TechKnow—A podcast by UK ITS

Welcome to TechKnow — a University of Kentucky Information Technology Services podcast about all things tech. We’re here to help you understand the latest technology trends, cyber threats and IT information at the University of Kentucky.

Technology may seem like a complicated topic, and that's where UK ITS staff and experts come in. Whether talking about simple steps the UK community can take to protect themselves from phishing or hearing about exciting developments in the artificial intelligence space, TeckKnow is a podcast for everyone.

TechKnow will be released bi-monthly on Spotify. Each episode also includes a Tech Tip of the Day. If you have a tech question that you'd like us to answer on an episode, please get in touch by emailing us. We'd like to hear from you.

Disclaimer: Any expressed opinions in this podcast are the opinions of the podcast guests and are not always the official opinion of the University of Kentucky.

Episodes

Episode 1: Phishing

Over the summer, the University of Kentucky saw a lot of phishing attempts. In episode one, Nic Hughes, a member of the UK ITS Enterprise Cybersecurity team, explains how to spot and report phishing as well as a few additional steps that everyone can take to secure their UK accounts. Listen here.

Episode 2: Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is a hot topic. Did you know that AI can help you plan a vacation? It's also being used to accelerate drug discovery. But there are a lot of ethical questions and fear around AI. Join us as University of Kentucky Information Technology Services Chief Technology Officer Adam Recktenwald discusses AI. Listen here.

Episode 3: UK_CYBERCON 24

Want to know more about the ins and outs of a career in cybersecurity? Are you curious about simple steps you can take to protect your online accounts? In episode three of TechKnow, we chat with University of Kentucky Information Technology Services Cybersecurity team about UK_CYBERCON 24, cybersecurity careers and why cybersecurity is important for everyone. Listen here.

Episode 4: Technology Powers the Gray Design Building

UK Information Technology Services (UK ITS) works behind the scenes to install the latest technology that helps power Wi-Fi, mobile phone reception and other systems needed on campus every day. In episode 4, John Lange and Joe Brewer discuss how UK ITS worked with the College of Design to equip a renovated tobacco warehouse with modern technology. Listen here.

Episode 5: Artificial Intelligence and Your Job Search

Did you know that you can use AI to help you in your job search. On today's episode, University of Kentucky Associate Director of Alumni Career Services discusses how generative AI can help you update you and your resume stand out. Listen here.

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