News & Tips
Free Event Wed. Oct. 9: SECURITYCON 2019
FREE EVENT FOR STUDENTS / STAFF / FACULTY The ITS Information Security Office will hold its second annual SecurityCon on October 9, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., in the Student Union, rooms 3411 and 3206. The free event will offer tech demos, interactive hacking contests and escape room style challenges, free pizza, giveaways, prizes and more! SecurityCon also will include two panel discussions and a… Read More about Free Event Wed. Oct. 9: SECURITYCON 2019.
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Fri. Oct. 4th: Giveaway on the quad, The Encryptids!
The Encryptids Have you heard of Bigfoot? How about the Loch Ness Monster? These types of creatures are referred to as cryptids, and North Carolina has its very own cryptid mythology! Start gearing up for a spooky October (which happens to be National Cybersecurity Awareness Month) by learning more about these monsters during the weeks of 9/16 through 10/14. During each of these weeks, the Information Security Office will be setting… Read More about Fri. Oct. 4th: Giveaway on the quad, The Encryptids!.
News: Awareness Training
Have an interest in learning about the ways in which attackers try to steal UNC data? After a successful pilot over the summer, the University is rolling out brand new security awareness training for the entirety of the UNC community. If you would like to access the training, you can do so now! Simply login to: https://its.cloudapps.unc.edu/info_security_awareness_training/ For additional help accessing the training, please visit… Read More about News: Awareness Training.
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Fri. Sept. 20th: Win prizes, The Encryptids!
The Encryptids Have you heard of Bigfoot? How about the Loch Ness Monster? These types of creatures are referred to as cryptids, and North Carolina has its very own cryptid mythology! Start gearing up for a spooky October (which happens to be National Cybersecurity Awareness Month) by learning more about these monsters during the weeks of 9/16 through 10/14. During each of these weeks, the Information Security Office will be… Read More about Fri. Sept. 20th: Win prizes, The Encryptids!.
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Wed. Sept. 25th: Giveaway on the quad, The Encryptids!
The Encryptids Have you heard of Bigfoot? How about the Loch Ness Monster? These types of creatures are referred to as cryptids, and North Carolina has its very own cryptid mythology! Start gearing up for a spooky October (which happens to be National Cybersecurity Awareness Month) by learning more about these monsters during the weeks of 9/16 through 10/14. During each of these weeks, the Information Security Office will be setting… Read More about Wed. Sept. 25th: Giveaway on the quad, The Encryptids!.
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News: 2-Step Works!
The Daily Tar Heel recently ran a great article highlighting how efficient 2-step verification has been for protecting our campus. You can check out the article over at the DTH by clicking HERE.
Tip: Using Social Media Securely
Using Social Media Securely Social media is a big part of people’s everyday life. It can connect us with our family and friends, inform us about upcoming events, and is used more now than ever. Here are some tips for keeping your social media usage secure. Use a strong password that is unique to a single account. You can help keep your passwords organized, strong,… Read More about Tip: Using Social Media Securely.
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Tip: How to Update Devices
A crucial part of maintaining a safe computing environment is keeping your computer and mobile devices up to date with the latest versions of their operating systems. This process is known as patching or updating. Both refer to fixing vulnerabilities through improvements to the underlying software running your device. Whether your role at the University is student, faculty, or staff, the Information Security Office has… Read More about Tip: How to Update Devices.
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Safe Summer Travel
Gearing up for some summer travel? Check out our “Travel Safely with Technology” article. It’s full of easy and practical tips to ensure your technology doesn’t become a liability this summer. Have a great trip!
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Notification: 1-Year Onyen Password
UNC-Chapel Hill is moving to 1-year Onyen passwords starting on May 13. This new system will allow University members to keep their Onyen password for up to one year instead of just 91 days. The additional security layer from 2-Step Verification has made this change possible. To enjoy the convenience of changing passwords less often, the Carolina community will need to create complex passwords that… Read More about Notification: 1-Year Onyen Password.