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In the latest edition of the Tech Update, learn about Cybersecurity Awareness Month, new technology workshops, Northeastern being named a finalist in the Gartner Awards, and more.
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Marcus P. Robinson
Deputy CIO and Associate Vice President, Engagement and Experience
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Innovation awards shine an eye on Northeastern’s classrooms
Gartner, the global research firm, named Northeastern’s Global Learning Space classrooms as a finalist for the annual Eye on Innovation Awards for Education. In a highly-competitive year dominated by emerging technologies such as AI and AR, Northeastern shined!
Read more about Northeastern and the innovation awards >
Missed it? Phishing webinar takeaways
October is Cybersecurity Awareness month and as part of a month-long series, the Office of Information Security recently hosted an important phishing webinar. Want to know how sophisticated phishing has become and learn how Northeastern is protecting our community?
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