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As part of the introduction of two-factor authentication (2FA), new profiles with 2FA are now available for the central TU VPN (vpn.hrz.tu-darmstadt.de).

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The event, which is aimed at IT system administrators in departments, institutes and central facilities, will take place for the 20th time on 7 November. Please register by 22 October.

Strengthening digital security together

Cyberattacks against universities and research institutions are increasing significantly. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) reliably protects against unauthorised access and is a key component of IT security at TU Darmstadt.

Opening of the new hardware distribution point for managed devices

The HRZ has reorganised its support for customers and users with managed devices. The new service area will be opened on 14 October 2025.

Due to a certificate exchange on the Jabber servers, certificate errors may occur on 23 September 2025. This only affects users of Windows systems that are not managed by HRZ Workplace Management

Activate 2FA for your TU ID now before the end of 2025/2026

TU Darmstadt protects your data and our digital infrastructure. By the end of 2025, 2FA will be mandatory for all externally accessible systems. Learn how easy it is to secure your TU ID and why the additional factor greatly enhances your protection.

Support for Windows 10 will end

On 14 October 2025, Microsoft will end support for Windows 10. From this date onwards, the company will no longer provide security updates.

New system solution from August 2025

From 26.08.2025, a new ticket system will be gradually introduced at the University Computing Centre (HRZ).

Rollout on managed computers has begun

The rollout of Windows 11 on the approx. 1,300 workstations managed by the HRZ began on 14 July 2025.

The IT training programme at the HRZ can report a total of 11 successful graduates in the last training year. Almost half remain loyal to TU Darmstadt.