NUS IT Report Card 2023

E The SAFE (Security And Freedom for Everyone) project is a transformative and crucial initiative for NUS IT, aimed at protecting the NUS user community, systems and data against cyberthreats. Commencing in 2022, this bold multi-year undertaking is unique in that it intricately balances user convenience with IT security. It encompasses three main strategies to synergistically uphold a strong cybersecurity posture: (1) Password-less Experience, (2) Multifactor Authentication (MFA) and (3) Workspace ONE (WS1).

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Workspace ONE (WS1)

Being a borderless university with devices used wherever we are, it is important to keep them protected. With SAFE, only devices with WS1 endpoint security solution can access applications with confidential data. This solution not only administers protective software, automatic updates, and patch management to our devices but also enables NUS IT to control security rules. Additionally, staff no longer need VPN to access intranet resources remotely. WS1 also creates an NUS Playstore app where users can download legitimate software safely. Given the scale of SAFE, any change would have had a huge impact on NUS. To ensure a smooth transition, a comprehensive set of change management initiatives was implemented. These included engaging and informative emails, a dedicated webpage offering easily digestible information, and 14 roadshows conducted across all three campuses.

Multifactor Authentication (MFA)

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