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  1. Getting Help for Simulations Used at Wharton

    If you are a Wharton student who is having trouble with a simulation in a program, course, or event, please email learninglab@wharton.upenn.edu and 'cc' your professor/instructor.  For More Information on Learning Lab simulations, visit our webs...
  2. Data Retention and Disposal Standard

    1. Introduction   The Wharton Data Retention Standard  defines t he activities, responsibili ties , and r e quirements for  retaining , storing, and disposing of institutional data across Wharton-managed systems and servi...
  3. Security Awareness and Training Standard

    1. Purpose and Scope   This standard ensures that all individuals accessing Wharton systems and data understand their responsibilities for protecting information and technology assets. Awareness and Training  supports a cultur...
  4. Change Enablement Standard

    1. Introduction   The Wharton Change Enablement Standard outlines the activities, decisions, and outputs  required  for  submitting and approving changes to Information Technology (IT) systems and services within the Wharton...
  5. Information Security Glossary

    Information Security Terms and Acronyms Information security terminology can often be highly technical and filled with acronyms that may be unfamiliar to faculty, staff, students, and third-party partners. This glossary is intended to provide cle...
  6. Data Flow Diagrams

    What is a Data Flow Diagram? A data flow diagram illustrates how data moves throughout an application, service, or business process. It provides a visual representation of how information enters, traverses, is stored within, and exits a system. A...
  7. Creating a File Submissions Folder in Dropbox

    If you need students to  submit  files that are too large to send via email, you may create a Dropbox folder where students can upload files.  Before You Start   You will need the following before you can complete this task:  You must ha...
  8. Lunch and Learn Materials

    Please reference the links below (PennKey login required) to view Information Security slide decks from hosted Lunch and Learn sessions. Lunch and Learn 2025: Data Classification Lunch and Learn 2026: Phishing ...
  9. Mailing Lists: Moderating a Message

    Messages to some Wharton Mailing Lists require approval from a list moderator before they will be sent. Moderating a message To  approve the sending of a message sent to a moderated mailing list: You will receive an email prompt for an approva...
  10. Wharton Mailing List Migration Updates April 2026

    On April 6, Wharton's mailing list service will move from a Wharton-hosted solution to a Penn-hosted service, allowing Wharton to reduce duplication of effort and cut costs.  A group of early adopters has been identified and is working wi...