Category: Information Security
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Duo Multi-Factor Authentication Changes
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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…
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Security Awareness Training Reminder
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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…
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Security Awareness Training Update
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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…
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Duo Phone/Voice Authentication to be Disabled
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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…
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Updates and Reminders for Fall
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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…
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Device Registration Changes
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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…
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Get the Duo App for Easier Account Access
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Your Gustavus account is already benefiting from the industry leading protection afforded by Duo two factor authentication, but for best results, Technology Services recommends that you take advantage of the Duo app for push notifications directly to your smartphone or watch. Push notifications that come via the Duo app are more secure than both phone…
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Better Zoom and Google Meet Security
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There are a number of precautions you can take to ensure the privacy and security of your Zoom and Google Meet virtual meetings. Don’t publicize your Zoom or Google Meet links where others may view and access them. Disseminate your links securely through direct invitations, or by using documents and web pages that require authentication.…
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Adobe Flash End of Life
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Adobe announced that as of December 31, 2020, Adobe Flash should be considered to have reached its end of life. This means Adobe Flash will no longer receive security updates or patches from its parent company. Due to the high security risks associated with the continued use of this application, Adobe Flash will no longer…
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Phishing and Ransomware
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Phishing is the fraudulent practice of sending emails claiming to be from a reputable source in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information such as passwords or credit card information. It is a tool used to try to coerce people into clicking on a malicious site or to download malicious software such as Ransomware. …
