Chapman University Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) has a few technology tips to help you stay organized and connected during the interterm. We have also included links to various IS&T web pages to assist you in getting access to digital resources more efficiently. Stay organized: Use a digital calendar or planner such as Microsoft Outlook
Online Scammers are after your hard-earned money or personal information. Thousands of people get victimized by scams during the holidays each year. According to the Internet Crime Complaint Center’s (IC3) 2021 report, non-payment or non-delivery scams cost people more than $337 million. Credit card fraud accounted for another $173 million in losses. Read the FBI
Update your software! Bad actors will exploit flaws in the system. Network defenders are working hard to fix them as soon as they can, but their work relies on all of us updating our software with their latest fixes. We recommend the following: Update the operating system on your mobile phones, tablets, and laptop Update
What is a phishing attack? Phishing is a form of social engineering. Phishing attacks use email or malicious websites to solicit personal information by posing as a trustworthy organization. For example, an attacker may send an email seemingly from a reputable credit card company or financial institution that requests account information, often suggesting that there
Creating a strong password is an essential step to protecting yourself online. Using long and complex passwords is one of the easiest ways to defend yourself from cybercrime. No citizen is immune to cyber risk, but #BeCyberSmart and you can minimize your chances of an incident. Simple Tips Creating a strong password is easier than
Objective In 2020, the Student Health Center started offering COVID testing as part of the university’s pandemic management efforts. Release forms signed by all recipients were deemed medical records that needed to be stored based on the university’s Data Retention Policy. A project was initiated in January 2022 to engage with a digital solution provider
Have you ever worried about hackers getting into your accounts? Us too! The most common password in the country is still 123456. But maybe you have taken the time to come up with a password only you’ll know…Are you sure, though? If someone can guess your password from looking at your Facebook page, you are
Last year Chapman University’s Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) introduced PantherBot to the Chapman community. PantherBot uses AI to provide fast and reliable information, so you get the help you need anytime on any device. Patherbot is anonymous and multilingual. You can ask questions in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, or Chinese. PantherBot has an extensive knowledge
In 2004, the US Congress and the President of the United States established October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month to raise awareness about the increasing number of threats that can affect the country’s technology and personal data. Through a collaboration between government agencies and industry, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity
In response to the increasing number of folks using Wi-Fi, Chapman University Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) has recently made numerous improvements to our wireless network. These improvements include the Anderson parking garage, the Sandhu parking garage, and the outdoor area near the Randall Dining Hall. In addition, the 4th-floor balcony of the Leatherby Library