Kategorie: ‘IT-Managers’
RWTH becomes part of the National High Performance Computing Network
So what? NHR – what is that anyway?
NHR – that stands for “National High Performance Computing” and is a project of the Joint Science Conference (Gemeinsamen Wissenschaftskonferenz (GWK)). With the help of this project, researchers throughout Germany are to be guaranteed access to the computing capacity they need for their research. “High-performance computing” describes computer-based computing that requires high computing power or storage capacity. This is becoming increasingly important in research and teaching. Nowadays, the use of and access to high-performance computers is indispensable for many research fields.
For this reason, the state and federal governments have agreed in the Gemeinsamen Wissenschaftskonferenz (GWK) to jointly promote not only research buildings and large-scale facilities but also high-performance computing at universities. This is meant to strengthen the international competitiveness of Germany as a research location in the fields of simulation and big data, among others. The aim is to create a nationally coordinated network of high-performance computing centers. This network offers all German universities appropriate resources and services for national high-performance computing.
RWTH becomes part of the National High Performance Computing Network
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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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(Deutsch) Wir im Home Office –Ein tierisches Vergnügen!
Do not hesitate, just ask the IT-ServiceDesk!
How do I use Microsoft Teams at RWTH Aachen University? How do I connect to the VPN? How do I set up an e-mail address? How do I apply for a DFN certificate? Who do I contact if I have questions?
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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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