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Information Security Liaisons build cybersecurity community

April 5, 2024

At a school as large as UNC-Chapel Hill, keeping campus safe from cybersecurity threats is a huge undertaking. The work of the UNC Information Security Office (ISO) could not be done without collaboration and communication with other information technology units … Read more

Updating the Duo interface on some UNC systems

February 23, 2024

ITS is updating the Duo interface on some UNC-Chapel Hill systems. Duo is one of the 2-Step Verification tools that the University uses to protect sensitive systems and data. After you log in with your Onyen and password, Duo prompts … Read more

AI, data privacy and you

January 25, 2024

ITS is a Data Privacy Week champion! Organized by the National Cybersecurity Alliance, Data Privacy Week, which runs January 21 – 27, is designed to help you safeguard your data online. Your data powers AI AI tools pull their training … Read more

Take charge of your data with these 3 tips

January 22, 2024

ITS is celebrating Data Privacy Week January 21 – 27! Organized by the National Cybersecurity Alliance, Data Privacy Week is designed to help you take charge of your data. This article, adapted from resources produced by the Alliance, sheds light … Read more

4 questions about Microsoft Copilot, answered

December 1, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the hottest trends of 2023, and last month, UNC began offering an institutionally scoped generative AI tool, now known as Microsoft Copilot with Data Protection. The tool was originally named Bing Chat Enterprise and … Read more

Is your multi-factor authentication phish resistant? 

October 23, 2023

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. All month long, ITS News will highlight how ITS — and you — keep the University safe. In this guest post, Deric Freeman with the Information Security Office, shares best practices for multi-factor authentication (MFA). … Read more

“Hack your brain” for better cybersecurity in upcoming webinar

October 11, 2023

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. All month long, the Information Security Office is sharing ways you can protect yourself — and the University — online. Discover more Cybersecurity Awareness Month events, or for tips on strengthening cybersecurity year-round, visit Safe … Read more

Before you scan QR codes, check for these warning signs

October 9, 2023

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. All month long, ITS News will highlight how ITS — and you — keep the University safe. In this guest post, Drew Trumbull with the Information Security Office, shares how malicious actors are using QR … Read more

Report phishing to protect yourself and the University

October 5, 2023

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. All month long, the Information Security Office is sharing ways you can protect yourself — and the University — online. Discover more Cybersecurity Awareness Month events, or for tips on strengthening cybersecurity year-round, visit Safe … Read more

Capture the flag competition tests cyber skills

October 4, 2023

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. All month long, ITS and the Information Security Office will highlight how you can keep yourself — and the University — safe online. Check out all Cybersecurity Awareness Month events, or for year-round tips on … Read more

Machine learning technologies revolutionize security

October 2, 2023

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. All month long, ITS News will highlight how ITS — and you — keep the University safe. In this guest post, Josh Jenkins with the Information Security Office, shares how machine learning technologies are changing … Read more