Past virus outbreaks have affected over 100 systems and 100,000’s of files across the CSCS networks and have typically relied on the recipient of an email trusting that the attachment was a legitimate file, and not a virus. We have learnt a number of lessons as a result of these security incidents, including that we need to […]
News and Events
MacOS “High Sierra” Vulnerability
Apple Macs that have been configured by CSCS are NOT susceptible to the recently reported “Root User” vulnerability. If you have a personal Mac that was not configured by us, then we strongly recommend following the following guide to protect your computer: https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/temporarily-fix-macos-high-sierra-root-bug/
Email Service Upgrades
CSCS are making some improvements to your email service to provide a better user experience. The key improvements for you as a user of this service are: Increased mailbox quota from 5GB to 50GB Improved Outlook Web App (webmail) experience and better support for more browsers and mobile devices Improved service resiliency Timescales Changes will be […]
Jabber and Video Conferencing at the School of Clinical Medicine
The School has some exciting new tools to facilitate remote meetings and communications. Video Conferencing: You can host a meeting in one of 2 Seminar rooms at the School and invite external callers to call in to the video conference. Please see our CSCS Guide for more information. You can also call in to a University meeting […]
Improved Apple Computer Orders
Apple ordering has been significantly improved! There are several ways to order. If you have access to CUFS, order directly from the Marketplace and then CSCS can set it up (for our usual £100 charge). If you don’t have CUFS access: Go to XMA and select the unit and options you want. Add it to your Basket […]
Dell News
Like many other suppliers, Dell has increased our pricing due to currency fluctuations. Luckily, the increase is lower than some other vendors and is less than 10%. Dell have recently advised us of two new options to purchase equipment. For personal purchases, you can use the ‘Dell VIP Club’ to get 15% off computers and […]
macOS 10.12 Sierra
Apple have released their newest edition of macOS, Sierra. CSCS will test the new operating system and advise on when we will be able to support it. In the meanwhile if you have a Mac, please do not upgrade it! With past versions we have seen problems with accessing data, application incompatibilities and other issues […]
Secure Data Hosting Service achieves ISO:27001 certification
The Clinical School Computing Service (CSCS) is delighted to report that the Secure Data Hosting Service, which was introduced two years ago in collaboration with the Information Governance Office to store Sensitive Personal Information for University research studies, has now been awarded ISO:27001 certification, which is a first for any secure computing environment in the […]
Dell Hardware Price Increases
Due to changes in the exchange rate, we expect Dell prices on desktops and laptops to increase shortly. There may be a lag between when Dell’s prices change and our website pricing also changing. If necessary, we will contact you to arrange for an amended Purchase Order.
Computer Security Awareness
Below is a list of the useful applications, tools and systems mentioned in the Information Security Update today at the School Office/Level 4 meeting. You can also view a PDF of the presentation here: Computer Security and Awareness Anti-virus https://cscs.medschl.cam.ac.uk/antivirus-software/ Good ad-blocker For Firefox https://addons.mozilla.org/en-GB/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/ For Chrome https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm?hl=en For Opera https://addons.opera.com/en/extensions/details/ublock/?display=en There is no Safari […]
