We have covered several methods that cybercriminals use to get your information or your money. Hopefully, you have learned a lot and taken steps to make your online presence more secure. However, there is more to cybersecurity than just protecting yourself. Cyber-champions actively help others around them avoid traps set by cyber-thieves. Cyber-champions are valuable
Unit: Technology Support Center
Do your part. Examining role-based cybersecurity threats.
Cybersecurity attacks are personal. Cybercriminals steal personal information and target their victims based on their role and what information they have access to. Here are some tips that every redbird should know based on their roles and responsibilities. Students Students are often targeted with fear tactics or opportunity tactics. Either way the goal is to get
Don’t take the bait. Phishing attempts are on the rise.
Phishing isn’t exclusive to email anymore. Scammers use text messages, DMs, phone calls, and many more methods to snag your personal information such as your ULID and password.
Social scams will ‘socially distance’ you from your money
Here are some tips on how to avoid falling victim to social engineering scams.
A Q& A on MFA: All your questions answered by Dan Taube
I sat down virtually with Illinois State University’s Interim Chief Information Security Officer Dan Taube to get the scoop on the Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) campus-wide rollout.
New and improved Tech Alert system provides quick access to important technology information
In an increasingly digital world, we are spending more of our lives using technology to teach, learn, and work. Sometimes technology has a glitch or needs an important update. Other times scammers send a phishing email scheme that hits your inbox. Timely information for these situations, including potential workarounds to the problems, can help you when
Comevo: New software to deliver online training and orientations
You probably know about ReggieNet and MaxIT, both tools used to deliver instruction and training for different purposes.
Campus hero: Dr. Rosie Hauck
Each issue, Redbird Impact magazine is highlighting an Illinois State faculty or staff member who exemplifies Illinois State’s core value of civic engagement. Our inaugural campus hero is Dr. Rosie Hauck, executive director of the Office of Advanced Technology Support for Faculty and an associate professor in the Department of Accounting.
New Office of Technology Solutions ready for return to campus
The newly created Office of Technology Solutions unifies several campus departments to create a robust and efficient team of technology professionals.
Adobe Creative Cloud now offered as free student download
Illinois State University is excited to announce the availability for current students to download Adobe Creative Cloud to their personal machines at no additional cost.
