Technology Services

Category: Information Security

  • Cybersecurity Awareness Training Winners

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    jerry

    Those of you that completed your spring Cybersecurity Awareness Training by March 13, 2023 were eligible for our prize giveaway. We wanted to use this event as an opportunity to highlight the importance of good cybersecurity habits, and to celebrate the first year of our revamped training program. We are excited to announce that fully…

  • Important Apple Security Updates

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    jerry

    Apple recently released updates to address a set of serious vulnerabilities affecting most Apple devices. Security researchers released a report detailing how these vulnerabilities may be exploited. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to gain access to sensitive information, install applications, or spy on users. This could happen merely by the user visiting a maliciously-crafted…

  • Spring 2023 Cybersecurity Awareness Training

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    jerry

    The Spring 2023 Cybersecurity Awareness Training is now available. Check your inbox for more information, or visit the Cybersecurity Awareness Training website at https://gustavus.edu/gts/security/cat/.  As a reminder, the College’s insurance provider requires a minimum of sixty minutes of video instruction annually. You can help keep insurance costs in check by completing the 35-minute module before…

  • Additional Multi-Factor Changes for Spring

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    jerry

    The College has used Duo to provide multi-factor authentication since 2018. This added layer of protection has been critical in stemming the growing tide of malicious attacks. The techniques used by outside threat actors have adapted, however, and in response, Technology Services will be making additional changes to multi-factor authentication. Please read more about these…

  • Duo Multi-Factor Authentication Changes

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    jerry

    To reduce the likelihood of an account breach, and limit potential exposure time should a breach occur, Technology Services will be making changes to the Duo multi-factor authentication system. These changes will take effect immediately, but you may not notice them until your next Duo authentication attempt. More details about these updates have been sent…

  • Security Awareness Training Reminder

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    jerry

    A gentle reminder for all faculty and staff. The first half of your required Security Awareness Training is due on Nov. 9. We ask that you watch all of the videos and complete a very brief assessment by that date. Please note that we must meet completion requirements set forth by our insurance provider, so…

  • Security Awareness Training Update

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    jerry

    October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and to celebrate, we will be launching our new-and-improved Security Awareness Training. This year, we have contracted with a new vendor to provide enhanced features, and more engaging content. Our goal is to provide 60 minutes of information security training throughout the year. We plan to break this up into…

  • Duo Phone/Voice Authentication to be Disabled

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    jerry

    Technology Services has noticed a small, but increasing, number of attempts to subvert Duo two-factor authentication through the phone/voice call method. This industry-wide uptick in malicious activity relies on the phone prompt being too vague to raise user suspicion, resulting in outside parties inadvertently gaining access. It is important to stress that if an unexpected…

  • Updates and Reminders for Fall

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    jerry

    Fall Technology Helpline Hours The Technology Services Helpline will be available this fall from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Friday. We will be closed Saturday and Sunday. During office hours, you may stop by our main floor Olin location for personal assistance, or we encourage…

  • Device Registration Changes

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    jerry

    Technology Services set out with the goal of making it easier for students, faculty, and staff to connect their devices to the Gustavus network. To that end, we have changed the way these devices are authorized, and you will no longer need to register your devices before they are allowed to join the Gustavus and…