The following IT policies have been updated and approved by the October session of President’s Cabinet: IT Acceptable Use Policy (IT.PO.100) – This policy sets forth the principles that govern appropriate use of systems and information technology resources at Georgia Highlands College (GHC). This policy serves as a general framework for the information security program […]

SIMPLE TIPS: Have you noticed how often security breaches, stolen data, and identity theft are consistently front-page news these days? Perhaps you, or someone you know, are a victim of cyber criminals who stole personal information, banking credentials, or more. As these incidents become more prevalent, you should consider using multi-factor authentication, also called strong […]

In a world where we are constantly connected, cybersecurity cannot be limited to the home or office. When you’re traveling— whether domestic or international—it is always important to practice safe online behavior and take proactive steps to secure Internet-enabled devices. The more we travel, the more we are at risk for cyberattacks. #BeCyberSmart and use […]

The following IT policies have been updated: IT Email Policy (IT.PO.180) – The purpose of this policy is to define the security, privacy, and oversight expectations for official GHC email systems. This update clearly describes the security limitations of email, GHC’s responsibility to balance email privacy with our responsibility to protect state resources and comply […]

Social engineering begins with research, whereby an attacker reaches out to a target to gain information and resources. When someone you don’t know contacts you and asks you open-ended questions, this may be the first step of a social-engineering attack. After the attacker reaches out to you, they will then attempt to establish trust with […]

Microsoft has enabled a new feature in our Office 365 environment called Daily Briefings. These daily email messages are designed to help you remember meetings, to-do items, reply to correspondences. According to Microsoft: Briefing emails are personal and private and are only sent to you directly in your mailbox, which cannot be accessed by anybody […]

In case you missed this presentation or want to review it for information about how to protect yourself online, IT’s Cybersecurity @ Home presentation is available on our website: https://sites.highlands.edu/information-technology/information-technology-services/security-training-resources/ This webpage contains numerous other cybersecurity resources and references, including guides from the Electronic Frontier Foundation, NOVA Labs, and the Department of Homeland Security.

Email Usage When using your GHC email account, always: Ensure that email messages and replies are addressed to the appropriate recipient(s). Do not use “reply all” to respond to a message unless it is necessary to do so. Compose each message with a clear, concise subject line that matches the message body. Follow professional etiquette […]

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 keep our students safe online, GHC will require the use of Duo Security for all student Single Sign-On accounts beginning on August 1st, 2020. […]

Email Usage When using your GHC email account, always: Ensure that email messages and replies are addressed to the appropriate recipient(s). Do not use “reply all” to respond to a message unless it is necessary to do so. Compose each message with a clear, concise subject line that matches the message body. Follow professional etiquette […]