Cybersecurity is one of the most important risks an organization faces. Every university device is a link in the chain, and our security is only as strong as the weakest link. Accordingly, every university-issued device must have endpoint detection and response (EDR) software (also known as malware detection software) installed.

On Monday, March 16, 2026 between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m., DIT will conduct a set of disaster recovery network resiliency tests that could cause intermittent service interruptions.

DIT offices will be closed March 16-17 for Spring Break. Some services will have additional service modifications.

All faculty and staff, including research assistants and graduate assistants, are required to complete UMD's Defend Your Shell 2026 training by April 3, 2026.

UMD's newly refined Software Risk Management (SRM) process ensures that software tools used across the university are secure, compliant, and efficient, protecting both university data and resources.

Effective January 26, 2026, the default retention time for UMD-supported chat tools will be reduced to 24 hours in most cases.

Some DIT services will have modified hours during Winter Session. Additionally, most of the division will be closed on Monday, January 19 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

To support the digital accessibility of course materials, many resources are available, and more will be developed.

Division of IT offices will be closed Wednesday-Friday, November 26-28 for the university's Thanksgiving break. Some will also have adjusted hours earlier in the week.

Portfolium and Canvas ePortfolio will be removed and replaced with a new tool called Canvas Portfolio in 2026.