As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of Chapman University, I cannot emphasize enough the critical role that 2-Factor Authentication (2FA) plays in safeguarding our digital ecosystem. In an era of rampant and sophisticated cyber threats, relying solely on passwords is like leaving our front door unlocked. What is 2FA? 2FA is a security mechanism
2-Factor Authentication’s phone call method is a security feature that adds an extra layer of protection to online accounts. 2-factor authentication can be performed by using the Authenticator app, SMS text message, or by receiving a phone call at Chapman University. Today, the Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) team is announcing that the phone call
Passwords alone are no longer enough to protect sensitive information from being compromised. This is where Multi-Factor authentication (MFA) comes in. MFA requires users to provide multiple forms of identification to access a system, application, or service. To enhance your security, Chapman University Information Systems and Technology Team (IS&T) will roll out number matching on
IS&T is replacing our current Pulse VPN solution with F5 ‘BIG-IP’ Secured VPN. With F5 VPN, users will experience faster and more reliable connectivity. Also, F5 VPN will enhance security by requiring Chapman’s Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) when using VPN to access your remote desktop, Panther Analytics, or network shared drives (R Drive, J Drive, etc.).
Starting Wednesday, March 17th, IS&T will be turning on Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) services for over 100 Chapman software applications. Below are just a few of the 100+ software applications that will be moved behind 2FA: Canvas Concur Everfi ExamSoft LinkedIn Learning Panopto Qualtrics Zoom And many more! Over the past several weeks, IS&T has been
As we begin the Fall 2020 semester it is important to remember that although we are taking every step to prevent online cyber attacks, they can still happen. We have seen that malicious activity tends to increase during times when schools are re-opening and that is why we must constantly remain vigilant as we open
This is an important notice from the Chapman University Office of Information Security. We have been notified that the Dark Web is being flooded by data for sale due to recent third-party site data breaches (see “Hacker group floods dark web with data stolen from 11 companies“). One of the sites listed among those who’s