Upcoming changes to K-State ID cards
by E. Unger, Vice Provost for Academic Services and Technology
and Craig Johnson, K-State ID Center
published Feb. 8, 2005
The Kansas Legislature recently addressed the issue of the use of social
security numbers (Session Laws of 2004, Chapter 185, Section 48) for
uses other than it was legislated. These legal changes require that
the social security number not be printed on identification cards after
June 30, 2006. The present ID numbers used by Kansas State University
may incorporate social security numbers and thus changes have to be
made to the K-State ID card.
The K-State ID Center will be using a different numbering system on the
ID card to address this new requirement. That is, the ID number on the
face of the card will not be the social security number, the social
security number will not be encoded into the card, and there will be no
way to convert the new ID number to the social security number.
Although this change has been stimulated by legislative action, it is
highly supported by the university and is one of many measures being implemented to
protect your individual privacy.
- ID cards issued after June 1 will not have an ID number printed on the card.
- New ID cards will be issued to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students in late spring 2006.
If you work in a university department providing services, and foresee
difficulty with this change, contact the K-State ID Center
(532-6399, wildcatcard@ksu.edu)
to discuss your situation and some possible suggested alternatives.
Password deadline for eIDs is Wednesday, Feb. 9
by B. Edwards, Computing and Network Services
published Feb. 8, 2005
Wednesday, Feb. 9, is the last day to change passwords on K-State eID for spring 2005.
As of 9:46 a.m. today, 11,501 eID passwords still need to be changed.
About 22,453 eIDs have already been changed.
To change your password, sign in at
eid.k-state.edu and select the password "change" link
on your eProfile page. For security purposes, passwords cannot be reused within a two-year period.
IT reminders for K-Staters
by the editors, InfoTech Tuesday
published Feb. 8, 2005
1. Keep antivirus software updated.
K-Staters need to configure their antivirus software to check for daily
updates. Make sure your antivirus software is loaded when your computer
starts and that it is automatically updating its virus signature files
on a daily basis. See K-State's LiveUpdate page.
2. It's time to patch.
It is once again time to patch your computer software with critical
updates. Both Microsoft and Apple publish security/critical updates for
their operating systems. Use the Microsoft Windows Update service and
the Apple Downloads site.
3. Kan-ed vendor expo is Feb. 9-10.
Kan-ed is hosting a Vendor Expo and
Showcase Feb. 9-10 in Wichita at the Radisson Hotel. Details can be
found on the general registration page.
TechBytes kickoff Feb. 11: Cool and useful PC tools
by C. Rodriguez, Information Technology Assistance Center
published Feb. 8, 2005
This semester's TechBytes Series will begin at 1:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11
in 501 Hale Library. Note the new time. All sessions this semeser
will begin at 1:15 rather than 1 p.m. The first session will cover Cool
and Useful Free PC Tools. We will present a variety of tools that will
give Windows a boost and make computing more productive and fun! For
more information, visit the TechBytes website.
| On the spot: IT questions from K-Staters |
by S. Coulson, Engineering, and L. Havenstein, Communications
published Feb. 8, 2005
Why shouldn't I use my eID password on non-K-State systems?
Your eID password is an important secret that should not be
entrusted to any outside system. These systems may have very poor
password security practices that could allow it to be stolen.
Often, forgotten passwords are sent in e-mail which is not secure.
At K-State, your eID password is never seen by any human other than
you. It is stored using encryption so it is secure. If you forget
your password, it is impossible to "look it up"; a new one must be
created.
Every effort is made to be sure that the only person who can
possibly know your eID password is you. Access to your payroll and
class records is kept secure by your eID password, so its security
is very important.
It is recommended that you
- Only use your eID password for K-State computers
- Have a second password for any financial services you use
- Have a third password that is only used on untrusted websites
Have a question or comment?
TellTuesday@ksu.edu.
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| Web watch |
K-State Campaign for Nonviolence
published Feb. 8, 2005
The K-State Campaign for Nonviolence is at www.ksu.edu/nonviolence.
According to a news release
today from Media Relations and Marketing, K-State has been celebrating the Season for Nonviolence since 2001.
"The Season for Nonviolence is celebrated in more than 100 cities around the world during
the 64 days between the anniversaries of the assassinations of Mahatma Gandhi, Jan. 30, and
Martin Luther King Jr., April 4."
Find a good site? TellTuesday@ksu.edu.
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