A serious security flaw, known as a Remote Code Execution (RCE) exploit, has been discovered in iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers. This flaw allows attackers to install unwanted apps and steal data using links in malicious email messages and malicious websites. Please update your Apple devices to the latest software version immediately to protect yourself […]

The Division of Information Technology will be installing routine security updates to our servers and network infrastructure from 1:00am until 7:00am on Friday, January 27th. Systems that cannot be safely updated through this automated process will be manually updated by IT personnel during staff hours. Users working on documents stored on the “P-Drive” should ensure they save their work and close […]

The use of phone calls for Multi-Factor Authentication (Duo Security) will be discontinued for all student and employee Single Sign-On accounts beginning Thursday, January 19th, 2023. If you’re currently using phone calls to receive a Duo Security login code, please update your preferences by visiting duoportal.highlands.edu. Georgia Highlands College recommends using Duo Push by installing […]

The most commonly used (and stolen) passwords last year were laughably insecure. Is your password on the list? If so, change it immediately. Once you’ve come up with a strong, memorable password it’s tempting to reuse it—don’t! Reusing a password, even a strong one, endangers your accounts just as much as using a weak password. […]

The Division of Information Technology will be installing routine security updates to our servers and network infrastructure from 1:00am until 7:00am on Friday, December 16th. Users working on documents stored on the “P-Drive” should ensure they save their work and close those files by 11:55pm Thursday, December 15th. Software upgrades for the Banner Student Information System will be postponed […]

  How to Manage Your Privacy in a Growing Internet of Me: Personal information is like money. Value it. Protect it. Be thoughtful about how your personal information is collected through apps and websites. This information can often be found in a company’s privacy policy. Own your online presence. Set the privacy and security settings on at […]

Three IT policy revisions have been approved by the December 2022 session of President’s Cabinet. IT Digital Media Sanitization Policy ​​This policy ensures that electronic data cannot be retrieved by an unauthorized party when digital media has been removed from the institution. Sanitization techniques, including clearing, purging, cryptographic erasure, and destruction prevent the disclosure of […]

The use of phone calls for Multi-Factor Authentication (Duo Security) will be discontinued for all student and employee Single Sign-On accounts beginning Thursday, January 19th, 2023. If you’re currently using phone calls to receive a Duo Security login code, please update your preferences by visiting duoportal.highlands.edu. Georgia Highlands College recommends using Duo Push by installing […]

The Division of Information Technology will be installing routine security updates to our servers and network infrastructure from 1:00am until 7:00am on Friday, October 28th. Systems that cannot be safely updated through this automated process will be manually updated by IT personnel during staff hours. Users working on documents stored on the “P-Drive” should ensure they save their work and close […]

What is a social engineering attack? In a social engineering attack, an attacker uses human interaction (social skills) to obtain or compromise information about an organization or its computer systems. An attacker may seem unassuming and respectable, possibly claiming to be a new employee, repair person, or researcher and even offering credentials to support that […]