• Zero-Day Exploits Dominate Malware from Web Traffic

    In the first quarter of 2023, a massive 93% of detected malware from encrypted web traffic and 70% of malware from unencrypted web traffic came from zero day malware, according to a new report from WatchGuard Technologies. And 51 new ransomware variants were detected. 07/05/2023

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    Trust and Transparency Are Key Factors When Using AI in Academia

    Much can be learned from embracing artificial intelligence in the teaching and learning process. Here, two professors share their experiences using ChatGPT freely in the classroom. 06/30/2023

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  • Campus Technology Insider Podcast

    The Mechanics of Digital Transformation at National University

    As National University's chief digital officer, Alex Chimon leads both the digital and the data realms, with the strategic goal of improving student outcomes and the student experience. We talked about NU's key digital transformation goals, how the worrisome capabilities of artificial intelligence will impact Dx efforts, overcoming fear of change, and more. 06/29/2023

  • The Mechanics of Digital Transformation at National University

    As National University's chief digital officer, Alex Chimon leads both the digital and the data realms, with the strategic goal of improving student outcomes and the student experience. We talked about NU's key digital transformation goals, how the worrisome capabilities of artificial intelligence will impact Dx efforts, overcoming fear of change, and more. 06/29/2023

  • Campus Technology Insider Podcast June 2023

    As National University's chief digital officer, Alex Chimon leads both the digital and the data realms, with the strategic goal of improving student outcomes and the student experience. We talked about NU's key digital transformation goals, how the worrisome capabilities of artificial intelligence will impact Dx efforts, overcoming fear of change, and more. 06/29/2023

  • Samsung Intros New Android Interactive Display

    Samsung Electronics America has introduced a new interactive display, model name “WAC” — the first Samsung interactive display solution built on the Android operating system. 06/28/2023

  • Report: IoT Malware Jumps 700%

    ABI Research recently released a startling statistic: Malware targeting IoT devices climbed 700% during the pandemic. 06/27/2023

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    Data and Information Security Take the Spotlight at the Tech Tactics in Education Conference

    The agenda for the 2023 Tech Tactics in Education conference has been revealed. The inaugural event will offer five tracks — two for K–12, two for higher education, and one for both — spotlighting data and IT security in the "new now." 06/27/2023

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    Turning a Core Competency into a Campus Culture of Cybersecurity: A Guide for Higher Ed

    A new guide for higher education from Ninjio on improving cyber defense through campus-wide training offers actionable advice for institutions’ leaders on how to translate their core competency — education — into a successful cybersecurity awareness program that reduces vulnerabilities and improves security posture across the entire campus and network. 06/26/2023

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  • Innovative Tools to Improve Student Success Take Top Honors at 1EdTech Conference

    Nonprofit open-ecosystem collaborative 1EdTech Consortium recently awarded top honors to six higher education institutions for their development of “innovative and bold” ed tech tools that broaden access to personalized and accessible learning. 06/26/2023

  • Territorium's Comprehensive Learner Record Achieves New Milestone

    Territorium has become the first U.S. ed tech company to earn CLR 2.0 and Open Badges 3.0 certifications from 1EdTech, furthering the standardization of digital credentials — or “comprehensive learner records” — that are easily shared between digital wallets, the company said. 06/19/2023

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    7 Questions on Engaging Faculty in Digital Accessibility

    We asked the Technical College System of Georgia's accessibility champions how they help instructors create a more inclusive learning experience for all students. 06/19/2023

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  • U Kentucky Establishes Committee to Explore and Make Recommendations on AI

    The University of Kentucky (UK) has established the ADVANCE (Advancing Data utilization for Value in Academia for National and Campuswide Excellence) Committee to study AI and ChatGPT and make recommendations for their use on campus. Led by Provost Robert DiPaola, the committee includes a broad range of representatives from academic and administrative areas, according to a release. 06/15/2023

  • AWS Introduces the Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance

    A consortium of companies, government agencies, and educational institutions have joined forces with Amazon Web Services in the new Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance. The effort aims to align university and college curricula with entry-level career skills in software engineering, cloud support, and data integration. 06/13/2023

  • Snowflake Launches Government & Education Data Cloud

    Data cloud company Snowflake has launched the Government & Education Data Cloud, a platform with specific, pre-built capabilities that give the public sector and education partners a single integrated cross-cloud data platform for multiple uses. This platform will meet international, federal, state, and local agency security and compliance standards, according to a release. 06/12/2023

  • Compass NAS Protector Gets Speedier Backups, Improved Policy-Based Management

    Cobalt Iron is adding new features to its Compass NAS Protector backup platform, including faster backups and improved policy management, at no additional cost. 06/12/2023

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    Preparing for the Classrooms and Workplaces of the Future: Generative AI in edX

    Here, we ask Anant Agarwal for his perspectives on the impacts of generative AI in higher education environments and what edX is doing to help lead the way in the productive use of innovative new tools based on the technology. 06/12/2023

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  • Airtame Boosts Collab with Rise Vision on Digital Signage and Emergency Alerts

    Screen-casting and collaboration provider Airtame has expanded its partnership with unified communications and digital signage software developer Rise Vision to expand education institutions' ability to display emergency alerts and school messaging on Airtame-connected devices across entire campuses, according to a news release. 06/08/2023