23/12/2025
Greetings and Warm Regards 💜
📌 IPS SRC Courtesy Visit to PTD USM
The IPS Student Representative Council (SRC) met with
Professor Ir. Dr. Nor Ashidi bin Mat Isa,
Chief Digital Officer (CDO) & Director,
along with officers from the Digital Transformation Center (PTD), USM.
🗓 18 December 2025 (Thursday)
⏰ 11.00 AM – 12.00 PM
📍 Bilik Mesyuarat Orkid, Digital Transformation Center (PTD)
✨ Key Matters Discussed:
1️⃣ Digital Security & Awareness
• Importance of safeguarding personal accounts and login credentials
• Use of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), especially for compromised accounts
• Proposed initiatives: Digital Week & phishing simulations to raise awareness
2️⃣ Software & Storage Updates
• Office Suite 2019 available for students within the USM network
• Activation via softwareserver.usm.my (VPN supported if required)
• OneDrive storage:
– 200TB per student/staff
– Additional 100TB top-up by USM
• Use official USM email accounts (avoid Gmail forwarding)
• Regular email housekeeping encouraged
• Accounts will be cleared one year after graduation
3️⃣ Connectivity & Access
• Students encouraged to report slow internet areas
• WiFi upgrades expected by mid-next year
• Adobe licences currently for staff & computer labs
• Student access under review
• Minor issues: report via ServiceDesk
• Major issues: escalate to relevant offices
🤝 May this engagement strengthen collaboration towards a safer, more efficient, and digitally inclusive campus environment.
“POSTGRADUATES LEADING FORWARD” 🎓💪