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[Windows 10 users] The support deadline is October 14th, so please consider upgrading!

Dear all Windows 10 OS support will end on October 14, 2025. After that, there will be no support, including for security vulnerabilities. Reference: End of support for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7 (Microsoft) Using unsupported OS and software increases the risk of unauthorized access with each passing day. Therefore, if you use Windows 10, please consider upgrading to Windows 11 or updating to a new model.   Notice: The conditions for upgrading to Windows 11 are quite strict Although Windows 11 is provided free of charge, the security hardware requirements for upgrading are much stricter than before. As a result, many models require a new model to...Read More

[Notice] Trouble of Unable to connect to Kyoto University Wi-Fi

Dear all At the moment, there seems to be a problem with the renewal of certificates that is causing trouble with connecting to Kyoto University Wi-Fi (KUINS-Air). If you are having trouble connecting, please refer to the following first. For Mac / iPhone / iPad When you click or tap on KUINS-Air Wi-Fi, a screen will appear saying “Verify Certificate”. Please follow the instructions to approve the certificate, such as “Continue” or “Trust”. For smartphones and Tablets with Android OS Settings app > Network and Internet > Internet > KUINS-Air, Please press “Connect” to reconnect, or press “Disconnect” and then “Connect” again. For computers with Windows OS Please select KUINS-Air...Read More

[Mac Users] Support for the release of the new OS “macOS 15 Sequoia”

Dear all The new Mac OS “macOS 15 Sequoia” was released on September 17, 2024(JST). If you have installed the Center’s security software called “ESET” (SPS-ID holders only), you must upgrade to v8.1.6000 before upgrading to the brand-new OS. Please remember that the latest ESET does not support macOS 10.15 Catalina or previous versions. If your Mac uses these older OS, you should upgrade to macOS Big Sur or later. Your Mac cannot install the latest OS, in which case please upgrade to the most recent version possible. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683 Notes on the Center’s security software (ESET) for OS upgrades Before upgrading the OS, upgrade to an ESET compatible with that...Read More

How to pledge Research Integrity on the e-Rad system

As you know, starting with the FY2025 Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI), the pledge of research integrity on e-Rad has become mandatory (not only for principal investigators but also for sub-investigators). Major Changes in the Call for Proposals for Fiscal Year 2025 in https://www.jsps.go.jp/file/storage/kaken_kiban_2024_g_2307/major_changes_2025.pdf Kyoto University started the research integrity training (e-learning) in FY2024 (our summary page of the e-Learnings at Kyoto University). If the research integrity training has started at your university, please take it as well. We have received some trouble inquiries about being unable to pledge well here, so we will summarize them. How to pledge Research Integrity on the e-Rad system Access https://www.e-rad.go.jp/ and Log in...Read More

 [Notice]: Network Service Suspension due to the electric work

Dear all. According to the announcement(KU network only) from the NANSEI area common administrative office, the network services will be suspended in the following buildings due to a power outage. [Date]: 25th August, 2024 (Sun) 09:00 — 14:00 [Place]: Inamori Center, East building, Common building, and Library. *The institute website and e-mail (CSEAS Gmail / @cseas.kyoto-u.ac.jp) will not be affected by this effect. 8th August 2024

Announcement of the new security system for the network of Kyoto University via the DNS server.

Dear all, According to the following information, Kyoto University Network (KUINS) will install the new security system to the network of Kyoto University via the DNS servers. [Add security features to DNS servers] https://www.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/whatsnew/information/detail/240207059520.html *The blocked screenshot image in the link can only be viewed from within the network of Kyoto University. Our Center’s network will be affected after the following time and date. [Date]: February 28, 2024 after 13:00 [Influence]: When information devices connected to the Kyoto University network access a website, access to the site will be blocked if the security system installed by Kyoto University identifies the site as malware or phishing. If you have been blocked...Read More

[Restored] Temporary inaccessible of the Center’s Website

Dear all, During the following time, the Center’s website was temporarily inaccessible due to a system failure of the server(already restored). [Date]: Thursday, February 15, 2024, around 12:18 – 12:45 Information Processing Office

Support Expiration Date (October 14, 2025) for Windows 10

Dear all, Windows 10 support will expire on October 14, 2025. Using no longer-supported software will leave security vulnerabilities open and cause serious information security incidents. Kyoto University requires each department and member to take countermeasures through its information security policy and security survey. Windows 10 support will end on October 14, 2025. Upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11 is hard due to the high threshold of hardware requirements (*1). This is especially true because it has become mandatory to have the TPM 2.0(*2) security feature implemented at the hardware level. *1 Windows 11 system requirements: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-11-specifications *2 See Enabling TRM 2.0 on PCs (Microsoft) to see if Total...Read More

 [Notice]: Network Service Suspension due to Building Power Outage associated with Electric Equipment Check

Dear all. According to the announcement(KU network only) from the NANSEI area common administrative office, the power outage associated with the electric equipment check will be carried out in the following period. [Date]: 1st October, 2023 (Sun) 13:30 — 17:30 [Place]: Inamori Center, East building, Common building, and Library. [Influence]: 1. Network connection of all-electric machines will be suspended in all Center’s rooms. 2. All power supplies of all-electric machines will be suspended in all Center’s rooms. The power supply to all electronic equipment will be cut off. Please turn off the power to printers, copiers, file servers, and other types of equipment that are always turned on before the...Read More