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Think security when considering AI

Monday, September 9, 2024
Applications powered by artificial intelligence raise practical, ethical, and security questions. Learn how to protect your data and more.
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Build foundational AI skills with HawkAI certification

Friday, September 6, 2024
The Iowa Initiative for Artificial Intelligence and ITS now offer students and employees short courses leading to certification in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
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Phone scam: Impersonating local law enforcement

Sunday, August 4, 2024
University police are warning community members about a phone scam targeting university employees with unsolicited calls from a person claiming to be a law-enforcement officer.
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On the lookout for insider threats

Monday, July 22, 2024
Data-security risks can come from within—learn what to look for and how to respond.
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How to safeguard your data wherever you work

Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Protecting university data is essential, wherever you happen to work. Learn best practices for local, remote, or mobile data management.
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Understanding data classification and protection

Friday, May 24, 2024
From test grades to medical charts, the university manages vast amounts of data. Help do your part to protect it.
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Microsoft Copilot AI chat platform now available to students

Thursday, April 4, 2024
Microsoft Copilot, a free generative AI chat platform with security guardrails built in, can help students with writing, coding, data analysis, document summaries, image creation, and more.
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Learn to spot potential scams

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Real-seeming schemes can trick anyone out of money, personal info, or other valuable assets. Discover some of the reddest red flags.
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Microsoft Copilot: Your top questions answered

Tuesday, February 6, 2024
ITS offers a new generative AI chat tool called Microsoft Copilot. Available to all University of Iowa faculty, staff, and students Copilot offers powerful artificial intelligence with security guardrails.