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Sarem Yadegari

Posts by Sarem Yadegari

Strengthen Your Security:  The Power of Two-Factor Authentication

October 9, 2025 by | Information Systems & Technology

Every account is a potential target for cyber threats, from campus portals to personal email and social media. That’s why enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) across university systems and personal devices is a smart, proactive step toward protecting your data. What is Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)? Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), also known as Multifactor Authentication (MFA), adds an

Use Strong Passwords and a Password Manager

October 1, 2025 by | Information Systems & Technology

Passwords are the keys to our digital lives. From class registration and email accounts to banking and social media, every online service requires them. Unfortunately, weak or reused passwords remain one of the biggest reasons for compromised accounts. With so many data breaches, stale, old passwords are prime material for the hackers lurking in the

October Marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Let’s stay informed and secure

September 25, 2025 by | Information Systems & Technology

The Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) team is excited to kick things off with this year’s theme: Staying Safe Online. Throughout October, we’ll be sharing a series of informative blog posts and social media content—each designed to help you protect your digital life with confidence and ease.  Here’s a glimpse of what we will share

Explore Dedoose for Smarter Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research

September 23, 2025 by | Information Systems & Technology

We are excited to announce the launch of campus-wide access to Dedoose, a powerful cloud-based platform designed to help Chapman University’s approach to qualitative and mixed methods research. Whether you’re a faculty member conducting interviews, a student analyzing survey data, or a staff member evaluating program outcomes, Dedoose offers a flexible, collaborative environment to explore

macOS Updates: A Little Patience Pays Off

September 17, 2025 by | Information Systems & Technology

Apple recently released new versions of macOS. While these updates often bring useful new features and enhancements, we strongly recommend that you avoid installing them immediately on devices owned by Chapman University. Why we recommend waiting: Software compatibility risks: Many applications used for teaching, research, and administrative work may not be immediately compatible with the

IT Insights Special Episode: A Farewell Conversation with Helen Norris Episode Four

August 26, 2025 by | Information Systems & Technology

Welcome to the fourth episode of IT Insights, the video series featuring exclusive interviews with leaders in Chapman University’s Information Systems and Technology (IS&T). In this episode, we sit down with Helen Norris, Chapman University’s Chief Information Officer and Vice President for Information Technology, as she prepares to retire after years of transformative leadership. Helen’s

Introducing Chapman Syllabus Enhancing Syllabus Management for Faculty and Students

August 20, 2025 by | Information Systems & Technology

We are excited to announce the phased roll out of Chapman Syllabus, a powerful new platform designed to streamline syllabus creation, access, and oversight, replacing the syllabus tool in Canvas and the syllabus repository. As part of our ongoing commitment to improving teaching and learning, this centralized system will serve as the official repository for all course syllabi, supporting faculty,

Security Notice Regarding Read AI

August 13, 2025 by | Information Systems & Technology

We have received increasing reports of Read AI appearing in Zoom and Microsoft Teams meetings created by the Chapman community. Meeting hosts and participants have found Read AI unwelcome, especially when it begins recording the meeting. Members of the Chapman community have expressed security and privacy concerns, resulting in an investigation of the risks. After

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