Kategorie: ‘IT-Managers’
Data Protection Day: Our Privacy
On January 28, we celebrate European Data Protection Day to draw attention to the importance of data protection. This annual event is a reminder of the fundamental right to privacy and highlights efforts to strengthen the protection of personal data.
ENSIMA: One Year Towards Green Simulation
The three-year ENSIMA project (energy-efficient simulation methods for application-oriented computing problems), part of the BMBF’s “Energy-efficient HPS (Green HPC)” program, was launched almost a year ago. The aim of this project is to use AI methods to improve the selection of design parameters in production processes and to accelerate simulation processes through approximate and heterogeneous computing. You can also read our blog post about IT Zauber, another project under this program.
More IT Security for VPN: Introduction of MFA
Due to the growing digitalization in the private and professional environment, the risk of cyberattacks and phishing attacks is also constantly increasing. Universities are also becoming an increasingly frequent target of such attacks. This is why IT security is a key issue at RWTH Aachen University.
On February 1, 2024, multifactor-authentication (MFA) will be introduced for the VPN service at RWTH. This will significantly improve the protection of the IT services you use. The following blog post will explain what you need to do now.
Pioneering Steps into the Future of AI
Germany has taken significant steps in recent years to advance the development and application of artificial intelligence. The country’s AI action plan and digital strategy form the backbone of these efforts, setting out guidelines and measures to promote AI innovation.
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Cluster security – MFA Now Mandatory
In May 2020, several supercomputers in Europe were attacked by hackers. They used compromised accounts of users on external systems. To prevent such attacks, the introduction of multi-factor authentication on the HPC cluster is an important step.
Security Mechanisms Unravelled: MFA
Multifactor-authentication (MFA) is a security method that enables access to digital resources such as devices, networks or online services by combining multiple authentication factors. Essentially, MFA requires at least two independent confirmations of a user’s identity to access the resource.
IT-Zauber: Efficient Data Centres
The IT-Zauber project, funded by the BMBF as part of the nine joint research projects of the GreenHPC program, aims to improve the efficiency and sustainability of data centres through digital twins. These digital images enable a holistic view of data centres by encompassing the entire operation including the computer load as well as the power supply and cooling infrastructure.