As the summer season approaches, many of us are eagerly planning our vacations. Whether you’re heading to the beach, exploring new cities, or simply enjoying a staycation, it’s essential to prioritize your cybersecurity. As a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Chapman University, I’ve seen firsthand the impact of cyber threats on our community. Here
Initiated in 2023, the HCM Refresh Project embarked on a mission to harness the power of PeopleSoft HCM’s automated solutions and to improve system functionalities, streamline business processes, enhance user experience, and deliver important workforce reporting. The first year was dedicated to laying the groundwork with data redesign and system configuration changes. Our approach was
A recent article from Forbes highlights a severe Windows security flaw that allows hackers to infect PCs over Wi-Fi, emphasizing the urgency of updating your operating system immediately. Regardless of your operating system (Windows, macOS, etc.), this article is an excellent reminder of the importance of regular updates. Why Regular Updates Matter Security Enhancements: OS
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
Dear campus community, Grammarly Generative AI capabilities are now integrated into Chapman University’s Grammarly Premium platform. Our commitment to providing the best tools for our campus community drives this integration. The addition of GrammarlyGO and Generative AI to Grammarly is more than just an upgrade—it’s a transformation of how we approach writing and communication. It
IS&T is pleased to announce our Summer 2024 Technology Workshops, an excellent opportunity for everyone to deepen their understanding of emerging technologies. In these workshops, we will focus on productivity tools and their usability and share best practices. Why Attend? Guidance from Experts: Learn from the IS&T training team with hands-on experience. Interactive Sessions: Participate
As a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), my primary goal is safeguarding Chapman University’s digital assets. One of the simplest yet most effective ways to enhance security is by focusing on password strength, and a key component of that strength is password length. Why Longer Passwords? The math behind password security is straightforward: longer passwords
While in a Zoom meeting, you see something like this: What is this? Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) has received reports of and questions about external AI Meeting Assistants such as otter.ai, fireflies.ai, and read.ai transcribing and summarizing the contents of Zoom meetings. In most cases, meeting assistants like these are used to support accessibility or
As the Spring semester comes to an end, I would like to take this opportunity to share some of the achievements and challenges of the Information Services and Technology (IS&T) department and express my gratitude to the campus community for your support and partnership. We have successfully completed numerous projects aligned with the campus strategic
The IS&T Service Desk team has observed a significant increase in the number of tickets being submitted through email. This method, while convenient for submitting requests, does not support efficient sorting of tickets. As a result, this can lead to prolonged resolution times as prioritizing and addressing issues effectively becomes more challenging. To enhance the