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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.
Cyber-scams can start offline
Friday, February 3, 2023
With tax season here, beware of suspicious phone calls and other social-engineering ploys.
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.
How to prevent spear-phishing
Monday, November 7, 2022
Highly targeted targeted can be harder to spot than run-of-the-mill phishing scams. Look out for personalized emails, messages, or phone calls that may not be what they seem.
A four-step cybersecurity plan
Monday, October 24, 2022
A few basic measures can help you stay safer online. Take 15 minutes right now to bolster your defenses.
Introducing the New IT Self-Service Portal
Friday, June 10, 2022
The portal provides faculty, staff, and students a way to log in and submit a question about or problem with an IT service.
Six IT policies you need to know about
Friday, April 22, 2022
Whether you use a university-provided computer all day or just check your email from time to time, knowing these dos and don’ts will help keep you secure and in good standing.
Avoiding identity theft
Monday, January 31, 2022
Identity thieves and other scammers use social engineering to trick their targets. Stopping them requires a combination of awareness and good security practices.
Protecting your privacy
Sunday, January 23, 2022
The data we share reveal personal details we may not even know. The university is taking measures to safeguard the data it collects and ensure that data requests are intentional, ethical, and transparent.
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