Fortifying Our Security
Each month, more than 99 percent of all incoming network traffic at UNT System is
identified as malicious and blocked, meaning that more than 37 billion cyber attacks
are stopped. These attacks can put higher education institutions like UNT System at
risk every day, especially since we operate one of the largest campus data networks
in the country. On any given day, UNT System has roughly 120,000 unique devices on
the network and manages thousands of terabytes of research data.
Key to our efforts is a strong partnership with the security teams across UNT System. By blocking hundreds of millions of attacks daily, Technology Services and our partners are able to enhance the university’s security shield and discover solutions to current and future safety challenges.
Consistent efforts continue to educate the campus community on staying cyber secure, but new progress has been made this past year to further enhance three primary areas: two-factor authentication, cloud-based solutions and asset management.
In addition to upgrading Duo, the university’s two-factor authentication interface, Technology Services is in the process of installing Duo self-service kiosks across campus, allowing for real-time device enrollment in a secure environment. The migration to Microsoft 365 allowed Technology Services to implement dual security layers to all UNT System email services, reducing the opportunity for accounts to be compromised. In Spring 2023, a cybersecurity asset management system will be launched to effectively monitor every technology asset on campus and help prevent security breaches.
UNT System is a national leader in cybersecurity, and by continuing to invest in the needed infrastructure to protect our campus and the people who work here, we are committed to fortifying our security so we can focus on uninterrupted teaching, research and service efforts.
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