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Shannon Files

Director, Enterprise Data Services

Oh, Nice, Another Request to Change My Password… *sighs*

A couple of weeks ago, we talked about the massive data breach that exposed millions of logins. When I told my partner about it, and recommended he go change his passwords, he asked why, since, more than likely, his information was already out there, and it got me thinking. Usually, we are just told to change our passwords, but nobody really explains why.

August 28, 2025

Six Essential Steps for Digital Accessibility

An overview of the six areas that have the greatest impact on making your online content more accessible. Learn how to avoid adding unintentional barriers to learning and understanding by correctly formatting:

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August 19, 2025

Six Essential Steps Accessibility Mini Camp for Instructors

Please join the Division of IT's Digital Accessibility team for this half-day event designed specifically for instructors.

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August 6, 2025 - to August 7, 2025

Web Accessibility Training Hosted by WebAIM

DIT's Digital Accessibility team and WebAIM present a two-day comprehensive training on web accessibility. With new changes to Title II of the ADA upcoming, this training will support you in beginning or deepening your accessibility journey.

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July 16, 2025 - to July 17, 2025

Document Accessibility Training Hosted by WebAIM

DIT’s Digital Accessibility team and WebAIM present a two-day comprehensive training on document accessibility. With new changes to Title II of the ADA upcoming, this training will support you in addressing a key component of accessibility.

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The Hacker Figured Out My Password, Now I Have to Change My Dog's Name

Keeping our information private in the digital age remains one of the internet’s greatest challenges, and a newly uncovered breach gives us yet another disturbing reminder.

The Impact of Data Breaches

We have all heard about data breaches and understand that they are quite damaging, but do we understand how damaging they are?

Is Anything Real at This Point?

Just a few weeks ago, we discussed the growing challenge job seekers face in determining whether a job posting is even legitimate. But the script has flipped… Now employers are the ones asking if the candidates they're meeting are even real. Welcome to the unsettling new trend of deepfake job applicants.

Digital Payment Methods - Are They Secure?

Our digital landscape is continuously growing and within it, our phones are becoming even more of a one-stop shop. We use our phones for communication, either through text messaging or phone calls; for taking photos; for sending and receiving emails; for setting alarms; for listening to music or audio books; for reading books; for asking google questions; to access social media; and most relevant for today's topic - we use our phones in place of physical debit or credit cards.

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