CTS Blog
Creating Accessible Content
October 23, 2019
Digital content (documents, websites, videos, audio, etc.) is accessible if it is created in a way that people experiencing an impairment or disability—whether permanent, temporary or situational—can use it. When content is accessible it works with assistive technologies like screen readers, personal voice assistants (e.g. Siri, Alexa, etc.), speech to text, screen magnifiers, braille displays, keyboards, switches, etc.
Use LinkedIn Learning for Free
October 22, 2019
Did you know that all faculty, staff and students at SUNY Oswego have access to LinkedIn Learning?
Accessibility Lunch and Learn Series
October 22, 2019
Please join us Tuesdays at 12:45pm in Penfield 123 for our Accessibility Lunch and Learn Series. Bring your lunch and join us for conversations on all things accessibility related.
Two Free Movie Screenings Concerning Online Safety
October 7, 2019
As part of the National Cyber Security Awareness Month, CTS will be sponsoring two movies. Relax with some free popcorn while watching popular movies about cybersecurity. There is no cost for admission.
Call for Faculty Computer Replacements
October 2, 2019
Once a year, a call goes out to academic departments to request replacement computers. This program is intended to replace a tenure track faculty member's primary machine.
Enter the Go for 2 Contest for a Chance to Win an Amazon Gift Card
September 30, 2019
Two-factor authentication is an additional measure used at login to prevent unauthorized access to your accounts. Popular companies such as Google, Facebook, Amazon, and banks offer this service. Essentially, you provide two pieces of information in order to gain access to your account. These two pieces of information are typically your username and password and a verification code sent to your cell phone.
Enter the CTS Phishing Derby Contest for a Chance to Win an Amazon Gift Card
September 30, 2019
We will have our fourth annual phishing derby contest this year. Phishing emails are those that ask for personally identifying information such as date of birth, social security number, credit card number, and usernames and passwords. These emails are used to steal your identity or get access to data. An example of one sent to people at SUNY Oswego is listed below. This is a scam because it creates a sense of urgency that your email and account will be blocked if you don’t click on the provided link. The link will try to collect some data, most likely your username and password.
Get Familiar with Identity Theft as part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
September 30, 2019
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM). The Department of Homeland Security defines NCSAM as a “collaborative effort between government and industry to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and to ensure that all Americans have the resources they need to be safer and more secure online.” To this end, CTS uses this opportunity to educate the college campus on staying safe online.
New Email Scam Targets Students
September 19, 2019
A significant number of students have received an email claiming to be from “Dickey Elliot Douglas” that contains a vaguely described job offer (as displayed below).
Student Printing Updates - LakerPrint Locations and Quotas
August 26, 2019
The new student print system, LakerPrint, went into production at the start of the Spring 2019 semester. It was designed with the goals of creating a more mobile, secure and sustainable print environment. The system allows you to print to the “LakerPrint Cloud” from computers, mobile phones, tablets and Chromebooks. Documents can then be released at any
