IT&IP News and Service Notices for September 26

Service Notices

Eduroam Wi-Fi Maintenance

Summary: The Division of Information Technology and Institutional Planning (IT&IP) will perform maintenance upgrades on the eduroam Wi-Fi network this evening, Thursday, September 26, from 8 p.m. through 12 a.m., midnight.

What does this mean to me? During this maintenance, you can expect campus Wi-Fi to be unavailable for up to half an hour.

Questions: If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact the IT Service Desk.

Planned Maintenance Windows

Thursdays, 9:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., midnight.
Sundays, 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
IT Service Status

During these times, online services may be briefly unavailable without advance notice.

Questions: If you have any questions about this notice, please contact the IT Service Desk.

News

Cybersecurity & Awareness Fair October 17

Call for Faculty Participation Submission Deadline Extended to September 30

The Cybersecurity and Awareness Fair (CSAF) committee invites faculty researching cybersecurity and artificial intelligence to showcase their work by tabling at this year's event on October 17, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Cal Poly Pomona Bronco Student Center. Tabling at CSAF is a dynamic and interactive way to engage people interested in Cybersecurity and AI by discussing one's research with an audience of 650+ attendees. Further, your tabling complements the event's interactive demonstrations presented by Cal Poly Pomona's student clubs, including WiT, SheCodes, FAST, ./Script, and Chaffey College.

All skill levels of cybersecurity research are welcome, but participants must be affiliated with an accredited educational institution. CPP faculty and faculty from other colleges and high schools are encouraged to apply.

Format:

For those accepted to table, a location will be provided, including a table, chairs, and power.
Faculty present their findings to a broad audience, including high school students, college students, and industry experts.
Faculty are responsible for presenting their research findings using posters, digital displays, or handouts to engage with attendees. (The CSAF committee does not reimburse for costs)
A boxed lunch will be provided.

Submission Form and Deadline:

The CSAF committee will choose faculty research topics based on the entries' quality and qualifications. Their decision is final. The submission deadline is September 30, 2024.

Faculty Interactive Demonstration Submission Form.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Webinar Series

NVIDIA, Mark III Systems, and Cal Poly Pomona are hosting an Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) webinar series. These sessions feature industry experts who dive into current trends in AI and ML.

Replay: Intro to Machine Learning and AI: What is it and why we do we need it?
October 3: Intro to Deep Learning: An Introduction to Neural Networks
November 14: Introduction to Datasets
February 13: Introduction to Computer Vision
March 13: Intro to Large Language Models (LLMs)
April 10: Deep Dive Tutorial into LLMs (NeMo)

Campus Phishing Attempts Are on The Rise

The Cal Poly Pomona community is currently experiencing targeted phishing emails and text messages. These fraudulent emails and text messages intend to gain access to your campus account and personal information.

Think Before You Click: Never provide your BroncoID, BroncoPassword, or authorize any Duo Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) to another person or unknown request. Only you should have access to your account. Important: CPP staff and faculty will never ask you for your Bronco credentials, password, or MFA authorization or to submit this information through email, forms, or websites—any email, even when from a cpp.edu address, asking for this information is a potential phishing attempt.

Use Bronco411 to verify the sender's identity and if the request is appropriate.

If you feel at risk, change your BroncoPassword immediately by using the "Change/Reset Your Password" link at the bottom of the CPP home page.