A Staff Senate meeting was held last week to raise awareness about cybersecurity and how to recognize phishing emails. We all should be mindful of cyberattacks when opening emails, using public networks, and setting up online accounts. Here at IET, we wanted to take this opportunity to share an important lesson with the rest of (Read the full article…)
Author: ccummings
IT Helpdesk Manager at Virginia Western Community College
General Cybersecurity Tips from the Help Desk
We make great efforts to secure your VWCC workstations and data, but cybersecurity doesn’t stop at work or school. Please follow these helpful tips at home: 1. On your personal devices, have strong antivirus software: The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong (Read the full article…)
New Virginia Policy Concerning DeepSeek AI
There are new and important IT changes that have been implemented in response to the Virginia Governor’s Executive Order 46, which bans the use of DeepSeek AI on state devices and state-run networks. This order is part of our ongoing efforts to ensure the security and safety of our IT infrastructure. What is Changing? Effective (Read the full article…)