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 classroom, tutorial, hub, and library computers beginning on August 2nd, […]
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New DUO Multifactor 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 keep our students safe online, GHC will require the use of Duo Security for all classroom, tutorial, hub, and library computers beginning on August 2nd, […]
How To Get Faster Wi-Fi at GHC
All GHC students have free access to our fastest Wi-Fi using the GHC-Student Wi-Fi network. If you’re using GHC-Guest, you can quickly swap to this premium wireless service by simply choosing to connect to GHC-Student from the list of networks available on any instructional site. Wait for a login page to appear on your device. […]
Beware Honor Society Email and Text Scams
Honor society scams aren’t new. However, people are still being victimized by dubious organizations and several GHC students have reported receiving text messages from organizations inviting them to pay membership dues for special graduation regalia. Be on the lookout for the warning signs of a honor society scam by asking yourself the following questions when […]
Cybersecurity and the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
With recent events in the news, we know you have questions and concerns. One of those may be about cybersecurity. Am I, or is GHC, more likely to come under attack? Am I at greater risk? We don’t have all the answers, nor do we know what will happen next. But we do know from […]
Are Your Passwords A Joke?
The top 2020 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 […]
Using Public Wi-Fi Safely
Think before you connect. Before you connect to any public wireless hotspot – like on an airplane or in an airport, hotel, or café – be sure to confirm the name of the network and login procedures with appropriate staff to ensure that the network is legitimate. Cybercriminals can easily create a similarly named network […]
Use Caution with USB Drives
What security risks are associated with USB drives? USB drives, sometimes known as thumb drives, are small, readily available, inexpensive, and portable, so they are popular for storing and transporting files from one computer to another. However, these same characteristics make them appealing to attackers. Attackers can use USB drives to infect other computers with […]
Fight the Phish!
The theme for this week of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is “Fight the Phish!” Phishing often leads to credential theft, identity theft, and can result in ransomware or other types of malware being installed on your device. Please watch the video below to understand why it is vitally important to be wary of emails, text […]
Own Your Role In National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Every individual should own their role in protecting their information and securing their systems and devices. There are many steps individuals can take to enhance their cybersecurity without requiring a significant investment or the help of an information security professional. Below, the National Cybersecurity Alliance highlights eight tips you can put into action now: MAKE […]