Understanding Patches and Software Updates
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
Adobe Stock and Substance Are Now Included in the Creative Cloud Suite
As an Adobe Creative Campus, Chapman University is part of a select group of colleges and universities shaping the future of digital literacy within global higher education. As a Creative Campus, Chapman University recognizes the value of teaching digital skills. We actively focus on them to help students succeed in the classroom and gain an
Don't Get Phished!
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
Announcing IS&T's Partnership With BlackBeltHelp
Due to increasing demand, Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) has been making changes to increase efficiency, expedite our processes, and decrease service turnaround time. To continue these efforts, we will pilot a program in partnership with BlackBeltHelp to reduce the wait times for some of our Service Desk services. BlackBeltHelp provides customer service support to
#BeCyberSmart: Use a strong password
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
IS&T Project Management Office Spotlight: COVID Test Forms Scanning
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
Enabling Multi-Factor Authentication to Increase Security
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
CIO Corner: A Note From Helen Norris
Welcome back to all. I hope the semester has gotten off to a good start. Over the summer, Chapman University’s Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) has completed some infrastructure projects that, while not highly visible, will hopefully result in improved service to the campus community. One of these projects was replacing the university’s old help
PantherBot Has Been Growing
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
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is Here!
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