IT News for October 2010

The University of Delaware IT Technology Fair is the perfect opportunity to ask in-depth questions about existing and emerging technologies. Whether you're on the cutting edge, or catching up, the fair is the place to have close-up, hands-on experience with technology.

The campus community is invited to attend the fair on Tuesday, Oct. 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Trabant University Center Multipurpose Rooms. Registration is encouraged, but not required. A light buffet lunch will be provided.

From 3D video to Microsoft Office, high-speed camera applications to online content development, the fair is the place to get tech questions answered. If you don't see something you are interested in, ask about it to get the conversation started.

The fair will emphasize "hands-on" technology stations for participants to become familiar with technology available for them to use inside and outside the classroom.

Because so many UD faculty, students, and staff follow IT's directions for keeping their computers clean and secure, UD has seen a reduction in the number of computers infected by viruses, spyware, and other malware.

However, each year, the number of software security vulnerabilities rises, and hacking tools available to exploit these vulnerabilities become more readily available and more hackers look for ways to access your computer and copy, steal or alter data you have stored.

Therefore, you have to be alert to new ways your computer can be attacked.

The University of Delaware has joined in the annual effort to promote cyber security.

During October, IT will publish a series of articles in UDaily, maintain a UD-specific Web site of NCSAM/security information, and otherwise publicize the need for all members of the University community to protect our computers, our information, and our identities.

For all of our safety, cyber security practices should be part of everyone's routine.