ITS Office of Information Security

Cybersecurity is Everyone's Responsibility

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Jim Webb CISO and Deputy CIO

Cyber Dictionary

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Security Tools

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Best Practices

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Report IT Security Concerns

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Tips

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Common Threats

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Resources

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Training & Awareness

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News

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Play for Pride: App State Enters N.C. Cyber Bowl Competition

Oct 1, 2026

This October, ten North Carolina universities will compete in a month-long test of cyber skills to earn bragging rights and win prizes. Join fell...

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Data Privacy Week 2026

Jan 26, 2026

January 28, 2026Email from Keith Werner, CIO Dear Faculty and Staff,Data Privacy Week is Jan. 26 through Feb. 1. It serves as a reminder that pro...

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‘Tis the Season to Be Skeptical - Shopping Online Securely

Dec 11, 2025

A Holiday Deal Too Good to Be TrueMaya was thrilled when she found a pair of name-brand wireless headphones advertised at 70% off. The website looked ...

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Active App State Phishing Attempts: What to Do

Sep 11, 2025

Current Phishing Attack Warning sent to all App State Faculty, Staff & Students on September 11, 2025 at 1:00pmInformation Technology Services (IT...

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DMV Smishing Scam

Aug 15, 2025

You receive a text message that appears to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The text states that you must pay a traffic fine by a certa...

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