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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.
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Take a step for cyber safety

Monday, February 5, 2024
Feb. 6 is Safer Internet Day—mark it by choosing just one measure that enhances your security.
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Microsoft Copilot now available for faculty and staff

Friday, January 12, 2024
Looking for a way to boost your productivity and efficiency? Want to leverage the power of artificial intelligence to enhance your work and research? If so, you might be interested in Copilot, the preferred generative AI tool for University of Iowa employees.
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Understanding insider threats

Monday, October 23, 2023
Cybersecurity risks can start within organizations—learn to recognize and prevent them.
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Be on the lookout for social engineering scams

Monday, October 16, 2023
Online and offline scams often involve building and abusing trust or exploiting our innate good will. Learn to spot timeless tactics that technology leverages in new ways.
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Cybersecurity on the road

Monday, October 9, 2023
Travel can expose you to risky systems, malicious hackers, and physical-world thieves. Take a few minutes to prepare before you hit the road.
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Cybersecurity begins at home

Monday, October 2, 2023
For many Iowa students, staff, and faculty, there’s no clear line between school/work and home use of technology. Learn how you can protect the devices, networks, and data you manage.
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A brief guide to IT dos and don’ts

Thursday, July 6, 2023
Understanding key University of Iowa IT policies, standards, and guidelines can help protect your safety and standing.
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Cyber-scams can start offline

Friday, February 3, 2023
With tax season here, beware of suspicious phone calls and other social-engineering ploys.
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New UI password standards take effect January 4

Monday, December 5, 2022
Starting January 4, 2023, new HawkID and HealthcareID passwords will require at least 15 characters, making them much harder for crooks to crack.