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Thursday, February 1, 2018
The increased use of mobile technologies allows users to access and use sensitive University data from any location. There are a wide variety of smartphones and tablet computers that can process and store data. To protect this data, the University must ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place and maintained. Here are eight controls... More
Monday, January 8, 2018
If you receive an email message asking you to provide your userid and password, do not respond to it. This is a phishing email and should be deleted immediately. Phishing is the criminal process of attempting to gather personal information such as userids, passwords, and credit or banking details. If you have already responded... More
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
This special edition of Spotlight on IT focuses on all the great work done in our IT department over the past year. We wanted to share what we have been up to in our efforts to support and grow IT at Carleton University. We have just released our 2017 Year in Review. This report... More
Monday, December 4, 2017
Please beware of spam/phishing emails circulating on campus with subject of: "MetroFax message from "5143352227" - 7 page(s)." This is spam. Please disregard and delete immediately. Do not reply to the message, do not click on the link in the body and do not provide your email and/or account information. If you have already clicked... More
Friday, December 1, 2017
Theft on campus accounts for tens of thousands of dollars worth of personal and university property loss every year. Along with the financial burden comes the loss of valuable personal and academic information. To protect your laptop: Most laptop theft occurs when devices are left unattended. To prevent laptop theft: Never leave your laptop... More
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Information Technology Services is making changes to faculty network drives. Currently, faculty have access to three drives on Carleton’s network, P: drive, G: drive and W: drive. In order to simplify things, P: and G: drives are being consolidated. Everything stored on G: drive will be moved to P: drive. What does this mean for... More
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Please beware of phishing emails circulating on campus with subject of: "Re-validate Your Account Now" and appears to be from IT Department. This is a phishing attempt / email and it should be deleted immediately. Do not reply to the message, do not click on the link in the body and do not provide your email... More
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Be wary of unsolicited email that asks for personal information, or tries to convince you to click on a web link to update personal information. These are often phishing emails. How can you tell if an email is a phishing attempt? It asks you for your password or directs you to a webform asking... More
Monday, October 30, 2017
Cyber Security Awareness Month is coming to an end. Our month-long campaign was designed to help you better understand the cyber threats you face online and the simple steps you can take to minimize those risks. Simple things like: Knowing how to spot suspicious emails Creating secure passwords Protecting your mobile devices Staying safe on... More
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Taking control of your own cyber security begins with understanding one simple fact: that the Internet can be a hazardous place. Whether you're banking, connecting with friends, working, or just passing the time, when you're online you are never alone. Just as you'd watch your back, your family, and your belongings in a busy... More
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month and this week we’re talking about website safety, starting with social media. With so many of us using social media today, sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn make perfect targets for scams. Here are our top 10 tips to stay safe on social media: Use a strong password. The... More
Friday, October 20, 2017
As of 12:00 PM, Fri Oct 20th: the network & VoIP telephone issues in the 4th floor of the Library have now been resolved. Full service was restored by 11:00 AM. As of 10:30 PM, Thurs Oct 19th, network and VoIP Telephone services are currently unavailable. ITS Network Support are aware and are... More
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