As your Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), I want to chat with you about something important: storing passwords in your web browser. When I speak with members of the Chapman Community, I often get asked if storing passwords in your web browser is a good idea. While saving your passwords there might seem very convenient,
As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Chapman University, I want to remind everyone in our university community to stay vigilant as we approach the end of the academic and fiscal year. This time of year can be hectic and stressful, making it easier for cyber threats to slip through the cracks. Phishing attacks
Recap of Part 2: Shelby received a suspicious email and reported it to the InfoSec team, who confirmed it was a phishing attempt. Bugsy, on the other hand, received a phishing email and fell for it, compromising his account and computer. That night, while Bugsy slept, alerts were going off in the university’s Security Operations
Recap of Part 1: Shelby Tortoise and Bugsy Hare were two employees with contrasting approaches to their work and cybersecurity practices. Shelby was diligent and careful, while Bugsy was fast and careless. Both applied for a new management position at the university. One day, as the two of them were waiting for the decision on
Recently, a sophisticated scam involving fake checks has targeted Chapman University students. The scammer poses as a faculty member, such as “Professor Chris Bolduc,” and reaches out to students via text. The email based variant of this scam is detailed on the trending email scams page. Here’s a detailed look at how this scam unfolds
As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Chapman University, I’d like to share a compelling tale of two employees with contrasting approaches to their work and cybersecurity practices. In the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, the story of the turtle and the hare takes on a new meaning. This story highlights the importance of diligence and
As the CISO for Chapman University, I want to highlight the importance of cybersecurity during March. With daylight savings time and spring break upon us, these events bring a change of pace and new opportunities. Still, they also present unique cybersecurity challenges we must be vigilant about. Here’s why maintaining strong cybersecurity practices is crucial
As part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining the security of our systems, the Information Sytems and Technology team (IS&T) will soon send email reminders for the annual password reset to Chapman University’s faculty and staff. Please keep an eye on your inbox for these notifications, which will provide you with all the necessary details
As we navigate the digital landscape, the security of our information and systems at Chapman University remains a top priority. One of the most effective ways to protect our community from cyber threats is through vigilance and proactive reporting of suspicious activities and emails. As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Chapman, I want
What is AiTM Phishing? Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) phishing is a sophisticated type of cyberattack where attackers intercept the communication between a user and a legitimate website. This allows them to steal sensitive information like passwords and session cookies, even if the user has enabled multifactor authentication (MFA). How Does It Work? In an AiTM attack, the attacker sets