPlan device name will be displayed in the console. Ensure the CrashPlan application displays the same name as the CrashPlan backup alert email you received.
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CrashPlan Device Name
After locating the correct specified device stated in the CrashPlan backup alert email, force a backup of the device by performing the following:
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The backup may take some time to complete. This depends on the length of time since CrashPlan’s last complete backup and the amount of new data needed to be backed up.
For additional support, contact the Fairleigh Dickinson University Technical Assistance Center (UTAC) to initiate a service request.
Whether you’re working at home or the office, OneDrive makes it easy to create new documents and share your files. You can even collaborate with others on a document.
In the following external article, you’ll learn how to create documents and folders. It will go over how to share your files with different groups of people, as well as the various collaboration tools available in Office 365.
Last Revision: 02/07/2020
In an effort to maintain the reputation, security, continuity, and technical oversight of university assets considered part of our overall catalog of services, the Office of Information and Resource Technology is issuing a new policy concerning domain names affiliated with Fairleigh Dickinson University. Affiliation with FDU is determined by OIRT in conjunction with the Offices of General Counsel and Communications and Marketing.
All domain registrations that have an affiliation with the University must be registered through OIRT. An affiliation is defined as a domain that identifies the University as part of its naming nomenclature and houses content specific to the University or any function, whether administrative, academic, or student related to the University. To request a new domain, please complete the following:
Domain Transfer or Registration Request
You may also try emailing your questions to domainregistrar@fdu.edu.
In addition to the domain registration, ongoing certification renewals and any backend technical configurations will be managed by OIRT. All costs associated with the domain will be charged back to the department.
Any department that today independently manages/operates a University domain as defined above or has obtained a domain with any affiliation with FDU must notify OIRT of the existence of that domain so ownership can be moved over to OIRT management. Please contact OIRT by sending all available information to domainregister@fdu.edu. A member of OIRT will work with the department to move the ownership over properly. All content of any domain, as well as plug-ins or any other functionality of the domain, will be reviewed by OIRT but are the responsibility of the individual departments.
All questions relating to the Domain Registration Policy can be addressed to the VP & CIO of Fairleigh Dickinson University.
This guide is designed to assist you in mastering both the classic and updated versions of the DUO Device Management Portal. It simplifies the process of modifying existing devices and integrating new ones into your multi-factor authentication setup.
If you authenticate with more than one device, you can specify which you would like to be the default.
You may not remove your last device. If you wish to remove it, first add another, then delete the original. If you are unable to delete a device, contact your administrator to have it removed.
To add a new authentication device, click “Add another device” link on the right side of the DUO Prompt. You’ll be taken to the new device enrollment prompt
You can use the DUO Quick Start Guide for instructions on how to enroll a new device
You can add additional verification methods, manage your existing devices, or reactivate DUO Mobile for DUO Push from the DUO Universal Prompt.
To add a new method of verifying your identity in DUO, click “Add a device” and follow the enrollment process described in the DUO Quick Start Guide, starting on Step 3.
The difference between adding a new device from the Device Management Portal and during first-time enrollment is that when you have finished enrolling the new device you return to the Device Management Portal to view all your registered devices, including the new one, instead of continuing to log into an application.
If you have replaced the phone you activated for DUO Push, you can reactivate DUO Push if you have the same phone number.
You will need to verify your identity with a different DUO verification method, so if you don’t have one available you will need to contact the Fairleigh Dickinson University Technical Assistance Center for help.
Two-factor authentication also referred to as multi-factor authentication, provides an additional layer of security when logging in to a website. Two-factor authentication is becoming the standard in cybersecurity. Google, Apple, and other services all have their two-factor authentication methods. In short, passwords are no longer sufficient in protecting our sensitive data; we’ve got to add another layer of security to our accounts.
DUO is required for all FDU Staff, Faculty, and Students.
If you opt-out of the DUO Mobile Application push notifications, there are a variety of passcode options to utilize as your second verification method.
Selecting this option will allow you to bypass DUO authentication for the next 60 days. This only works if cookies are enabled, and you are logging in from the same computer and browser. You will still be prompted to verify once – with your username and password. You will not be able to access your settings on that particular browser during the 60 days. Please note that if you have tools or policies running that regularly delete or clean cookies, the remember me feature will not work. If you do need to access your settings (perhaps to add another device), just try another browser or visit the FDU Self-Service Portal. Remember me will not work if your browser is set to private browsing mode.
The remember me feature relies on browser cookies. For remember me to work, your Internet browser must allow cookies to be stored. Visit your browser content settings to ensure cookies are being stored. Some departments on campus do not allow cookies to be stored. If the remember me feature does not work on your browser, check with desktop support in your area.
If you do not have your device with you, you can obtain a batch of temporary passcodes. To obtain a temporary passcode, call the Fairleigh Dickinson University Technical Assistance Center (UTAC). Each of the passcodes can only be used once and will expire in 7 days.
NOTE: If you have lost your device, please report it to the Fairleigh Dickinson University Technical Assistance Center (UTAC). We want to ensure someone else does not maliciously authenticate your account with your device.
DUO is available to all faculty,staff, and Students. At this time, DUO is not available to FDU retirees, past employees, or alumni.
Yes, the passcode option on the DUO app does not require WiFi or cellular connectivity, it even works on airplane mode. To use this option, visit the DUO app on your smartphone, and tap the key icon to obtain a passcode. Enter the passcode into the DUO prompt when logging into any website that requires DUO authentication.
DUO Authentication is required by any application the utilizes the university Single Sign-On (SSO) service. Examples of some websites that require DUO authentication are listed below.
You may have trouble receiving push requests if there are network issues between your phone and Duo’s service. Many phones have difficulty determining whether to use the Wi-Fi or cellular data channel when checking for push requests and simply turning the phone to airplane mode and back to normal operating mode again often resolves these types of issues, if there is a reliable internet connection available. Similarly, the issue may be resolved by turning off the Wi-Fi connection on your device and using the cellular data connection.
Check the time and date on your phone and make sure they are correct. If the date and time on your phone are manually set, try changing your device’s configuration to sync date and time automatically with the network.
iOS users can run a troubleshooting tool from within Duo Mobile version 3.32.0 or later. To run the tool:
The steps that Push Troubleshooting performs automatically are as follows:
Should none of these actions help, see the Duo Knowledge Base for additional iOS and Android troubleshooting steps.
If you can’t get Duo Push working on your own, you can log in with a passcode generated by the Duo Mobile app and send a new activation link to your phone.
If you’ve tried the suggestions here but can’t get Duo Push working or reactivate your device yourself, please contact the Fairleigh Dickinson University Technical Assistance Center (UTAC).
Press the red “X“ to deny access to your account, then promptly change your FDU NetID password.
Yes! Visit the app store on your smartphone to download DUO Mobile.
NOTE: Google Play Services are required to receive push notifications on Android. Users without Google Play Services installed will have to “fetch” by swiping down in the DUO Mobile app.
If you have a new phone number, you will first need to obtain a temporary passcode (see the ‘What are Passcodes?’ section above).
Yes, you can add devices by visiting your DUO settings. When you see the DUO prompt with the three notification options, click “Settings” at the top right.
NOTE: If you are using the Remember Me for 60 days feature, you will need to visit FDU Self-Service Portal access your settings.)
After you click Settings, click “Add a New Device“. You can register smartphones, cell phones, tablets, and landline phones.
The DUO smartphone application serves only to provide two-factor authentication. It does not access any personal information on your device, nor does it track your location. Learn more about DUO’s commitment to privacy on its website.
A “bypass code” is a temporary passcode created by an administrator for a specific user to access a Duo-protected application. These are generally, used as “backup codes,” so that enrolled users who are having problems with their mobile devices (e.g., mobile service is disrupted, the device is lost or stolen, etc.) or who temporarily cannot use their enrolled devices (on a plane without mobile data services) can still access their Duo-protected systems.
A user must have a valid Duo authentication device enrolled (like a phone or iPad) to use a bypass code to authenticate. Bypass codes are not intended as a user’s only 2FA method.
Bypass codes expire after being used the allowed number of times, or after an administrator-defined amount of time. Once a bypass code is created, the timeout and allowed uses cannot be extended.
If you need a Bypass code please visit SAMI Support, where you can request additional information from UTAC or search our extensive IT knowledge base. While SAMI Support provides the quickest and easiest access for IT support, you can always contact UTAC by phone at (973) 443-8822 or email at fdutac@fdu.edu.
For additional support, please visit the Fairleigh Dickinson University Technical Assistance Center (UTAC).
DUO two-factor authentication adds a second layer of security to your FDU NetID. It requires two factors to verify identity. These factors include something you know – your FDU NetID and password, and something you have – a phone or passcode, to authenticate and gain access to your account on FDU services. Passwords alone no longer provide adequate protection against cyber hacking. DUO is required for all current FDU students.
The DUO app is available for mobile phones and tablets. You can directly access the DUO Mobile Security App using these links:
This step requires a Desktop or Laptop browser.
Supported Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera, and Internet Explorer 8 or later. Some browsers do not support all of DUO’s authentication devices (for example, Security Keys won’t work with Internet Explorer). For the widest compatibility with DUO’s authentication methods, we recommend recent versions of Chrome and Firefox.
If you’re enrolling a tablet you aren’t prompted to enter a phone number.
With DUO activated on your account, and with your device enrolled, you are ready to use DUO. When logging in, you will have two authentication options. Review the options below to determine what works best for you.
We recommend the push notification to your smartphone, it’s the easiest. You can also check the box “Remember Me for 60 Days” to only perform the authentication once every two months on that device.
This step requires a Desktop or Laptop browser.
FDU NetID users who are logging into OKTA for the first time will be prompted to enroll using a browser or a client application that shows the interactive Duo web-based prompt.
Supported Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera, and Internet Explorer 8 or later. Some browsers do not support all of DUO’s authentication devices. For the widest compatibility with Duo’s authentication methods, we recommend recent versions of Chrome and Firefox.
If you’re enrolling a tablet, don’t enter a phone number and click on “I have a tablet” instead
If you aren’t able to scan the QR code, click on “Get an activation link instead” and then enter your email address to send the activation link to yourself. Open your email address on your Mobile device where you installed DUO Mobile. Follow the instructions in the email to activate the new account in DUO Mobile.
With DUO activated on your account, and with your device enrolled, you are ready to use DUO. When logging in, you will automatically receive a DUO Push but will also have the choice to select from “Other Options“. Review the options below to determine what works best for you.
We recommend the push notification to your smartphone, it’s the easiest form of authentication.
These are the different ways in which you can use DUO:
Once you have activated DUO Authentication, Duo will automatically send a DUO Push to your registered device. Open the notification on your device, and you’ll see a green checkmark and a Red “x“. Simply tap the “Green Checkmark” to approve the authentication request and gain access to your account.
VPN users select the number corresponding to Push or type “push“. Users with multiple devices will need to include a number indicating desired device i.e. push2.
Once you have activated Duo Authentication, you can use the DUO mobile app to generate passcodes. This option does not require wifi or data, so this is a great option if you’re traveling or if you have limited or no cell/Internet service. Open your DUO mobile app, tap the FDU logo and it will reveal a passcode. During login, choose the enter a passcode option, enter the code and you’re in.
You can receive a one-time use code via text message. To get your one-time code click on “Text message passcode“. When you land on the text message page, it will show that a text message was just sent to you with a passcode.
VPN users select the number corresponding to SMS passcode or type “SMS“. Users with multiple devices will need to include a number indicating desired device i.e. sms2.
These text message passcodes do not expire, and they are valid until used. You do not have to have a smartphone for this option.
Click the “Phone call” option and DUO will call your phone. Answer the phone call from DUO and follow the voice instructions to log in to the application.
VPN users select the number corresponding to Phone Call or type “phone“. Users with multiple devices will need to include a number indicating desired device i.e. phone2.
If you do not have your device with you, don’t worry. You can contact the Fairleigh Dickinson University Technical Assistance Center (UTAC) for a temporary passcode. These passcodes can be entered in the DUO prompt on your computer.
You can use the DUO Management Portal to easily edit and add new devices. For instructions on how to access the DUO Management Portal, follow the steps using the link below:
DUO two-factor authentication adds a second layer of security to your FDU NetID. It requires two factors to verify identity. These factors include something you know – your FDU NetID and password, and something you have – a phone or passcode, to authenticate and gain access to your account on FDU services. Passwords alone no longer provide adequate protection against cyber hacking. DUO is required for all current FDU students. Please follow the steps below.
The DUO app is available for Android, iOS and iPadOS. Use the links below to install DUO on your mobile device.
This step requires a Desktop or Laptop browser.
Supported Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera, and Internet Explorer 8 or later. Some browsers do not support all of DUO’s authentication devices (for example, Security Keys won’t work with Internet Explorer). For the widest compatibility with DUO’s authentication methods, we recommend recent versions of Chrome and Firefox.
If you’re enrolling a tablet you aren’t prompted to enter a phone number.
With DUO activated on your account, and with your device enrolled, you are ready to use DUO. When logging in, you will have two authentication options. Review the options below to determine what works best for you.
We recommend the push notification to your smartphone, it’s the easiest. You can also check the box “Remember Me for 60 Days” to only perform the authentication once every two months on that device.
There are two ways you can use DUO:
Once the DUO mobile app is installed, you can select to receive a DUO notification on your smartphone. Open the notification, and you’ll see a green checkmark, and a red X. Simply tap the “Green Checkmark” to gain access.
You can use the DUO mobile app to generate passcodes. This option does not require wifi or data, so this is a great option if you’re traveling or if you have limited or no cell/internet service. Open your DUO mobile app, tap the FDU logo and it will reveal a passcode. During login, choose the enter a passcode option, enter the code and you’re in.
If you do not have your device with you, don’t worry. You can contact the Fairleigh Dickinson University Technical Assistance Center (UTAC) for a temporary passcode. These passcodes can be entered in the DUO prompt on your computer.
To change settings or enroll another device, visit DUO Management Portal or any DUO-supported application. When you get to the DUO prompt, click the “Settings” button and choose to add a new device or access your settings.
For commonly asked questions on using DUO, please visit the link below:
The “remember me” option is displayed by Duo when you sign in with FDU NetID on the web. After providing your second factor for authentication, Duo will present you with a prompt asking if you would like to have this device remembered for future logins. Selecting “Yes, this is my device” sets the “remember me” status for Duo.
Use the “remember me” option to reduce how often you have to sign in with two-factor authentication (2FA) on the same web browser. It’s safe to use on trusted computers and lasts for 30 days.
Refer to our Duo Quick Start Guide below for instructions on using the “remember me” option within the context of the overall sign-in experience.
The “remember me” option is safe to use on computers and devices that you can trust to protect your browser. Examples include managed workstations at work, lab computers that require you to sign in, and personal computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices that protect your browser from use by others.
Do not use “remember me” on public or shared computers The “remember me” option shouldn’t be used on computers and devices that don’t protect your browser, such as public or shared computers, and computers you don’t sign in to and cannot lock to protect your browser.
The “remember me” option is a feature of Duo that tells your browser to remember that you have confirmed your identity using your 2FA device. If you confirm that “Yes, this is my device” when authenticating with Duo, you won’t have to use your 2FA device as often on that browser. For example, if you use it on your computer at work, it reduces how often you have to sign in with 2FA at work; but your laptop at home will still ask you to sign in with 2FA.
The “remember me” option saves you time and reduces distraction by reducing how often you have to use your 2FA device. If you routinely use the Duo callback method, it also saves the FDU money in telephony costs.
The “remember me” option is safe to use on computers and devices that you can trust to protect your browser. It doesn’t defeat the purpose of 2FA because the convenience it provides is limited to each computer and browser that you choose to use it on. If you or anyone else tries to sign in with your FDU NetID on a different computer or browser, 2FA will be required.
The “remember me” option lasts 30 days. It saves a secure cookie on your browser to track the time until you need to use your 2FA device again. If your browser clears cookies this will remove “remember me” until you re-select it.
30 days is the current “remember me” duration because it is often enough to remind you that 2FA is turned on, but not so often to be annoying. While some institutions use shorter or longer durations, 30 days is a common duration at peer institutions.
If the “remember me” option is enabled on the browser you’re using right now, clear your cookies for duosecurity.com. To clear it on other browsers, repeat this process on each of them.
If you enabled the “remember me” option on a browser you no longer control, Please open a support ticket by clicking Support at the top of the page, or visiting samisupport.fdu.edu.
When FDU IT resets your “remember me”, it will clear it on all your browsers, including those you no longer control. Once it has been reset, you can enable it again on your current browser(s).
Some system owners require you to reauthenticate with 2FA every time you access their systems for security, regardless of using the “remember me” option (workday for example). This can increase how often you have to sign in with 2FA. If you find you are regularly asked for 2FA on some sites despite the “remember me” option, but not other websites this is likely the cause. Other contributing factors include how many different computers you use, how many different browsers you use on these computers, whether or not you use the “remember me” option on all of them, how your browsers are configured to use cookies, and how often you clear your browser cookies.
System owners decide to reauthenticate you based on what institutional and personal data they need to protect, and what threats and risks they need to guard against. Some of them reauthenticate you because they are concerned about unauthorized access from unattended browser sessions, and forcing you to reauthenticate is one way to re-establish that it’s you.
The “remember me” option requires the use of browser cookies, so it may not work as expected in these circumstances:
An alias is an additional email address that will direct mail to your FDU email account. Creating an alias for your account can be a useful strategy. For instance, if you are spearheading a project, it may be easier to solicit replies to an address that contains the name of the project than it would be to garner responses to your existing email address. If this solution interests you, please fill out the Email Alias form.
Due to the cavernous email storage offered on the Office365 platform, there has been little to no demand for FDU staff and faculty members to request an increased mail quota. Office365 email provides enough capacity for even our most prolific users. However, if special circumstances make you the exception to this rule, you can request a quota increase by completing the Quota request form.
FDU’s Acceptable Use Policy prohibits running software that accepts incoming connections from other computers. Programs such as BitTorrent or other P2P file sharing hosting program all contain server components that allow others to connect to your computer and retrieve files from your system. In addition to the legal implications of sharing copyrighted materials, file sharing software creates a security concern. Improper use of these programs could result in the compromise of your private files and may leave your system open to attacks from other computers.
Phishing involves the use of e-mail messages that appear to come from your bank or another trusted business in an attempt to scam the user into surrendering private information that will be used for identity theft. The phishing e-mail typically ask you to click a link to visit a Web site, where they are asked to update personal information, such as passwords and credit card, social security, and bank account numbers
Scammers have become increasingly sophisticated in creating fraudulent emails and Web sites that look authentic. These emails and Web sites often appear to be from legitimate companies and include images and logos of these organizations.
The Network ID (NetID) is a Windows Active Directory account uniquely assigned to each student, faculty & staff. It serves as your login to many computing and networking services including FDU Email.
FDU’s Opus is a Red Hat Linux based server. Opus provides an environment for FDU students, staff, and faculty to practice using software such as:
If you require access to Opus, please fill out the form.
In order to provide a safe and stable computing environment, the FDU-Wireless and FDU-Secure wireless networks require NetID authentication. However, in certain instances our students, staff and faculty members will need to work on campus with people from outside of our community. This can include vendors, contractors, visiting scholars, or even a visiting family member or friend. In these instances, the FDU community member can sponsor a guest for temporary wireless access. The sponsor of a guest account will be responsible for the actions of his or her guest. Please ensure that your guest(s) follow FDU’s Acceptable Use Policy for Computer Usage.
In order to provide a safe and secure network environment, FDU IT requires devices to authenticate to the FDU network before connecting. This works well for computing devices such as desktop computers, laptop computers, and mobile devices such as tablets and phones. Most other electronics, including gaming consoles and streaming video boxes, cannot properly authenticate to the network. In these instances, we ask you to register the device using the online form below. Please note that each user on our network is entitled to register up to 5 devices.
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