What’s ChangingOver the next few months, FIT is changing how we verify a person’s identity when they log in to FIT’s Google Workspace applications (Gmail, Drive, Calendar, etc.). Transitioning from using Google’s 2-step Authentication (also known as 2FA) to Microsoft’s Multi-Factor Authentication system. This change is important because it strengthens our security posture while providing […]
To further improve the security of FIT systems and data, we are moving to a longer password requirement and adopting a passphrase to access FIT services such as Adobe, Brightspace, MyFIT, Google Workspace. Effective March 11, 2025, new passwords must be 15 characters or longer. Existing passwords will remain valid until they expire or are […]
On July 24, 2024, from 8 AM to 3 PM, MyFIT may be unavailable as we launch the new look for MyFIT. The login screen will not change, and you will continue to use your FIT user ID and password as you have in the past. However, you will see a difference on the home […]
FIT is switching from the Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS) to D2L Brightspace. Blackboard will be available until the end of summer 2023. Beginning Fall 2023, FIT will no longer be using Blackboard as its LMS and will be fully converted to Brightspace as our LMS. Please note that not every professor will choose to use […]
On Friday, July 15, 2022, we performed an upgrade to the FIT voicemail system. An email was sent to the community on July 11, 2022, alerting employees of the upgrade and anticipated impact. Individuals that did not work or log into their phone since the upgrade should be aware of and perform the following: Your […]
What has changed? Adobe has changed the way they license software for all Adobe products. The new licensing structure requires individuals to sign in to Adobe CC to access applications and for computers to have either a Named User License or a Shared Device License. To use an Adobe CC application, eligible employees and students […]
What’s changingOn July 28, our Adobe Sign account will come under the SUNY license agreement. What you need to know After the migration is complete the login URL to access Adobe Sign will remain at fitnyc.adobesign.com. You will continue to use your FIT username and password to sign in to Adobe Sign. Please contact Tech […]
What’s changed? Google has implemented some changes to improve security in Google Meet. Now, when a Google Meet host (listed as the meeting organizer in Google Calendar) leaves their meeting, they have two options: Just leave the call: The host will leave the meeting, but the meeting will continue. TechTip: Use this option if participants […]
Due to the rising levels of cyberattacks that have been so visible in the media, it is important that FIT and the FIT community take the necessary steps to better protect the college and its data from cyber harm or theft. This announcement and video explain how and why we need to make these changes […]
Starting October 13, 2020, any file put into a Google Drive My Drive trash will be automatically deleted 30 days from the date the file was moved to trash. Any files already in a user’s trash on October 13 will remain there for 30 days. After the 30-day period, files that have been in the […]