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Echo360

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Echo360 helps instructors capture and extend those moments to improve student engagement before, during and after class.

Through our technology platform, students have 24/7 access to classroom discussion, presentation materials, and the lecture itself.

Getting Started with “Echo 360 Universal Capture: Personal

Universal Capture: Personal is a stand-alone application designed to be used by instructors on their personal computers to generate video recordings. The software enables you to create video recording across multiple computing platforms via a unified interface. That means instructors can record and share video on Mac and Windows computers, inside or outside of the classroom, with an identical user experience on each device.

For those faculty members who do not yet have an Echo 360 account, it is necessary for you to login to Webcampus first. Therefore, please follow the directions below in order for you to have access to Echo360 environment. Once you have completed these steps via webcampus, thereafter users will be able to login directly to echo360.fdu.edu with their FDU NetID credentials.

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For those who already have an account in Echo360 please go to Step 13.

  1. Login to Webcampus using your FDU NetID
  2. Click on “Your Course
  3. Click on “Course Documents
  1. Click on “Tools
  2. Click on “Echo360 Cloud
  1. In this page, enter a Name that makes it clear this is the link for Echo360 class content, for example: “Echo360 Recordings”
  2. Click “Submit
  1. A new link will appear on your Course Documents page titled “Echo360 Recordings“. This maybe at the bottom of the Course Documents page
  2. Click on the “Echo360 Recordings” link. This will redirect you to the Echo environment
  1. Click on the “Gear Icon” on the top right
  2. Click on “Downloads
  1. From the Universal Capture: Personal area of the Downloads page, select the link to download the installer appropriate for the type of computer/operating system you are running. After you have downloaded the personal capture, follow the instructions on how to capture your lectures using this tool
  1. Once you have installed the software, please launch the Universal Capture: Personal application. If you see the following login screen, click on the link and login with your FDU NetID credentials
  1. After logging in select the inputs you want to capture from the two drop down menu. If the drop down menu says No Input just select the option you want from the available sources
    • Left Input: Click on the dropdown menu to select your input for the left video channel (e.g. display, webcam, etc.).
    • The bars in the middle shows the volume levels of the audio capture.
    • Right Input: Click on the dropdown menu to select your input for the right video channel (e.g. display, webcam, etc.).
    • The Display option from the drop down menu chooses the application that you want to record from your computer for example a PowerPoint presentation.
    • Preview the inputs on the screen; to be sure, they will record properly.
  1. Click the “Pencil Icon” or title to launch the Capture Details dialog box
  1. Enter a Title, add a Description or Tags and select a Publishing location for the recording. By default, your recordings are published to your “Library” folder
  2. Click “Save
  1. At this point, if you are going to present any materials via PowerPoint, Web or any other applications open it and minimize it
  2. When you are ready, click the “Record” button. You will have 5 seconds before recording starts so you can switch to the material you want to present
  1. During a recording, you will have the option to Stop, Pause, or Cancel recording. Do not stop recording until you are totally finished with the session. If you click on the cancel button, it will cancel the entire recording
  • Once you stop the recording, you will receive a message and you can click on the “Close” option to exit the program. Once your recording process is finished, it will automatically publish to the location that you have specified. You will receive an email when processing is finished and you are able to view your recording

Viewing Recording

Once you receive the email, your video is online and ready to be viewed.

  1. Log back into echo360.fdu.edu
  2. Click on the “My Content” tab on the left side of the window.
  3. Click on the recording that you want to view
  1. If you want users to view your recording, scroll down towards the bottom of the screen to the “Links” section. Copy the link and you can send it to users via email
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Ellucian COLLEAGUE Password Information

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Accessing Ellucian COLLEAGUE

COLLEAGUE uses single sign-on protocol for users to login. The login or user ID consists of the first part of the FDU NetID up until the @ sign in the NetID.

For instance, if your NetID webmail address is john.q.public@fdu.edu your COLLEAGUE login ID would be “john.q.public

The password would be the exact same one that you use with your FDU NetID.

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Email and File Encryption

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Virtru email encryption is the preferred method to send and view encrypted emails and files with your FDU email address. Available for FDU Faculty and Staff upon request. Click the link below to request access to Virtru Email Encryption.

The Virtru Email Encryption Tutorial will help users navigate installation, basic use, different usage scenarios, and common technical questions.

Alternative Approved Methods for Encryption

If you are not approved for Virtru email encryption, the articles below are alternative, FDU OIRT and DSIRT approved methods for encrypting Microsoft Office and Adobe PDF files and comply with the University WISP.

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According to FDU’s Written Information Security Program (WISP), in no case should they be sending or storing WISP protected information without the explicit authorization of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). If approved, these instructions will provide you with guidance on the methodology.

For more information, visit the link at the bottom of the page.

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External Website / Hosted Service Subscriptions & Renewals

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In the past, website subscriptions and renewals were approved by University Systems and Security (USAS), as the department held the role of both Information Security and Networking. An email would be sent to the department, and approval would be gained via an email response.

With the separation of Information Security from University Systems and Networking (USAN), a new process has been created to better serve those within the FDU community that utilize external websites for services.

Moving forward, requests for website subscriptions and renewals should be requested through this form below:

If information is missing, a representative of the SAMI Service Desk might reply inquiring more about the request. When all information has been gathered, the ticket will be forwarded to our Information Security Officer. They will review the request, engage the Networking team if necessary, and then either approve or deny the request (via email response) or inquire further, before closing out the ticket.

We hope this new process will help identify, track, and move requests quickly through the process.

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FDU SSO Login Guide

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FDU’s Single Sign-On (SSO) experience has been improved and OKTA is the primary Single Sign-On provider. OKTA will replace our “Legacy” SSO login page for all applications over time.

OKTA SSO Login Page

New and existing FDU NetID users who are logging into OKTA for the first time will need to finish setting up their multifactor authentication with DUO.

  1. Enter your FDU NetID and click “Next
  1. Enter your FDU NetID Password and click “Sign In”
  1. For existing users with DUO configured please skip to step 4. For new users please click “Setup” then “Enroll” to continue the process

For instructions on setting up DUO for the first time, refer to our “Quick Start Guide

  1. If you are an existing DUO user, a prompt will be shown to redirect you to verification with Duo MFA. Click “Verify” to continue
  1. Duo will automatically send a DUO Push to your registered device. Accept the DUO Push on your device to continue the authentication process
  1. If don’t want to use DUO Push to authenticate, select “Other Options” and choose your preferred method from the list

Legacy SSO Login Page

  1. Enter your FDU NetID and Password and click “Sign In
  1. Authenticate using DUO using any of the authentication options shown
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FDU Virtru Email Encryption Tutorial

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Virtru email encryption is a security enhancement to FDU’s Office 365 and Microsoft Outlook email environment, which provides Faculty and Staff the option of sending and receiving encrypted emails using their FDU email account.

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What is Virtru Email Encryption

Virtru email encryption is a security enhancement to FDU’s Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Outlook email environment, which provides Faculty and Staff the option of sending and receiving encrypted emails using their FDU email account. Virtru for the Microsoft Outlook desktop email client is available for installation for approved FDU Faculty and Staff via the FDU Self Service Portal for Software on Windows 10 desktops and laptops owned by the University.

Virtru Email Client

The Virtru client provides a seamless experience when using the Microsoft Outlook desktop client. The Virtru Outlook plugin is only available on university laptops or desktops running Microsoft Windows.

Virtru for Office365

All Apple macOS users and users who access their FDU email through Office 365 can use Virtru email encryption to send sensitive information electronically.

Tip

Microsoft Office 365 is accessed by visiting office365.fdu.edu from any web browser.

What is Virtru Secure Reader?

Virtru’s Secure Reader is a platform that can be accessed within FDU’s Outlook on the Web (office365.fdu.edu) and right on your web browser by clicking the “Unlock Message” button in your Virtru secured email. From there, all you have to do is quickly validate you are an authorized recipient of that email or file. Once complete, you can read and reply to the secure email directly in your browser.

A secure message encrypted by Virtru will have a few key components, including a short unencrypted message from the sender, and a button that says “Unlock Message”.

Note

The Secure Reader is used when viewing encrypted emails from Microsoft Office on the web and any email client on mobile devices (AndroidOS and iOS)

Request Form

To obtain access to Virtru in order to send encrypted emails, you must fill out the request from below:

For additional support, please contact the SAMI Service Desk.

Installing Virtru onto a University PC

  1. Open the FDU Self Service Portal for Software application. Locate and left-click Virtru Email Encryption and then click “Install

For additional information on the FDU Self Service Portal for Software, please click the following link:

  1. A message box will appear notifying that Microsoft Outlook needs to be closed. Click “OK” and the installation will continue

Note

This window will only appear if the Microsoft Outlook Client is running.

  1. A message will appear when Virtru is finished installing. Click “OK” to finalize the process

Virtru is now ready to be activated.

Activating Virtru on a University PC

  1. When you open Microsoft Outlook after the Virtru has been installed, you will be prompted to activate your Virtru plugin. Click “Activate to begin. You may choose “Laterif you do not wish to activate at this time

Note

Check “Don’t show me again” before you click “Activate” or “Later” to prevent a pop-up window from re-appearing to prompt activation of un-activated account(s) whenever you start Outlook.

  1. You will be presented with a list of FDU email accounts configured to use in Microsoft Outlook. If your Microsoft Outlook application is associated with multiple email accounts, click on only those you will need to use Virtru email encryption. Then click “Continue
  1. After selecting the proper accounts, you will have the choice of signing in with FDU’s email provider (Microsoft Office 365) or choosing to receive an activation email. Choose “Sign in with Office 365

Activating Virtru through Office 365 Sign in

  1. Enter your FDU NetID credentials when prompted and proceed through the FDU Single Sign-on webpage, including completing Duo Multi-Factor authentication. If you experience issues, choose to “Send me an activation email” and follow the directions given below in item

Note

If you cannot activate your account(s) using “Sign in with Office 365”, choose to “Send me an activation email.”

Activating Virtru through Activation Email

  1. If you are unable to activate your account(s) using “Sign in with Office 365,” choose to “Send me an activation email.” The process will take a few moments to complete in the background
  1. During this process, Virtru will send a unique email from noreply-activation@virtru.com to your mailbox. The Virtru plugin will search for this email in your inbox. When the activation email is found, Virtru will automatically delete the email from your email inbox, and the Virtru plugin will complete the activation

Tip

Click “Take a tour” for a brief walkthrough of your new Virtru features.

If your activation does not automatically complete in a few minutes, please contact the SAMI Service Desk.

Activating from the Virtru Menu

If you have disabled automatic activations, you can still activate Virtru on your account(s) at any time.

  1. Select the ‘Virtru‘ menu tab from the top bar of the main Microsoft Outlook window
  1. Choose “Authorize Accounts” or “Options
  1. If you select “Options,” go to the ‘Account Activation‘ menu tab, select your FDU email account, and click on “Activate Selected
  1. You will then follow the activation process already illustrated above in “Activating Virtru through Office 365 Sign-on or “Activating Virtru through activation email” described above

Re-enabling a Virtru Account

FDU Virtru users will occasionally be required to reactivate their Virtru add-in due to the following:

  • You’ve cleared your registry
  • Your Virtru activation status has expired. For security purposes, Virtru will invalidate your activation status every
    • 120 days for users accessing their own mailboxes
    • 10 days for users accessing shared or delegated mailboxes
  • You are using Virtru on a new machine

You are automatically prompted when you need to re-activate. You can also proactively reactivate at any time via the ‘Virtru’ menu tab. This process was described above in “Activating from the Virtru Menu.”

Reset Activations

If you wish to fully deactivate all accounts in Microsoft Outlook, you can do so from the ‘Virtru’ menu tab:

  1. Click on the ‘Virtru‘ menu tab at the top of your Microsoft Outlook window and select “Debug Log
  1. Click on the ‘Debug Commandsmenu tab option and select the “Reset Activations (clears registry only)” option
  1. Click “Yes” and then “OK” to confirm the changes
  1. From the ‘Virtrumenu tab, you can reauthorize by clicking on “Authorize Accounts

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Send a Virtru-encrypted Email in Outlook

With Virtru, you can easily protect your emails by encrypting messages and attachments in a few simple clicks.

  1. Left-click “New Email” from the main Outlook window
  1. Open the ‘Message menu tab and left-click the “Virtru button” to turn “Virtru ON.” The button should turn blue and read “Virtru ON
  1. Add recipients, a subject, the body of the email, and any relevant attachments

Tip

Additional security options for the message, including Disable Forwarding, setting an Expiration Date, and applying Watermarking and/or Persistent File Protection (PFP) to attachments are available to select for your Virtru-encrypted email. More details on these additional features can be on the “FDU Virtru Email Encryption Tutorial” under “Additional Resources.”

  1. When your message is ready, click “Send.” You should see a brief animation letting you know that the message is “Encrypting” before it is fully sent

FDU Virtru-encrypted Email Introduction for Recipients

FDU includes a standardized introduction to inform the recipient that they are viewing a Virtru-encrypted email. Below is an example of what the recipient will see. If you have updated the introduction, it will be reflected accordingly

Personal Virtru-encrypted Email Introduction for Recipients

You can also set a one-time, unencrypted personal introduction for the message to either clarify the introduction of Virtru to the recipient or provide some context about the email. Left-click the “Personal Introduction” menu button in your email draft window.

Note

The Personal Introduction only supports plain text and line breaks. Special formatting is not supported.

Send a Virtru-encrypted Email on Microsoft Office 365

With Virtru, you can easily protect your emails by encrypting messages and attachments in a few simple clicks. To send Virtru encrypted emails from your Microsoft Office 365 email acount, simply prepend the subject line of your email as follows:

#secure#

Virtru-encrypted Email Recipient Experience

The recipient will receive an email that looks like this:

Read a Virtru Encrypted Email on Microsoft Office 365

In this article, we’ll show you how to quickly access and read your Virtru-secured message or attachment within Microsoft Office 365 using Virtru’s Secure Reader.

How to Access and Read your Message

  1. Login to FDU’s Microsoft Office 365 web portal using any web browser. Enter your FDU NetID credentials
  1. Open the Virtru-secured email in your inbox and left-click “Unlock Message.” A new tab will open
  1. When prompted, select your FDU email address

Tip

If you don’t see yours listed, left-click “Use another email address” and enter your email address.

Note

Please be sure to verify using the exact email address to which the secure message was sent. If the email was sent to an alias, group address, or distribution list address, you will need to select or enter that exact email address rather than your personal address.

  1. Choose how you’d like to verify your identity
    • Microsoft Office 365 users can use their FDU NetID credentials to log into the Secure Reader using “Sign In with Microsoft.” If you choose this route, you can skip step #5 below.
    • Alternatively, users may choose “Or sign-in with a one-time verification link.”

Warning Warning

For emails sent to an alias, group address, or distribution list address, you will need to select the Or sign-in with a one-time verification link option. For group addresses and distribution list addresses, this action will send the verification email to all users on that group or distribution list.

  1. If you selected “Or sign-in with a one-time verification link,” check your inbox for your verification email. It will come from verify+xxxxxxxx@virtru.com (with each “x” being a digit). Open the verification email and left-click “View Message” to open your message

Note

Both the “Unlock Message” and “View Message” links need to be opened in the same browser on the same device in order to confirm your identity.

Please also note, Virtru offers a “cookie-less” verification pathway if we detect that tracking or cookies and local storage have been disabled in the browser. In these cases, we send a verification code via email. This code, once received, simply needs to be pasted into the proper field in your browser in order to grant access.

  1. Your message will open the Virtru Secure Reader in a new tab in the browser. You will also be able to view and access attachments at this time

For a variety of reasons, some recipients may occasionally receive an error message when trying to open a secure email or attachment. If you are having problems accessing your secure email and/or files, please contact the SAMI Service Desk. for assistance.

Reply to a Virtru Encrypted Email on Microsoft Office 365

In this article, we’ll show you how to quickly reply to your Virtru-secured message or attachment within Microsoft Office 365 using Virtru’s Secure Reader.

How to Reply to a Secure Message

  1. Login to FDU’s Microsoft Office 365 web portal using any web browser. Enter your FDU NetID credentials

office365.fdu.edu

  1. After successfully opening the Virtru-secured message, to send a “Secure Reply,” scroll down the page below the main message, or click the icon in the top right with the arrow pointing to the left. You may also click on the arrow next to it to reveal additional options such as “Secure Reply All
  1. Attachments can be added by clicking “Add Attachment.” These attachments will be sent securely as well
  1. When you are ready to send your email, hit the “Secure Send” button. Both you and all applicable recipients will receive a copy of your reply. Please note that your secure reply will be sent from secure-reply@virtru.com

Viewing a Secure File or Attachment on Microsoft Office 365

This article covers the different options you have for viewing and downloading secure attachments and files within Microsoft Office 365 using Virtru’s Secure Reader. Depending on the type of attachment you’ve received, you can view your file directly in the Virtru Secure Reader or download the file to your computer. The Virtru Secure Reader can preview various file types, including PDF, Word documents, most image files, and plain text files.

Viewing Directly in the Secure Reader

  1. Login to FDU’s Microsoft Office 365 web portal using any web browser. Enter your FDU NetID credentials
  1. If you’ve received an attachment in a Virtru secured email or an encrypted file that was shared directly with you, you can hover over the file name and choose “View” or “View Protected file” to view the attachment right in your web browser

Downloading Unsupported File Types

If you’ve received a file that cannot be previewed in the Virtru Secure Reader, you will be prompted to download that file directly. There will be no “View” option.

Printing Attachments in the Secure Reader

You can print a document from the Secure Reader by selecting the menu under the “Downloadbutton and then selecting “Print.” You may also choose to download it first, then open and print via a preferred program on your computer.

Note

Note that printing via your web browser’s File>Print option will not print the document as expected.

Using the Virtru Dashboard for Microsoft Office 365 Users

Users who access their FDU email through the Microsoft Office 365 web portal and all Apple macOS users will need to use the Virtru Dashboard to manage all of Virtru’s security options.

  1. To use the Virtru Dashboard, click the link below:

Virtru Dashboard

Tip

We will refer to the “Virtru Dashboard” many times, as this dashboard is used to change settings after an encrypted email has been sent. It is suggested that you bookmark this site for easy access.

  1. Choose “Sign in with Office365“, and skip to Step 5. If you choose to request a one-time verification link, enter your FDU email address and click on “Submit
  1. If you request the one-time verification link, you will receive an email from Verify for Virtru, as shown below. If you are using different web browsers, such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox, it will be reflected in the email message accordingly
  1. Click “Verify me” and choose “Copy Link Location.” Open a new browser tab and paste the link location into the URL space. Hit the “Enter” or “Return” key on your keyboard
  1. When you log in to the Virtru Dashboard for the first time, you will see the message below. Left-click “OK, GOT IT!
  1. You will now be able to view Virtru encrypted emails or files you have sent, as well as open the ‘Settings‘ menu tab to set behaviors for your Virtru account

Manage Virtru’s Expiration Date Security Option in Outlook

In addition to encrypting messages and files, Virtru users have the ability to apply additional security settings to protected content. Among these settings is the option to apply an “Expiration Date” to an encrypted email or file.

Typically, if a Virtru email recipient receives an encrypted message or file, they can indefinitely access that content. However, as the owner of that content, you can restrict access after a particular point in time. If a recipient tries to access the content after expiration, they will receive a prompt indicating their access is expired.

Manage Virtru’s Expiration Date Security Option in the Virtru Dashboard

In addition to encrypting messages and files, Virtru users have the ability to apply additional security settings to protected content. Among these settings is the option to apply an “Expiration Date” to an encrypted email or file.

Typically, if a Virtru email recipient receives an encrypted message or file, they can indefinitely access that content. However, as the owner of that content, you can restrict access after a particular point in time. If a recipient tries to access the content after expiration, they will receive a prompt indicating their access is expired.

Manage Virtru’s Disable Forwarding Security Option in Outlook

In addition to encrypting messages and attachments, Virtru users have the ability to apply additional security settings to protected content. Among these settings is the option to apply “Disable Forwarding” to a Virtru-encrypted email.

Typically, if a Virtru plugin for Microsoft Outlook user receives an encrypted message, they can use Virtru to forward the email to a new party. This will add the new recipient as an authorized user and allow them to unlock the message. “Disable Forwarding,” however, ensures that your recipients can access the encrypted content but will stop any additional users from gaining access to the message. If the original recipient passes the email to a new party, then the new user will not be added as an authorized user and will not be able to unlock the message.

Manage Virtru’s Disable Forwarding Security Option in the Virtru Dashboard

In addition to encrypting messages and attachments, Virtru users have the ability to apply additional security settings to protected content. Among these settings is the option to apply “Disable Forwarding” to an encrypted email.

Manage Virtru’s Watermarking Security Option in Outlook

In addition to encrypting messages and attachments, Virtru users have the ability to apply additional security settings to protected content. Among these settings is the option to apply “Watermarking” to an encrypted file.

Typically, if a Virtru recipient receives an encrypted file, they can preview the file in the Virtru Secure Reader and download a decrypted copy locally. When “Watermarking” is applied to a secure file, recipients will only have access in the Secure Reader and will see their email address watermarked across the document.

The addition of the watermark is visible but transparent enough not to obscure the contents of the file when viewed. A recipient will not be able to download a local decrypted copy of the file.

This feature can be applied using the Virtru plugin for Microsoft Outlook or the Virtru Dashboard. It supports the following common file types:

  • Microsoft Office documents: .docx, .pptx, .xlsx
  • Common image file formats: .jpeg, .png
  • PDF documents

Note

Although newer Microsoft Office file types are supported, older versions (.doc, .ppt, .xls) are not compatible. Additionally, these other common file types are NOT supported: .msg, .zip, .md.

Mange Virtru’s Watermarking Security Option in the Virtru Dashboard

In addition to encrypting messages and attachments, Virtru users have the ability to apply additional security settings to protected content. Among these settings is the option to apply “Watermarking” to an encrypted file.

Typically, if a Virtru recipient receives an encrypted file, they can preview the file in the Virtru Secure Reader and download a decrypted copy locally. When “Watermarking” is applied to a secure file, recipients will only have access in the Secure Reader and will see their email address watermarked across the document.

The addition of the watermark is visible but transparent enough not to obscure the contents of the file when viewed. A recipient will not be able to download a local decrypted copy of the file.

This feature can be applied using the Virtru plugin for Microsoft Outlook or the Virtru Dashboard. It supports the following common file types:

  • Microsoft Office documents: .docx, .pptx, .xlsx
  • Common image file formats: .jpeg, .png
  • PDF documents

Note

Although newer Microsoft Office file types are supported, older versions (.doc, .ppt, .xls) are not compatible. Additionally, these other common file types are NOT supported: .msg, .zip, .md.

Revoke Virtru Encrypted Content in Outlook

When a Virtru user sends encrypted content, they have full control over access to the message(s) and/or file(s). Even if a recipient receives encrypted content, the sender has the ability to revoke (or reauthorize) access at any time. Virtru even allows the sender to revoke access to specific recipients.

Note

Virtru can only revoke emails that were sent securely with Virtru. Any messages sent prior to having Virtru installed or messages sent unsecured after Virtru has been installed cannot be revoked.

Revoke Virtru Encrypted Content in the Virtru Dashboard

When a Virtru user sends encrypted content, they have full control over access to the message(s) and/or file(s). Even if a recipient receives encrypted content, the sender has the ability to revoke (or reauthorize) access at any time. Virtru even allows the sender to revoke access to specific recipients.

Note

Virtru can only revoke emails that were sent securely with Virtru. Any messages sent prior to having Virtru installed or messages sent unsecured after Virtru has been installed cannot be revoked.

Using Virtru’s Persistent File Protection (PFP) Security Option

Note

Please note that Persistent File Protection (PFP) Security Option is only available from the Virtru add-on to the Microsoft Outlook Desktop Application. It is not available when using Outlook on the Web (office365.fdu.edu) or the Virtru Dashboard.

In addition to encrypting messages and attachments, Virtru users have the ability to apply additional security settings to protected content. Among these settings is the option to apply “Persistent File Protection (PFP)” to an encrypted file.

PFP provides a secure file container that is portable, universally accessible, and built on top of open standards. Regardless of where files are stored, PFP allows you to select, protect, and share a file with anyone while maintaining full visibility into how it is being used and retaining the ability to revoke access at any time. Any file protected with PFP will convert into the .tdf.html file format. This ensures that the contents are only accessible in Virtru’s Secure Reader, and only authorized parties can view it.

This feature can be applied using the Virtru plugin for Microsoft Outlook on Windows Operating Systems only. It supports the following common file types:

  • Microsoft Office documents: .docx, .pptx, .xlsx
  • Common image file formats: .jpeg, .png
  • PDF documents

Note

Although newer Microsoft Office file types are supported, older versions (.doc, .ppt, .xls) are not compatible. Additionally, these other common file types are NOT supported: .msg, .zip, .md.

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FDU Wireless Network Coverage Maps for NJ Campus’

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The maps below highlight the buildings at Fairleigh Dickinson University with wireless networking on the Metropolitan Campus, and College at Florham.

Metropolitan Campus

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1. Bancroft Hall – General Coverage
2. Williams Hall -– General Coverage
3. Fitness Center – General Coverage
4. Northpointe Residence Hall – General Coverage
5. Robison Hall – General Coverage
6. Robison Hall Annex – General Coverage
7. Muscarelle Center – General Coverage
8. Kron Administration Building – General Coverage
9. University Hall – General Coverage
10. Alumni Hall – General Coverage
11. Metropolitan Campus Library – General Coverage
12. Becton Hall – General Coverage
13. to 22. University Court Residence Halls 1 to 10 – General Coverage
23. Public Safety Office – General Coverage
24. Interfaith Chapel – General Coverage
25. International Student Services – General Coverage
26. EOF Office – General Coverage
27. 840 River RoadNo Coverage
28. HousekeepingNo Coverage
29. 835 SUB Lane – General Coverage
30. 839 SUB LaneNo Coverage
31. Dean of Students – General Coverage
32. Greg Olsen Student Union – General Coverage
33. to 40. Linden Court Residence Halls – General Coverage
41. Knight Spot – General Coverage
42. Residence Life – General Coverage
43. Banta Coe HouseNo Coverage
44. River House – General Coverage
45. Student Counseling and Psychological Services – General Coverage
46. University Mail Services (10 Woodridge Ave) General Coverage
47. External Building (1 Woodridge Ave)No Coverage
48. Center for Psychological Services (131 Temple Ave) – General Coverage
49. Center for Psychological Services (139 Temple Ave) – General Coverage
50. Rothman Center – General Coverage
51. Dickinson Hall – General Coverage
52. Softball FieldNo Coverage
53. Edward Williams Hall – General Coverage
54. Field House – General Coverage
54b. Naimoli Family Baseball ComplexNo Coverage
54b. Soccer Field – General Coverage
54b. Tennis CourtsNo Coverage
55. 1154 River Rd. – General Coverage

College at Florham

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1. Hennessy Hall (Mansion) – General Coverage
2. Reuter’s RockNo Coverage
3. Science Building – General Coverage
4. East Cottage – General Coverage
5. West Cottage – General Coverage
6. Zen Building (Stadler-Zenner-Hoffmann La Roche) – General Coverage
7. Ferguson Recreation Center – General Coverage
8. Dreyfuss Building – General Coverage
9. Rothman Building (Admissions Office) – General Coverage
10. Black Box Theater – General Coverage
11. The Barn (Public Safety, Campus Facilities) – General Coverage
12. Chaine House – General Coverage
15. Monninger Center (Library) – General Coverage
16. Orangerie – General Coverage
17. Public Relations – General Coverage
18. Frank Santoloci Student Center – General Coverage
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Home/Department Shared Drive Quota Limit Email

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Home drives and departmental shared drives come with a limited capacity of data storage, known as a quota. When a drive reaches 85% of that quota, both the departmental shared drive manager as well as the user uploading the content that puts a drive over that threshold will receive a message from psadmin@fdu.edu as seen below.

By informing the share manager and providing the name of the share affected, the share manager has an opportunity to respond to the notification prior to any disruptions to day-to-day workflows.

Upon receiving this email, the share owner should:

  1. Review and confirm that all uploaded content is required for current business purposes
  2. Review and consolidate any duplicated items
  3. Remove any documents, files, or pictures no longer needed

Note

Shared drives are not intended for archival purposes. We ask that the share manager please remove documents, files or pictures that are no longer actively required.

These measures will resolve most shared drive quota issues. If the shared drive is still nearing its storage quota, please fill out the Home/Department Share Management Form using the link below:

Home/Department Share Management Form

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How do I use Oracle on Opus

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What’s Oracle?

Oracle is a multi-model relational database management system, mainly designed for enterprise grid-computing and data warehousing. It is one of the first choices for enterprises for cost-effective solutions for their applications and data management. It supports SQL as a query language to interact with the database.

Now let’s discuss how to use Oracle in the FDU environment.

Accessing Oracle

FDU provides Oracle access to students and faculty on the Opus server. The Oracle environment is provided to support coursework and skill development.

Opus users are automatically granted access to Oracle after first successful login (It may take up to six hours before access is available).

If you do not already have Opus access you will need to request access by completing the Form:

Opus (Linux) Form

Access to the Opus server is restricted to FDU networks only. If you are off campus and would like to access Opus for your Oracle work you will need to use FDU’s Virtual Private Network (VPN).

You will need to use SSH to connect to the Opus server:

The Oracle Database is accessed using the SQL Plus utility, which has a command-line interface. To start using SQL Plus simply type “sqlplus /” on the Opus command line.

Interactive use can then start by entering a SQL statement (terminated by a semicolon), a PL/SQL block, or another command. For example:

SQL> select 'Hello world' as example from dual;

EXAMPLE
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Hello world
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How to Access SAMI Service Desk

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The SAMI Service Desk serves as the primary support center for all university technology-related support. Students, faculty, and staff can easily reach out to the service desk through the SAMI Support portal, email, or phone for assistance with application software, desktop setups, peripheral devices, network issues, password management (such as for Microsoft 365), and configuration support for hardware and software. The service desk also addresses inquiries related to Blackboard and classroom projector troubleshooting.

There are four ways to create a ticket and get support:

SAMI Support Portal

SAMI Support Portal

In the SAMI Support portal, you can:

  • Create SAMI Support requests by filling out a quick form
  • Access the most updated status of your SAMI support request
  • Interact with the technician currently assigned to resolve your SAMI support request
  • Review all your open and closed SAMI support request history
  • Access our knowledge base to view information about our current systems
  • Access solutions for the most frequently asked questions
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SAMI Support Public Form

You can submit a request for support by filling out the form below

Tip

The form below is not compatible with Dark Mode. For an optimal experience, disable dark mode either in your device’s system settings or directly from the FDU IT website menu bar.

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Call Center

While the SAMI Support Portal is our preferred support option, assistance is available by phone at (973)-443-8822.

Our Technical Assistance Center is available Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–8:00 PM for you to log a support ticket.

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Email

Users can submit a support ticket by sending an Email

The email address is samisupport@fdu.edu

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