Tax Season Brings Increased Phishing Attempts
A famous quote once said that only two things in life were certain: death and taxes. However, in this modern era we may need to consider adding tax season related phishing attempts to that list. Phishing attempts during tax season are a serious threat to data security. In fact, the threat is so serious that
Important Threat Advisory: 'Locky' Ransomware
Chapman University IS&T has recently become aware of a developing ransomware threat to the campus community. Chapman has already updated university computers with new anti-virus definitions to protect against this specific threat, but users are encouraged to safeguard their personal devices and follow a few helpful tips. What is Ransomware? Ransomware is
Chapman University's CIO Leads At Home and Away
Chapman University’s very own Vice President and Chief Information Officer Helen Norris recently co-authored an article for the Educause Review newsletter on developing security profiles to assess information security risks within a university setting, ideas on technical tools and techniques to help in reducing those risks, and how to measure whether those techniques are actually
Upcoming T-Mobile Network Test to Affect Chapman Campus
In an effort to increase the cell phone coverage for our students, faculty and staff, Chapman University embarked on a multi-year campaign to install “booster” antennas across campus several years ago. Chapman has several of these antennas located throughout campus which help boost the signal to the campus community. In November of 2015 T-Mobile installed
Google Chrome Lands on Campus PCs
The world’s most popular web browser is making its long awaited debut on campus PCs this month. On January 20th, an install patch will be sent to all PCs on campus to install the Chrome browser. Computers in labs, classrooms, and offices across the university will be able to set their default browser between the
Chapman Service Desk Upgrades Phone System
The Chapman Service Desk is pleased to announce the recent completion of an upgrade to their phone system. As of December 21, 2015, callers to the Service Desk have been using the new system and the early results are positive. The system includes powerful analytical tools that will also allow Service Desk managers to further
Chapman Launches New Energy Saving Initiative for Campus PCs
Chapman University has always been a leader in sustainability efforts, including recent projects to retro-fit lighting across campus that saves the university 300,000 kWh annually. However, until now no such initiatives were in place for the university’s computers. Improvements in technology allow Chapman University to regularly replace computers and monitors across campus with more energy-efficient models. But there
A New Home for Card Services
If you haven’t heard, Chapman IS&T has been shaking things up over the past several weeks, including some big geographical switches within our department. One of these major switches will come in the form of the card services leaving Bhathal and moving to the front desk of Leatherby Libraries. On Friday, June 12th, the card
Join IS&T For The Faculty Technology Fair
Are you a faculty member who’s curious about what new technology might be on the horizon for Chapman University? Perhaps you’re looking to see what updates will be coming in the future. Or maybe you just want to put a face to IS&T while snacking and potentially winning cool prizes. If you thought any of
Goodbye WebAdvisor, Hello PeopleSoft Campus Solutions
After years of planning and work, Chapman University IS&T is happy to say GOODBYE to WebAdvisor and HELLO to our new PeopleSoft Campus Solutions. New and continuing students will be using this new system to register for the fall semester, and will begin logging in to the new system today (April 13th), while faculty can