The 2015 IT Award winners, who were announced last week at the CTC Retreat, left to right, on the front row are Patrick Murphy, Benjamin Davis, Lewis Binkowski, Corey Sanders, Paul Lamontagne and Morgon Haskell. On the back row, left … Read more

National Cyber Security Awareness Month is coming to a close, but you are going to continue to beef up your efforts to protect your digital security and privacy, right? Throughout October, ITS News has shared tips, resources and insights on … Read more

Carolina Technology Consultants’ annual Retreat and IT Awards on October 22 brought together a couple hundred of UNC-Chapel Hill’s information technology professionals for a day of learning, networking, recognizing outstanding achievement and celebrating the 20th anniversary of the campus network. … Read more

In a guest post for National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Tim Cline, Information Security Specialist with Information Technology Services, explains why anti-virus software isn’t the be-all and end-all solution and he shares other ways to defend yourself against online threats. … Read more

In a guest post for National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Michael G. Williams, Network Firewall Lead with Information Technology Services, explains the function of a firewall, the types of firewalls and ways to maximize the security of your firewalls.   … Read more

In a guest post for National Cyber Security Awareness Month, April Chang, Business Systems Analyst with the Privacy Office at Information Technology Services, explains the limitations of the privacy of your University email and shares work email best practices.  We … Read more

In a guest post for National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Alex Everett, Information Security Engineer at Information Technology Services, discusses ways to help protect your online safety. If you’re like the average person, rarely a day goes by without you … Read more

In a guest post for National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Bil Hays, Computer Science IT Manager, introduces us to Diceware, a system that generates passphrases as an alternative to passwords.  As password cracking tools have become more efficient, what counts … Read more

In a guest post for National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Tim Cline, Information Security Specialist with Information Technology Services, shares five key tips for keeping your mobile devices secure. There are a couple of truisms about IT devices: IT devices … Read more

In a guest post for National Cyber Security Awareness Month, William Allen, Information Technology Services’ On-Site Support for the University Registrar, explains how password management systems can help us protect our online information.   In our increasingly connected world almost … Read more

In a guest post for National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Jim Gogan, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Communication Technologies at Information Technology Services, explains how UNC-Chapel Hill’s new primary wireless connection eduroam can ensure the most secure transmission of both your … Read more

A Q&A with Kevin Lanning, UNC-Chapel Hill Chief Information Security Officer   What is your strategy for information security at Carolina? Collaboration is critical. We collaborate with IT directors across campus, as well as faculty and staff, so that we … Read more