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There are many highly sophisticated systems in the information technology marketplace that work to protect our data. However, there are little things we should do every day to protect our equipment, software, and personal information. Follow this checklist as your first line of defense against cyber criminals…   Update and encrypt all my devices, applications, [Read More]

Cybersecurity is the processes, software, and people that protect systems, networks, programs, and other internet-supported devices. Cyber attackers steal, use, and destroy sensitive and personal information for their own gain. Despite the sophisticated methods used to steal and protect data, securing data and information does not necessarily require advanced IT certifications or tech knowledge. The [Read More]

Co-led by the National Cybersecurity Alliance and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA), Cybersecurity Awareness Month, now in its 17th year, helps individuals, businesses, and institutions educate themselves about cyber risks and online safety practices. In this time of increased remote learning and working, it is imperative that the UNCG community invest itself in protecting [Read More]

UNCG Information Technology Services (ITS) congratulates the Class of 2020! It has been our pleasure to serve you through your academic career at UNC Greensboro, and we wish you all success on your future endeavors.  Before you go… Have you transferred all your emails and saved files?  Use the My Tech To-Do List to make [Read More]

Zoombombing is a new form of internet trolling in which a hacker uses Zoom’s screen-sharing feature to disrupt meetings and classes. UNCG’s Zoom environment has default settings in place to protect against Zoombombing, but users can take other preventative steps as well. See Zoombombing: Best Practices for Prevention for more information and tips on how [Read More]