New employee orientation An introduction to ECU technology services, tools, and resources

your pirateid (username) and password

PirateID (Username) and Password — All new staff, faculty, and students are assigned a unique PirateID to access resources like PiratePort, Microsoft 365, Webex, and more. Follow these steps to get started:

1. activate your PirateID (Username)
2. create a secure password (ex. Md$habJ1)
3. enable multifactor authentication for greater protection

Note: UNC system standards require that institutions implement multifactor authentication to protect sensitive information (Level 3/Level 4).

ecu id

ECU ID — a numerical identifier different from your PirateID. The ECU ID identifies you in Human Resources systems and begins with a “B.” Find your ECU ID in PiratePort.

WAYS TO GET CONNECTED

Eduroam — ECU’s primary wireless network. Onboard (register) a device once, and you have wireless access for four years on ECU's campus as well as wherever Eduroam is available.

Virtual Private Network (VPN) — An encrypted virtual "tunnel" between off-campus devices and on-campus information. A few services are only available through the VPN, such as Piratedrive, tools.ecu.edu, and administrative systems like Banner. Login link: remoteaccess.ecu.edu.

Teleworking — Working from a remote location presents unique challenges. Visit the ITCS Knowledge Base to read suggestions and tips for working with your home WiFi.

EMAIL

ECU Email — Outlook is the recommended email management client for Mac, PC, and mobile devices. Outlook is installed on university-owned computers. Microsoft Exchange Online Protection's spam filter screens and quarantines suspicious email before it reaches your inbox.

Announce Listserv — Stay informed of the latest ECU events, announcements, and news by joining the Announce listserv (entire campus) and specific Health Sciences lists.

CONFERENCING

Microsoft Teams — Provides a chat-centered work space to bring conversations, project files, and collaborative tools into a single interface for instant and organized access.

WebEx — A suite of online meeting tools that allow you to meet with participants inside and outside of ECU using your computer and/or telephone. Hosts can manage participants, lock the meeting to prevent additional attendees, and record the session.

know how to safeguard it resources and data in your custody

University Data Governance — ECU's data governance practices and policies address key issues such as data ownership, standardization, validity, reliability, access, and security.

ECU Technology Requirements and Guidelines — Follow official ECU policies, rules and regulations as well as ITCS guidelines and requirements to ensure compliance with university, local, state and federal rules and laws.

IT Compliance Guide—These informative articles, websites and official policies help ensure compliance with university policies and local, state and federal laws for information technology.

Protecting Sensitive Data — ECU users are responsible for the protection of any sensitive data in their custody. This includes electronic, print, voice, or any other form in which the data is captured. Some examples of sensitive information include: social security numbers (SSN), credit/debit card numbers, and driver's license numbers. Do not download sensitive data from ECU administrative systems to a desktop, laptop, web server, smartphone, tablet, or other device unless absolutely required, prior approval is obtained, physical security controls are active on the device, and mobile device encryption is in place.

STORAGE OPTIONS AND GUIDELINES

OneDrive Cloud Storage (recommended) — 5TB capacity and the only approved cloud storage solution for ECU. Approved for all file types, including sensitive information like HIPAA and FERPA.

Piratedrive — Network-attached storage (NAS). Approved for all file types, including sensitive information. Mapped as the “U” drive on your computer when on campus; accessible through the VPN when off campus.

Sensitive Data Storage and Transmission — ECU users are responsible for the protection of any sensitive data in their custody. This includes electronic, print, voice, or any other form in which the data is captured.

teaching and learning

Canvas — ECU’s comprehensive learning platform used for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting, and delivery of educational courses.

Panopto — Offers lecture recording, screencasting, video streaming and video content management.

Campus Classrooms and Conference Spaces — HyFlex classrooms are available with advanced technologies. Standard classrooms and conference spaces offer a variety of presentation and audiovisual features.