WHAT IS CYBERSECURITY? Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. Cyberattacks are usually aimed at accessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information or interrupting normal business processes. Examples: Phishing is the practice of sending fraudulent emails that resemble emails from reputable sources. The aim is to steal sensitive data like … Read more
Apple recently released its next client operating system, macOS 12 Monterey. Please continue to use the current university-supported macOS, 10.15 (Catalina) and 11.x (Big Sur), until ITCS is able to complete a full assessment of macOS 12 Monterey. In the upcoming months, ITCS will ensure that macOS 12 Monterey meets university standards for security and … Read more
Oh hey there Panopto! Such a pleasure to finally meet you. As mentioned before, ECU has selected PANOPTO as our new Lecture capture software. What is panopto And why would you use it? Panopto is a tool integrated into Canvas that makes working with video easy, and it can be used for recording lectures or presentations, … Read more
Microsoft recently launched its next client operating system, Windows 11. Please continue to use the current university-supported operating system, Windows 10, until ITCS is able to complete a full assessment of Windows 11. In the coming months, ITCS will ensure that Windows 11 meets university standards for security and application capability, and make certain this … Read more
Okay, wow are we already almost halfway through Fall semester? What is going on?! Where is the time going? Fall break is approaching October 9th – 12th, Saturday – Tuesday with classes resuming on Wednesday, October 13th. During the quiet days of Fall break, if anyone is in need of any technical assistance, or simply needed … Read more
Someone requested that I add the PeeDee image for everyone to use. Here he is… You can copy and paste and use freely. Have an incredible day from PeeDee.
Humanizing Online Learning Webinar (hosted by LinkedIn Learning) October 14 | 1:00 PM | Register for the Webinar Description: Humanizing learning includes cultural awareness and inclusiveness, as well as social presence—the ability to interact authentically with peers across all teaching and learning. To address the structural inequalities and exclusions found in our society and in an … Read more
New Features Release for September/October 2021 Choose an emoji OR a text reply in a Teams conversation Who doesn’t enjoy adding an emoji to their conversation right? Teams now has the ability for users to choose an emoji OR a text reply in a Teams conversation. Previously only available through the Teams mobile app, you … Read more
New Mediasite Archive Plan Began July 1, 2021 Mediasite is ECU’s video capture tool for academic courses and campus events. We recently updated and automated the storage process for Mediasite content to keep presentations organized while reducing storage and administrative costs. This past July, Mediasite administrators processed videos according to the following criteria. The report … Read more
Hello CAHS, I figured my first official Blog would be a little about who your new Technical Analyst is. 😊 My name is Kym Jefferson and I love all things ECU. I obtained my BS and MS from East Carolina University. (Argh!) I have been in the Technology field for 15+ years. I have worked … Read more