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Boost Security and Performance: The Crucial Role of Regular Software Updates Cybersecurity Awareness Month – Week 3

October 12, 2023 by | IS&T

Software updates are pivotal in enhancing security, fixing vulnerabilities, and ensuring your systems run smoothly. Ignoring them can expose your devices to various risks, including cyber threats and reduced performance. Keeping your operating system, applications, and antivirus software up to date is essential to maintaining a secure and efficient digital environment.    When it comes to

Mastering Passwords: Keeping Your Digital World Secure and Accessible Cybersecurity Awareness Month – Week 2

October 4, 2023 by | IS&T

Think of passwords as the guardians of your digital fortress. Just as you protect your physical keys, safeguarding your passwords is paramount.  Dealing with password creation, storage, and recollection can be a hassle in our online lives. However, it is crucial to recognize that passwords are the initial barrier against cyber threats and data breaches.

Quishing: A New Cyber Threat

October 2, 2023 by | IS&T

Quishing, a combination of “QR code” and “phishing,” represents a growing cybersecurity menace that exploits QR codes to entice individuals into disclosing confidential information. What is Quishing?  Quishing is the process of directing an end user to a fraudulent website through a QR code. The design of QR codes makes it impossible for the user

PantherBot Chatbot is Now Integrated with Canvas

September 29, 2023 by | IS&T

We are thrilled to announce the integration of the PantherBot Chatbot into Canvas (web version only), our learning management system. This strategic partnership aims to create a seamless experience for students, faculty, and staff, enabling them to access vital information and support like never before. With the integration of the PantherBot into Canvas, we are

Unlocking Security: The Importance of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Cybersecurity Awareness Month – Week 1

September 27, 2023 by | IS&T

Multi-factor authentication (MFA), also known as two-factor authentication (2FA) or two-step verification, is a security mechanism that requires users to provide two or more different authentication factors before they can access a system, account, or application. These authentication factors fall into three main categories:  Something You Know: This is typically a password or PIN only

Fortifying Your Digital Armor: A Cybersecurity Awareness Month Blog Series Cybersecurity Awareness Month is Coming

September 25, 2023 by | IS&T

October is not just about falling leaves and pumpkin spice lattes; it is also Cybersecurity Awareness Month! This annual event is a crucial reminder of the ever-present need for digital security in our rapidly evolving technological landscape. To celebrate this important occasion, we are excited to kick off a series of weekly blogs covering essential

Unveiling Atomic Search: A Powerful Search Experience in Canvas!

September 25, 2023 by | IS&T

We are excited to announce that Chapman University is piloting Atomic Search for Fall 2023, a new search tool on Canvas. This tool simplifies content discovery for both instructors and students by allowing keyword searches. Here’s what you can expect:  Effortless Content Discovery: Quickly find course materials without any hassle, making your Canvas experience more

Heightened Cybersecurity Concerns Impacting LinkedIn Accounts

August 21, 2023 by | IS&T

A surge of targeted cyberattacks is affecting LinkedIn, leading to a substantial number of accounts being either locked for security reasons or seized by malicious actors. As disclosed in a recent report from Cyberint, numerous LinkedIn users have raised concerns regarding the compromise of their accounts or being locked out, with an added challenge of

Introducing the New Adobe Express – Your Ultimate Creative Companion for Education!

August 16, 2023 by | IS&T

We are thrilled to unveil the latest and enhanced version of Adobe Express, your all-in-one content creation powerhouse, now available to empower students and educators like never before. Get ready to embark on a creative journey that will transform classroom assignments and creative projects into captivating multimedia masterpieces! What’s New in Adobe Express:  Generative AI

Automatic Transfer of Zoom Recordings to OneDrive to Be Retired

July 25, 2023 by | IS&T

Dear Chapman community, A few years ago, we introduced a tool called ZoomDownloader to transfer Zoom cloud meeting recordings to your individual OneDrive account. The tool will now be retired on Friday, August 18th, 2023. You must take alternative action to retain your Zoom recordings past the 120-day expiration if you previously utilized this tool

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