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, September 30th. 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 […]
Category Archives: Information Security
IT Policy Updates – World Wide Web
The following IT policies have been updated: IT World Wide Web Policy (IT.PO.370) – This policy ensures that employees of Georgia Highlands College (GHC) publish World Wide Web content within the constraints of law, University System of Georgia policies, and policies of the institution. Content published on institution web resources is property of GHC and […]
Maintenance Window For System Security Updates – Friday, Sept 2nd
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, September 2nd. 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 […]
How-To: Protect Your GHC Account with Duo
Duo allows you to sign in to your GHC Single Sign-On (SSO) account using either Duo Push, a phone call, or passcode available in the Duo Mobile app or sent to you by text. When you receive a Duo Push, check the following details to make sure you are approving the correct push request for […]
New Duo Authentication Requirements Tomorrow
Securing information and information systems is an important responsibility of the University System of Georgia (USG) and all USG institutions. In order to ensure that we are doing our part to protect our student’s data, GHC will require the use of Duo Security for all employee computers beginning on August 2nd, 2022. Please make sure […]
Correction: Banner Updates – Friday, July 29th
The Division of Information Technology will proceed with installing security updates to all Banner Student Information System servers on Friday, July 29th. Although the Banner software itself will not be updated, this process will make the Banner Student Information System unavailable on Friday. Our previous post on ghcinform.highlands.edu has been updated with this correction.
System (Server) Security Updates – Friday, July 29th
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, July 29th. 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 […]
New Duo Authentication Requirements
Securing information and information systems is an important responsibility of the University System of Georgia (USG) and all USG institutions. In order to ensure that we are doing our part to protect our student’s data, GHC will require the use of Duo Security for all employee computers beginning on August 2nd, 2022. Please make sure […]
Friday, July 1st – June Systems Maintenance & Cybersecurity Updates
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, July 1st. 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 […]
Ransomware Deals Deathblow to 157-year-old College
Lincoln College President David Gerlach recently announced that the 157 year old institution will be closing its doors due to enrollment stresses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and a major ransomware attack that occurred during a critical enrollment period in December 2021. Clearly colleges, many cash strapped like Lincoln, aren’t goldmines. So why are cyber […]