In a continuing effort to strengthen cybersecurity at GHC, we will soon incorporate multi-factor authentication (Duo Mobile) into our VPN connection process.   Before this happens, your computer MUST be updated to Cisco AnyConnect 4.8.  This process is fairly straightforward and should only take a few minutes.  Please complete this necessary upgrade before noon this Friday, April 24th. Below are the […]

1. Ensure your device is BYOD compliant. ✔ My smartphone, tablet, or computer is up-to-date (meets the requirements below) and is capable of receiving future security updates. Windows – Windows 10 operating system with the latest security updates released on February 11th, 2020. Mac – macOS Mojave 10.14.6 or macOS Catalina 10.15.2 with the latest […]

1. Ensure your device is BYOD compliant. ✔ My smartphone, tablet, or computer is up-to-date (meets the requirements below) and is capable of receiving future security updates. Windows – Windows 10 operating system with the latest security updates released on February 11th, 2020. Mac – macOS Mojave 10.14.6 or macOS Catalina 10.15.2 with the latest […]

Most people received text messages or phone calls to verify their identity when signing in to social media, banking, and other important online accounts. But what happens if your cell phone number suddenly becomes disconnected? And what could cause that to happen? An increasingly common technique employed by cybercriminals, known as SIM jacking, could be […]

Ransomware continues to plague higher education and the State of Georgia and the Information Security & Network Services unit of IT has identified weaknesses in the configuration of employee computers that may allow this particularly malicious form of software to spread across the GHC network once a device becomes infected. In order to reduce the […]

Ransomware continues to plague higher education and the State of Georgia and the Information Security & Network Services unit of IT has identified weaknesses in the configuration of employee computers that may allow this particularly malicious form of software to spread across the GHC network once a device becomes infected. In order to reduce the […]

GHC Information Security and Network Services has received notice from the USG Cybersecurity office of a recent, high-impact ransomware attack at one of our agencies. The incident is still being analyzed, but it is very likely that this malicious software initially infected their network through a phishing message. While Duo helps protect our accounts from […]

The following IT policies have been updated: IT Data Classification and Security Policy (IT.PO.240) – This policy, formerly titled IT Information Sensitivity Policy, defines the classification and security requirements of data that Georgia Highlands College protects from unauthorized access and/or unintentional disclosure. Data covered by this policy includes information that is either stored or shared […]

      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 […]

The following IT policies have been updated: IT Incident Management Policy (IT.PO.230) | IT Incident Management Standard (IT.ST.230) – An information security incident is any questionable or suspicious activity that could threaten the security systems, data, and information technology resources at GHC. These events may violate established information security policies, state and federal information security […]