Technology Services

Category: Information Security

  • Get the Duo App for Easier Account Access

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    jerry

    Your Gustavus account is already benefiting from the industry leading protection afforded by Duo two factor authentication, but for best results, Technology Services recommends that you take advantage of the Duo app for push notifications directly to your smartphone or watch. Push notifications that come via the Duo app are more secure than both phone…

  • Adobe Flash End of Life

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    jtwaddle

    Adobe announced that as of December 31, 2020, Adobe Flash should be considered to have reached its end of life. This means Adobe Flash will no longer receive security updates or patches from its parent company. Due to the high security risks associated with the continued use of this application, Adobe Flash will no longer…

  • Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Passwords

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    jtwaddle

    October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Technology Services will be sharing some important safety tips to help keep you safe online.  The first in our series involves passwords.  Below are some key points to remember about passwords. Use Two-factor or Multi-factor authentication.  This prevents 99.9% of attacks on your account. Do not share your passwords…

  • Stay safe online while working remotely

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    jtwaddle

    During these uncertain and stressful times it is important to remember to keep information security in the forefront of your mind.  Accessing campus resources remotely is more complex and creates more challenges thereby creating opportunities for scammers. There is an increase in phishing attempts and scammers are increasingly taking advantage of the fears surrounding Coronavirus/COVID-19. …