Protecting Yourself When Interacting with Digital Files
Chapman University’s Information Security team has identified a new vulnerability that could affect MS Office users. This blog will review their findings, what Chapman is doing to protect the community, and share some best digital file and internet safety practices. New Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel) Microsoft has recently disclosed a vulnerability (CVE-2022-30190)
Introducing Fischer Identity Management System
Identity management, otherwise known as identity and access management (IAM), is an identity security framework that authenticates and authorizes user access to resources such as applications, data, systems, and cloud platforms. Chapman’s current IAM system, although effective, is expensive to maintain due to the complexity of the solution. The university’s IAM system was not designed
The New Concur User Interface is Here!
Dear Concur Users, As previously announced, updates to the Concur Expense system are about to go live. I would like to thank our colleagues in IS&T for their support on this project and those of you across the campus who volunteered as test users who converted early to ensure everything worked properly and to provide
May 19 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day - Learn How You Can Make Digital Content Inclusive for All
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is a yearly event that aims to raise awareness about the importance of digital inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities. It is also a way for people to get involved in conversations about this issue. Despite the increasing number of people using digital platforms, there are still many barriers
Zoom Updates Are Essential to Stay Connected
On November 5, 2022, all Zoom clients will be mandated to update their software to version 5.8.6 or higher to comply with a new minimum update requirement. Also, going forward, Zoom will introduce a new minimum version every three months. This schedule will enforce the updated minimum version on the first Saturday of February, May,
Cyber Security Quarterly Newsletter
Cyber Security Quarterly Newsletter MAY 2022 – Volume 1 Issue 2 Spring Cleaning Time We are halfway into the second quarter of 2022 and that means a new Security Newsletter! With tax season officially over we hope you all stayed away from any seasonal tax scams that may have come your way. With the release of
What Everyone Ought to Know About Updating Their Mac Operating System
You may have noticed those little reminders that appear on your Mac every time you open a window reminding you that your computer is not up to date! Contrary to popular belief, updating software is not designed to ruin our lives. It actually helps to keep our computers secure. The computer operating system is a
Announcing the Sunsetting of Panopto
Last month, Chapman University IS&T announced our partnership with the YuJa video platform to replace Panopto as the central platform to create, manage, discover, and share video content across devices. Our goal is to complete this transition by the end of the year. Today, we want to share our plans for the sunsetting of Panopto. We are
Chapman University IS&T: Your Partner in Technology
Chapman University Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) promotes and enables teaching and learning, research, and administration; and offers a wide range of software solutions and services to the Panther Community. We continuously monitor and evaluate current offerings and search for better solutions. We aim to power the daily operation of Chapman University while being a
Introducing PantherBot
PantherBot Offers 24/7/365 Chat Support to the Chapman Community PantherBot is here to answer your questions quickly and efficiently. It 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