cybersecurity Archive

A Talk with Illinois Tech Alumnus Don Means Jr. on a Life of Service and Security – April 13, 12:45–1:45 p.m, online and in person

April 5, 2022
Join Illinois Institute of Technology alumnus Llewellyn "Don" Means Jr. (ECE '89) for a talk on a life of service and security Wednesday, April 13 from 12:45 – 1:45 p.m, online and in person at Stuart Building Auditorium, Room 104. Means is the director of the Operations and Infrastructure Center of the United States Department of Defense's Defense Information Systems Agency, and will be a keynote speaker at this year's ChiCyberCon.
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ChiCyberCon Cybersecurity Conference – Free In-Person and Online Thursday, April 14

March 3, 2022
Register now to attend Illinois Tech's Cybersecurity Conference, ChiCyberCon, in-person or online for free on Thursday, April 14 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. This year's keynote speakers include the Director, Operations and Infrastructure Center for the Defense Information Systems Agency, Don Means Jr, Brig. Gen. Paul T. Stanton, Deputy Commanding General (Ops) for the U.S. Army, and former Federal Communications Commission CTO (and Illinois Tech alum) Eric Burger.
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The Future is Now: Emerging Technologies and National Security Law (Virtual Conference)

February 10, 2022
In this full-day virtual conference the presenters will discuss cybersecurity emerging technologies, such as cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence and space law. Illinois Tech faculty, staff and students are invited to join us free of charge, using the discount code CKCLE1 at checkout.
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MMAE Seminar by Dr. Nikhil Gupta—Enabling Future Manufacturing: Additive Manufacturing, Machine Learning, and Cybersecurity

January 25, 2022
Armour College of Engineering’s Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering will welcome Dr. Nikhil Gupta on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, from 12:45–1:45 p.m.
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Alumni University: Hacking the Human: Exploring the Human Factor with Calvin Nobles, Ph.D.

November 11, 2021
Sign up to attend the latest Alumni University lecture 'Hacking the Human: Exploring the Human Factor' with Calvin Nobles, Ph.D. Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Information Technology and Management online, November 17, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
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The Higher Education Cyber Threat Landscape – What is at stake? A Panel Discussion with Cybersecurity Leaders in Higher Education

October 26, 2021
Sign up to attend a panel discussion with cybersecurity leaders in higher education October 29, from 12:45-1:45 p.m. both in-person and online. Hear the latest in Ransomware attacks, Data breaches, Cyber-attacks, Social engineering, Phishing attacks, and Cyber aggression among other topics.
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Cybersecurity Awareness and Emerging Trends – A Panel Discussion with Cybersecurity Leaders (College of Computing Speaker Series)

October 14, 2021
The new College of Computing Speaker Series first event will be a panel discussion with cybersecurity leaders on Cybersecurity Awareness and Emerging Trends held online and in person tomorrow, October 15 from 12:45-1:45 p.m. in-person and online.
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Register to participate in ChiCyberCon 2021

March 18, 2021
Registration is open for speakers, presenters and attendees for ChiCyberCon: Cyber Security and Forensics Conference, an all-virtual event on Friday, April 16 hosted by The College of Computing and the Department of Information Technology and Management.
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Campus Awareness of Ransomware Risks

December 14, 2020
With the approaching holidays, the Office of Technology Services (OTS) wants to make you aware of the rising risk of ransomware incidents and the increasing size of ransom demands.
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Action Item: Upcoming Update of IIT Wireless Network-Security Certificates

June 30, 2020
The IIT-Secure and eduroam wireless networks on all Illinois Tech campuses will be updated with new security certificates on the morning of Thursday, July 2, 2020.
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Faculty/Staff
- Don’t miss out on your 403(b) retirement plan match!
  May 10, 2022
  Are you a faculty member approaching your first anniversary or a staff member approaching your second anniversary? You may wish to take a moment to review your current 403(b) contribution percentage and submit a new Salary Reduction Agreement Form to take advantage of the university match, if you are not already doing so.
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- TIAA May 2022 Educational Webinars
  May 05, 2022
  TIAA, one of Illinois Tech’s 403(b) Retirement Plan vendors, has announced several Financial Essentials webinars running from during the month of May.
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- Focus on Your Physical and Mental Wellbeing with Hinge Health, a BCBS Program
  May 03, 2022
  If you experience ongoing pain and discomfort you probably know your emotions often feel just as intense, and it’s easy to feel stuck. Why not take a few minutes during May, which is Mental Health Month, to focus on yourself and how you can heal?
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- Lifeworks Resources for Mental Health Month, New CareNow Programs
  May 03, 2022
  Feeling blue? Distracted at work? Can't quite put your finger on what's wrong? It's not just you—mental health issues don't always present themselves in an extreme or obvious manner.
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- One-on-One Financial Wellness Sessions May 10
  April 28, 2022
  Next in our series of Financial Wellness days, made possible through Illinois Tech’s partnership with PNC Bank, Human Resources is pleased to offer one-on-one financial consultations. Individual sessions are available throughout the day on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.
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- End-of-Term Course Evaluation Survey Open
  April 26, 2022
  The Spring 2022 End-of-term Course Evaluation Survey opened on Monday, April 18 and will remain open through Sunday, May 1. Instructors are asked to talk to their students about the survey and let them know that you value their feedback.
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- Volunteers Needed for PhD Hooding Ceremony
  April 21, 2022
  We are looking for greeters, ushers, assistants with regalia, and staff at the registration table. Approximate time of service requested would be from 1:30-6:30, along with a brief orientation a few days before the event.
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- Staff Commencement Volunteers Needed
  April 19, 2022
  Staff volunteers are needed for the 2022 Ph.D. Hooding and Commencement Ceremonies, which will be held in Hermann Hall on Friday, May 13, and Saturday, May 14, respectively.
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- Staff Council Professional Development and Networking Event
  April 19, 2022
  Join the Staff Council for a University-Wide Professional Development and Networking Event on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 2 p.m. This spring the Staff Council is hosting a professional development and networking event for staff across the university, whose work includes assisting with day-to-day operations, communication, and office support.
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- Staff Council Elections – VOTE NOW!
  April 19, 2022
  You may choose up to five candidates who you believe will best serve the staff’s interests on the Staff Council. Polls close on Monday, April 25, at 5 p.m.
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cybersecurity Archive

A Talk with Illinois Tech Alumnus Don Means Jr. on a Life of Service and Security – April 13, 12:45–1:45 p.m, online and in person

ChiCyberCon Cybersecurity Conference – Free In-Person and Online Thursday, April 14

The Future is Now: Emerging Technologies and National Security Law (Virtual Conference)

MMAE Seminar by Dr. Nikhil Gupta—Enabling Future Manufacturing: Additive Manufacturing, Machine Learning, and Cybersecurity

Alumni University: Hacking the Human: Exploring the Human Factor with Calvin Nobles, Ph.D.

The Higher Education Cyber Threat Landscape – What is at stake? A Panel Discussion with Cybersecurity Leaders in Higher Education

Cybersecurity Awareness and Emerging Trends – A Panel Discussion with Cybersecurity Leaders (College of Computing Speaker Series)

Register to participate in ChiCyberCon 2021

Campus Awareness of Ransomware Risks

Action Item: Upcoming Update of IIT Wireless Network-Security Certificates

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