Cybersecurity Awareness Month: A Story About Doing More Safely
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which means it is time for the familiar reminders: recognize phishing, use MFA, keep software updated, avoid password…
Information Systems & Technology
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Small Actions, Big Impact
Every October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminds us that protecting Chapman University’s digital community is a shared responsibility. From safeguarding student records and research data…
Your Polite Reply Is Worth More Than You Think
As we begin a new academic year, this may feel like an unusual message to hear from me. Usually, back-to-school notes are about passwords,…
Looking for Software? Start With Chapman’s Approved Tools
Selecting the right software is an important part of supporting teaching, learning, research, and administrative operations at Chapman University. Before submitting a Software and…
What Happens After You Click “Report Phishing”?
Most of us know what to do when a suspicious email shows up: don’t click, don’t reply, and use the Report Phishing button. Then comes the mystery. Does…
Recap of the 2026 Summer Software Showcase
We’re thrilled to share that Chapman University’s 2026 Summer Software Showcase, held last week, was a successful day of learning and discovery! The event featured engaging demonstrations and valuable…
Cyber Security Awareness Month at Chapman
As autumn embraces our campus, we welcome Cyber Security Awareness Month, a time to unite and strengthen our digital defenses. Since its inception in…
When the Scam Sounds Like Your Boss
A quick note from your CISO: the next phishing attempt may not look fake. It may sound familiar! A few years ago, spotting a scam…
Level Up Your Workflows at the 2026 Summer Software Showcase
This summer, Chapman University staff and faculty are once again invited to explore new ways to work smarter, collaborate more effectively, and stay ahead of the latest technology…
Campus May Slow Down in Summer. Cybercriminals Don’t
As Chapman’s Chief Information Security Officer, I know summer on campus has its own rhythm: a little more breathing room, a chance to catch…
Why “It Wasn’t a Chapman Breach” Can Still Put Your Account at Risk
As the CISO at Chapman, I often hear this understandable response when we notify someone that their credentials appeared in an external data breach: “But…
A Message From the CIO
It’s a pleasure to have the opportunity to write my first note as Interim Vice President and CIO for IS&T as part of this…