Required Annual IT Security Awareness Training
All faculty and staff, including FRAs and GAs, are required to complete “Defend Your Shell 2025” training before April 5, 2025. This year, the training is hosted in Workday.
The robots are not taking over. . . yet
The idea of artificial intelligence (AI) controlling the world is not new, and has been something represented in popular movies such as The Terminator, The Matrix, i,Robot, and so many more. As AI is advancing this concern may grow more legitimate for some people, with the idea of self-replication being feared. You may have recently seen some concerning headlines floating around about how AI has replicated itself during a shutoff attempt.
The Robots are here!
We all know Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here to stay, and President Pine’s latest email just made it official with the implementation of an AI Commission, who is charged with exploring, evaluating, and providing recommendations on the responsible development, deployment, and ethical use of AI technologies within the university community.
DIT Teams
Learn about the specialized teams that comprise DIT. Visit the our leadership page to learn about the staff leading these teams. You can watch all the videos in this YouTube playlist or continue reading and watch them individually to learn about specific teams.
Current News: TikTok and why it is facing the threat of a nationwide ban
If you are anything like me, you probably love TikTok. Whether you use the app for brain rot time, as your form of google, to connect with others, to create content, for entertainment, or as your job, this app is one of the most popularly used social media platforms in the world.
AI at the University of Maryland
UMD leaders announced several updates related to AI at UMD, including new guidelines, a new tool, and a commission's final report.
Explore the Academic Technology in Your Classroom
Are you teaching in any of our 334 General Purpose Classrooms? Join the DIT Classroom Support team to “kick the tires” of the classroom AV systems before the semester begins.
View Event Details for Explore the Academic Technology in Your ClassroomUMD Zoom Cloud Recordings Older Than 180 Days Are Automatically Deleted
Starting January 1, 2025, all UMD Zoom recordings older than 180 days are automatically deleted on a continuous basis.
Welcome Back!
Ah, vacations… the time to unplug, unwind, and escape the everyday grind. But just like that, the holidays are over, and the January blues have set in, so it’s time to re-engage with your security and privacy habits.
Winter Session 2025 Service Modifications
Some DIT services will have modified hours during Winter Session. Additionally, most of the division will be closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.