In today’s interconnected world, academia is increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks. The pursuit of knowledge and research makes it a prime target for bad actors seeking to exploit vulnerabilities and gain unauthorized access to valuable information. Social engineering emerges as one of the most insidious methods hackers use to facilitate attacks. The FBI, U.S. Department of
At Chapman University, we are proud to be a part of the EDUCAUSE institution. As a non-profit organization, EDUCAUSE is committed to advancing higher education through information technology. By bringing together professionals from various fields, including IT leaders, educators, administrators, researchers, and technology vendors, EDUCAUSE encourages collaboration and innovation in the higher education sector. Becoming
The world of online communication has opened up a new era of convenience, but it has also led to a surge in deceptive practices, including email scams. One such insidious scam that has been operating for years, changing its guise just enough to evade email filters, involves offering Long-Term Care insurance coverage for school employees.
To create a faster and more efficient printing experience, Chapman University’s Information Systems and Technology is piloting a new printing service with WEPA. WEPA is a convenient and user-friendly service allowing our students to print from any device. During the pilot, WEPA stations are placed in Argyros Forum Union Tech (by Amazon Lockers), the Rotunda
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is an annual event that promotes awareness and understanding of the importance of digital inclusion and accessibility for individuals with disabilities. It serves as a platform for engaging in conversations and acting on this pressing issue. Despite the growing number of people using digital platforms, significant barriers still hinder the
The Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) team is excited to provide you with an update on our ongoing efforts to enhance the support experience for our faculty members. In January of 2023, we shared the news that following a successful pilot program, we have deployed phones in every classroom to help you get classroom technology help
Both macOS and iOS have robust privacy settings that can impact your browsing experience in several ways. Although enabling these settings will give you more oversight on what kind of data you share with third-party companies, some may also slow down your browsing experience, depending on the website you are accessing. We recommend that you
Social media has provided IT professionals with a powerful tool to connect with students on a large scale. Unlike traditional methods of communication, such as email or phone calls, social media platforms offer a more dynamic and interactive way to engage with students. One of the key advantages of social media is its ability to
Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) is working on several initiatives in support of Chapman University’s new strategic plan, Our Path to Excellence. Much of our work will focus on the strategic priority around Organizational Excellence. The team is particularly focused on the strategic priority of Organizational Excellence. One of our main initiatives is upgrading the
Providing support to a growing campus can be complex and challenging to meet the needs of a thriving university. Last year, Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) launched a new Service Desk ticketing system called Jira Service Management from Atlassian to expand our support model and provide enhanced services for the Chapman community. Jira Service Management