Technology Bulletin May 2025

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Welcome to the Spring 2025 ETS Technology Bulletin—a roundup of timely updates, helpful reminders, and tools designed to support the Fulton Schools of Engineering community.

Software Requests Due Soon for Summer and Fall Labs

Educators, take note: to have your lab or classroom software ready for the upcoming terms, submit your requests before the deadlines—May 9 for summer and July 18 for fall. This is your window to specify required software versions and ensure a smooth start. Submit your request through the ETS Classroom Support portal

FSE Cloud Classroom: Software Access Without the Lab

FSE Cloud Classroom—powered by Apporto—lets students run course-required software right from a web browser. No lab visit required. Whether on Mac or Windows, students can access a full suite of engineering tools from anywhere. Set up FSE Cloud for your course

Need a Way to Share Where You’re Working?

Now that TAS is gone, there’s less visibility into who’s remote or in-office. If your team relies on that info, check out the Work Hours and Location setting in Outlook and Teams—it’s a simple way to keep everyone aligned. How to set your location

Connect. Collaborate. Contribute.

FSE’s Technology Communities of Practice have been up and running for a few months, and there’s still plenty of opportunity to join in. These groups—focused on AI for Technologists, Cybersecurity, and Airtable Development—bring tech-minded peers together to explore, share, and solve challenges. Learn more and get involved

CrowdStrike Protection Resumes after July 2024 Incident

The CrowdStrike update that caused global disruptions last July has been resolved. FSE has resumed deployment across systems in alignment with university standards. The installation is quick and helps keep your device secure—more on how ETS responded.

If your device handles sensitive data, contact your Deskside IT team to request a CrowdStrike exemption. Systems that were previously excluded from CrowdStrike will remain exempt.

Cyber Hygiene: 6 Small Habits That Go a Long Way

Stay sharp and secure with these everyday cybersecurity practices:

  • Use strong, unique passwords—and turn on two-factor authentication.
  • Complete ASU’s Data Privacy Fundamentals Training.
  • Use the Data Classification Tool and Storage Selector to manage sensitive data.
  • Stay alert for phishing—if it seems suspicious, don’t click.
  • Lock your screen when stepping away.
  • Update your apps and devices regularly.

Report anything suspicious to: [email protected].

Explore more tools at GetProtected.asu.edu.

What would you like to see in the next bulletin?

If you have any questions or topics that you would like to see covered in the next bulletin or in any of our technology communications channels, please let us know through our feedback survey. You can also find information, tips, or ask questions using the #fse-technology channel in Slack.