The University of Oregon is implementing a number of measures designed to boost digital security for students, including the addition of two-factor authentication for a number of campus services. The added layer of login security will be used for many of the campus services that students already log into with their Duck ID credentials.

The evolution from mechanical, to wired, to wireless continues to impact the security industry, and higher education campuses are among the environments benefiting from the flexibility and efficiencies wireless solutions offer. While wired and mechanical solutions have their place on campus, wireless electronic locks complement these to expand the value of electronic security to more openings. To understand this value, Allegion’s Jeff Koziol explores the advantages of wireless in depth.

Cloud technologies are giving people access through their mobile phones and other devices to a variety of new experiences, while making their environments smarter and more data-driven. The modern campus is now undergoing unprecedented change with the advent of identity- and location-aware building systems, virtual assistants, and “personal IoT” solutions that recognize people and customize how they access buildings and the services and resources they need.

Auburn University is mandating two-factor authentication for access to student accounts. The changeover will begin with class registration and email access on Feb. 25, when the University will start to require students to use DUO, a two-factor authentication service. The university implemented DUO as a means to keep students’ identities safe and better protect their personal information.

In this installment of NACCU’s Talking Campus ID Tech series, Touchnet’s director of OneCard sales, Fred Emery, discusses the differences between on-premise and hosted card system solutions. Emery lays out a clear understanding of these considerations by breaking down the major differences between hosted and on-premise solutions, as well as the benefits of each model.

When it comes to campus card systems, universities tend to have their own unique demands as they look to serve their different populations. For Flashback Friday, we look at s university’s choice of how best to deploy servers for a campus card system and why it’s anything but one-size-fits-all decision.

It’s a common practice that many are guilty of: using the same email address/password combination to log into multiple websites or applications. With this in mind, researchers at Indiana University have examined the practice of password reuse and posited ways to mitigate the risks associated with this insecure practice.

For university personnel, in particular campus IT, summer break represents the ideal testing ground for new opportunities and system upgrades. In a recent piece for EdScoop, Splunk’s VP of Public Sector, Kevin Davis, lays out his top three university IT projects that are perfect to tackle during the summer.

When it comes to access control on campus, universities have a number of decisions to make. Between selecting the right access software and locking hardware, to partnering with a knowledgeable and trustworthy integrator, and choosing the card technology that best suits your campus, establishing the proper physical security measures can be a taxing process. In a five-part podcast series with ASSA ABLOY these decisions are examined in depth, highlighting the important considerations that campuses have to navigate.

Colorado State University is taking a positive step toward boosting logical security across campus with the introduction of two-factor authentication for students accessing university networks.