Job Advertisement: Cloud Architect

We are looking for a research assistant as a cloud architect (E 13 TV-L) as soon as possible. The full-time position is limited until 29.02.2028. 

Applications are possible until 05.10.2023.

Start of Registration for Software Courses

With a range of classroom, Zoom and Learnweb courses, WWU IT software courses are offered again. From Thursday, 10.08.2022, at 5 pm students of Münster University can register for the free trainings. The range of topics includes office, graphics and statistics programmes.

Securing the IT portal via 2-factor security

Access to the IT portal will soon be secured in such a way that logging in will only be possible with WWU ID + WWU password + one-time password (OTP) or with a digital ID.
All users who have not yet set 2-factor security or *only* 2-factor security with MTAN in the IT portal will be asked to change their settings by circular email.

You will find all the necessary information and instructions at: OTP
A FAQ has also been compiled to answer the most frequently asked questions about OTP: FAQ OTP

More security

Interface between the University of Münster and the Federal Networks is certified by the Federal Office for Information Security

Since 20.12.2022, the network transition between the University of Münster and the Federal Network-Connection Network has been certified with the "ISO 27001 certificate based on IT-Grundschutz" for secure data exchange. This certification is based on an elaborate auditing process, which WWU IT was the first university unit nationwide to successfully pass. The audit enabled the University of Münster's already high level of security to be further increased.

Approval of applications in the online tool WWUBEN from 01.06.2023 only with OTP

From 01.06.2023, the approval of group membership and identification applications in the online tool WWUBEN can only be used with 2-factor authentication via OTP (one-time password).
If you have not used OTP so far, you will need to install an OTP generator as an app on your smartphone and register it in the IT portal.

You will find all the necessary information and instructions at: OTP
A FAQ has also been compiled to answer the most frequently asked questions about OTP: FAQ OTP

From 23.03.2023: Remote desktops only accessible via VPN

As the next step in the implementation of increased security measures, all remote desktops will only be accessible via a VPN connection from 23.03.2023 onwards. You establish a VPN connection by setting up the Cisco Secure Client (Cisco AnyConnect).

Installation and application instructions can be found under VPN.