Reminder to upgrade to Windows 11 before Windows 10 support ends
As we begin a new semester, this is a reminder to all KAUST staff, students, and faculty that Microsoft will end support for Windows 10...
Category : Information Technology
VMS Maintenance
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve system performance and reliability, KAUST IT will be performing scheduled maintenance on the Visitors Management System (VMS)...
IT Travel Tips – Stay Connected and Secure While You’re Away
Traveling soon? Make sure you’re set up for secure, seamless access to KAUST systems. Check your VPN, DUO, and device settings, and explore tools like...
Help Shape the Future of the KAUST Portal – Join Our Workshop
We’re excited to invite you to an interactive workshop dedicated to enhancing the KAUST Portal home page. This is your opportunity to shape how services...
Phishing simulation
During Ramadan, between March 18 and 25, 2025, the KAUST Information Security Department conducted a targeted phishing simulation themed around a Free Iftar Invitation. Unlike...
KAUST Residential and Campus Networks Update
In our previous announcement, we shared plans for an important update to our network infrastructure—specifically targeting the residential network service—to enhance the security of KAUST’s...
Update to KAUST Networks and Connectivity
We are implementing an important update to our network infrastructure, specifically the residential network service. This enhancement is designed to strengthen the security of KAUST’s...
Phishing simulation
Between January 26 and 30, 2025, the KAUST Information Security Department carried out a click-based phishing campaign by sending an email simulating a Microsoft Teams...
Expanding Uni-Fi – Now available in Building 1
After the successful launch of our state-of-the-art wireless connectivity service, Uni-Fi, in Buildings 2 and 3, we are now thrilled to announce its expansion to...
MacOS Monterey End of Support
On December 1, 2024, Apple will be discontinuing its support for the operating system MacOS Monterey. This will include all regular software updates and security...