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 up, and maybe even a slightly less crowded calendar. At Chapman University, that seasonal slowdown is real. Unfortunately, it’s also something cybercriminals know how to use to their advantage. When campus activity eases up, attackers often look
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 Chapman wasn’t breached.” That’s usually correct, and it can still present a real risk. When breaches occur elsewhere on the internet, email addresses and passwords are frequently exposed. If a password used on another site
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 year’s newsletter. Leadership transitions are never simple, and I’m incredibly grateful for the support, partnership, and steady commitment I’ve seen from both the IS&T team and colleagues across campus as we
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how we work, learn, and collaborate. From drafting content and summarizing information to streamlining workflows and supporting decision-making, AI is no longer a future concept; it’s a present-day tool. Recognizing this shift, Chapman University Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) launched the AI Ambassadors Program, a pilot initiative designed to help our campus prepare
Hello Chapman community, this is your CISO with a brief reminder on how to identify and prevent phishing and scams. Phishing tactics appear in both Chapman and personal accounts, including email, banking, and shopping. The following habits will help protect your work and personal information. Apply the STOP Method: A Quick Guide for the Chapman Community It’s 8:12 a.m.,
The Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) department is excited to introduce Prompted: An AI Community at Chapman, a new virtual space designed to help our campus community explore and engage with AI in a thoughtful and approachable way. Prompted is a Viva Engage community created for faculty, staff, and students who are curious about AI. Whether you’re just getting started
March Madness has arrived. Brackets will be tested, underdogs will advance, and dramatic finishes will dominate the highlights. But while the excitement unfolds on the court, cybercriminals are also stepping up their game, launching a full-court press on inboxes across higher education, including ours. Periods of heightened attention and activity are prime opportunities for scams
As Valentine’s Day approaches, many in our Chapman community look forward to celebrating with friends, partners, and loved ones. Unfortunately, this season also brings a significant spike in romance scams, schemes where cybercriminals exploit trust, emotions, and loneliness for financial gain. Reports from universities, national law enforcement experts, and global fraud prevention organizations all point
Happy New Year, Panthers! As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) here at Chapman University, January is a great time to refresh the habits that keep our community safe online. I’m guessing most of you are not like me and didn’t make any New Year’s cybersecurity resolutions. No worries, I made some for you. To kick off 2026, here are practical New Year’s Cybersecurity
AI tools have quickly become part of everyday work in higher education. You might use them to troubleshoot a tech issue, draft a document, prep a lesson, or answer a quick question. That convenience is exactly what attackers are now exploiting. Recent security research, including reports from Malwarebytes, highlights a growing campaign where malicious Google ads and