Security

Phishing remains the most common—and often the easiest—method attackers use to compromise organizations worldwide. UA Little Rock is an attractive target due to its large population of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and retirees. To protect our community, IT Services employs multiple technologies and automated systems designed to detect and block phishing and scam attempts. We … Recognizing Modern Phishing in the Age of AI

Dr. Veysel Erdag, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at UA Little Rock, was recently honored as one of the recipients of the prestigious Top Global CISO award. Recipients of the Top Global CISO Award are honored for excellence in cybersecurity leadership, including innovation, threat prevention, compliance, and risk reduction. Key qualities also include executive communication, … Dr. Veysel Erdag Honored with Top Global CISO Of The Year Award at CyberDefenseCon 2025 

Your phone is your lifeline so don’t let it become a liability. In today’s hyper-connected world, mobile security isn’t just a tech concern, it’s a daily necessity. Whether you’re downloading apps, hopping on public Wi-Fi, or managing sensitive accounts, every tap and swipe carries risk.  This guide breaks down essential tips to keep your device … Simple Ways to Stay Safe Online

Every October, UA Little Rock IT Services enthusiastically supports National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) by reaffirming the department’s dedication to empower the campus community with essential knowledge and habits for staying safe in the digital world. IT Services sponsored several NCSAM 2025 in-person presentations that were designed to increase cybersecurity awareness. These sessions emphasized the … IT Services Supports NCSAM – Summary of October Events

Each October, UA Little Rock IT Services proudly champions National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), reinforcing its commitment to educating our campus community about the critical importance of daily cybersecurity practices. Please join us in-person or online as Dr. Veysel Erdag, Chief Information Security Officer at UA Little Rock, provides an interactive session regarding the effect … The AI Double-Edged Sword: Protecting Our Campus in the Age of Intelligent Machines

Dear Campus Community, Each October, UA Little Rock IT Services proudly champions National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), reinforcing its commitment to educating our campus community about the critical importance of daily cybersecurity practices. Please join us in-person or online as IT Services’ team members Jack Tipshus, Senior Networks Engineer and Thilak Pinninti, Security Operations Center … Campus Cybersecurity Awareness Discussion

Dear Campus Community, Each October, UA Little Rock IT Services proudly champions National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), reinforcing its commitment to educating our campus community about the critical importance of daily cybersecurity practices. Please join us in-person or online as Dr. Veysel Erdag, Chief Information Security Officer at UA Little Rock, provides an interactive session … October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

The university is in the process of implementing a new network security-related 802.1x improvement to the campus network through the end of the year. In the following months, IT Services will continue to enable 802.1x on all wired Ethernet ports. Individual departments are being contacted in advance of their areas as they are scheduled.  University-owned … Update: Campus-Wide Security Enhancement for Wired Ethernet Ports

Information Technology risk management is part of the decision-making process and the most important component of managing organizations effectively. UA Little Rock identifies, assesses, and manages risks effectively to achieve university objectives while maintaining resilience and trust. Any software or hardware purchase goes through the risk assessment process. After the assessment, four decisions can be … Understanding IT Risk Management: Decisions, Responsibilities, and Acceptance Key Elements

While AI helps us live, move, and achieve results quickly, it also introduces new risks and threats, including cybersecurity and privacy concerns.