Student IT are back, guiding us through the start of term.

Xmas Tech Gift Special ( You get what you give)

In the final episode of 2024, the ITBytes podcast team dives into the festive spirit by discussing a variety of topics to help listeners make the most of the Christmas season. They explore some tech related gifting idea’s, offering recommendations for gadgets and devices that would make perfect presents. Additionally, they share some non-tech gift ideas for those looking for more traditional or unique options. To ensure a safe and enjoyable shopping experience, the team shares a reminder about shopping securely online and recycling electrical goods for free.   You can follow IT Services on Instagram and X for the latest on all things IT in UCC. Feel free to drop us a message with suggested topics or guests for the podcast.  * Instagram @uccstudent.it  * X @UCCITServices  * Audio Editing & Production: Eoin O’Sullivan   With thanks as always to UCC 98.3fm  Resources mentioned in this episode are:  Laura’s Views on Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lauras_views/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/lauras_views/]   Trust Pilot for reviews of online products - ⁠https://ie.trustpilot.com/⁠ [https://ie.trustpilot.com/] Price Tracker for Amazon - ⁠https://uk.camelcamelcamel.com/⁠ [https://uk.camelcamelcamel.com/]   UCC advantage Scheme - https://www.ucc.ie/en/hr/benefits/advantage/ [https://www.ucc.ie/en/hr/benefits/advantage/] Bandcamp: https://bandcamp.com/ [https://bandcamp.com/]   New Radicals, You Get What You Give - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL7-CKirWZE&ab_channel=NewRadicalsVEVO [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL7-CKirWZE&ab_channel=NewRadicalsVEVO]

ITBytes Talks Cyber Security Part 3 - Trends, Updates, and Pig Butchering?

October is cyber security awareness month in UCC, as part of a month-long series of events ITBytes has recorded 3 short episodes with a focus on cyber security. In this the third and final episode of the series, we talk to Barry Foley, UCC’s IT Security Officer. Topics covered include the current IT Security landscape, AI, the latest cyber security threats (a little Pig Butchering anyone… ) and advice to keep your information, both personal and professional, safe. You can follow IT Services on Instagram and X for the latest on all things IT in UCC. Feel free to drop us a message with suggested topics or guests for the podcast. * Instagram @uccstudent.it * X @UCCITServices * Audio Editing & Production: Eoin O’Sullivan

ITBytes Talks Cyber Security Part 2 - The business of cyber and romance fraud.

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month at UCC. As part of the events, ITBytes has recorded a three-episode series focusing on cyber security. In the second episode, we talk to Katie Horgan, IT Security Analyst in IT Services, about the business of cyber fraud, including romance fraud, and the impact these crimes have on people lives. Resources mentioned in this episode include: An Garda Siochana Romance fraud article: https://www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/office-of-corporate-communications/press-releases/2024/february/romance-scammers-will-steal-your-heart-and-then-swindle-your-money-13th-february-2024.html [https://www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/office-of-corporate-communications/press-releases/2024/february/romance-scammers-will-steal-your-heart-and-then-swindle-your-money-13th-february-2024.html] Have I been pwned website: https://haveibeenpwned.com/ [https://haveibeenpwned.com/] You can follow IT Services on Instagram and X for the latest on all things IT in UCC. Feel free to drop us a message with suggested topics or guests for the podcast. * Instagram @uccstudent.it * X @UCCITServices * Audio Editing & Production: Eoin O’Sullivan With thanks as always to UCC 98.3fm

ITBytes Talks Cyber Security: Part1 - Women in Cyber and IT

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month at UCC. As part of the events, ITBytes has recorded a three-episode series focusing on cyber security. In the first episode, we chat with Caoimhe Gannon, an IT Security Analyst in IT Services, about her journey into a career in IT and cyber security at UCC.  You can follow IT Services on Instagram and X for the latest on all things IT in UCC. Feel free to drop us a message with suggested topics or guests for the podcast.  * Instagram @uccstudent.it  * X @UCCITServices  * Audio Editing & Production: Eoin O’Sullivan   With thanks as always to UCC 98.3fm

Student IT are back, guiding us through the start of term.

Our first ever return guest, Tom Howlin, UCC’s student IT supervisor, chats to ITBytes about the start of term and the various supports and services available to both new and returning students. Learn where to find all the information you need to thrive this academic year.   Resources mentioned in this episode are:  * Student IT Website: https://www.ucc.ie/en/sit [https://www.ucc.ie/en/sit]   * Setting up MFA: UCC Student IT Account - Set Up [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQ6YE04FFds&ab_channel=UCCIreland]  * IT Training Video: IT Orientation [https://youtu.be/vypgL4PsLN4?si=d4PjwBTartYqqBO_]  * Social Media Course on canvas: Course URL [https://ucc.instructure.com/courses/57274]  You can follow IT Services on Instagram and X for the latest on all things IT in UCC. Feel free to drop us a message with suggested topics or guests for the podcast.  * Instagram @uccstudent.it  * X @UCCITServices  * Audio Editing & Production: Eoin O’Sullivan   With thanks as always to UCC 98.3fm