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information security

  

Introducing Number Matching for Multi-Factor Authentication/Two-Factor Authentication

March 17, 2023 by | IS&T

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

5 Things to Know About Online Privacy in 2023!

February 1, 2023 by | IS&T

The data collected by various online platforms and services can be used to identify you and provide personalized services. Some of this includes data about your name, address, interests, purchases, and social security and driver’s license numbers. It can also include information about your physical self, such as how many steps you take, other data

Update on LastPass Security Incident

January 23, 2023 by | IS&T

What is LastPass? LastPass is a password management software. It installs as a browser plug-in, standalone or mobile software. The user sets a “Master Password” and can use it to access all the different website passwords that are stored in a “Vault.” This makes it easier to store and manage passwords in a central location.

Don’t Get Phished! CSAM: Week 3 Recognizing and reporting Phishing

October 12, 2022 by | IS&T

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

Cybersecurity Awareness Month is Here!

September 21, 2022 by | IS&T

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

Creating a Strong Password: The First Step in Protecting Your Data

September 14, 2022 by | IS&T

One of the most critical factors you should consider when protecting your online accounts is having strong passwords. Without it, you could be giving cybercriminals access to your accounts without even knowing! Your account credentials are a tempting target for bad actors on the internet, and to avoid becoming a victim of password hacking, you

Announcement: Adobe Flash (End-of-Life) Removal

June 30, 2022 by | Software

Both Software and Hardware have a “life cycle” that is determined by the developer/manufacturer. When a product reaches the end of its life cycle, it becomes “end-of-life,” at which point the developer no longer maintains the software and does not issue future security updates. Since December 31, 2020, Adobe has stopped distributing and supporting Flash.

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