Kategorie: ‘IT-Security’
Submission of DFN certificate requests possible again
As of today, January 11, 2021, it will once again be possible to submit DFN user and server certificate applications in person at the IT Center. Applications will be accepted as usual at Seffenter Weg 23 at the upper entrance. In order to drop off your user and server certificate applications in person, you need to book an appointment via our appointment scheduler.
Do not forget: Certificate applications only upon presentation of an official, valid photo ID!
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Important tips to better password security
Computers and internet access are now an integral part of our everyday lives. We use them not only for work, but also for private purposes. Whether it’s work-related documents, conversations with colleagues, friends and family, bank documents or the exchange of private photos; none of this should be visible to everyone.Whoever uses such technologies should also protect themselves. In order to protect yourself, an efficient password protection is essential.
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Social Engineering – or: How we get tricked
Sometimes you just can’t say “no”. When the fundraising rescue workers are at the front door or in the pre-Christmas season the opportunities to do a good deed one more time this year are increasing. Of course we are happy to help, for we are social beings after all. However, this humanitarian side of us is being exploited increasingly. Social engineering aims to motivate people to do things they would not do under normal circumstances. This manipulation occurs everywhere – digitally, as well as in the real world.
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Phishing – More Than Just a Sports Activity
In order to understand phishing and the context of the problem in more detail, it is worth making an excursion into social engineering. Social engineering refers to the consideration of social needs (of people).
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(Deutsch) Go Live -Verschlüsselung mit Boxcryptor an der RWTH Aachen University
Statement on attacks on high-performance computing systems
Several high-performance data centres throughout Europe are currently victims of cyber attacks. Some centres have therefore blocked the access to their computing capacity at least in parts due to security incidents to protect against (further) attacks.
Server room high performance computer
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Against this background, we are also taking appropriate precautions and monitoring our systems even more closely than before. Our statement and recommendations on the IT Center website provide information on the current situation.
Good News: Personal Submission of DFN Certificate Applications possible again
We are pleased to inform you that the personal acceptance of DFN user and server certificate applications will be possible again from Thursday, 14 May 2020 in the IT Center, in the building at Seffenter Weg 23 upper entrance.
After booking an appointment, you can now personally bring your user and server certificate applications from Tuesday to Thursday between 08:00am and 03:00pm.
User and server certificates can now again be handed in personally at the IT Center, Seffenter Weg 23. We are looking forward to it!
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Due to the strict regulations, access must be coordinated. This makes it necessary to book an appointment via our online appointment planning tool. Please also remember that your certificate applications can only be accepted upon presentation of an official, valid photo identification.
Please respect the following hygiene rules:
- Wear a mouth and nose guard throughout the building.
- Disinfect your hands after you enter the building, i.e. before you meet our staff.
- Please keep at least 2 meters safety distance.
- We give you a smile, but do not shake hands.
Please do not forget to bring along:
- Completed and signed server or user certificate application
- Official, valid photo identification
- Mouth and nose guard
- Mobile phone to be granted access to the building on site
You will receive detailed information about the procedure with your appointment confirmation. If you have any further questions, please leave us a comment under this blog post or contact us by phone, e-mail or via our chat support.
E-mail: servicedesk@itc.rwth-aachen.de
Contact by phone: +49 241 / 80-24687
Monday to Friday from 07:30am to 06:00pm
Chat support: Monday to Friday from 07:30am to 06:00pm
We are looking forward to seeing you!
Your team of the IT Center
Responsible for the content of this article is Nicole Filla.
