Over the last few days we have seen an increase in scam emails circulating throughout the VSC. These scams have resulted in a number of compromised accounts, so we wanted to take this opportunity to remind everyone how to avoid these scams: Compromised accounts can cause substantial harm. Once a malicious actor has your username […]
New MFA feature: DUO Instant Restore
A recent improvement to our Multi-Factor Authentication setup streamlines the process of switching to a new phone. The DUO Instant Restore feature allows you to activate your account on your new device quickly and easily, without needing to contact the VSC IT Helpdesk. iOS phones If you have an iOS device, ensure the iCloud keychain is enabled on […]
CCV email signatures
Email signatures at the Community College of Vermont (CCV) should be accessible, professional, up to date, and include the privacy and confidentialy notice.
Spring 2025 IT Newsletter
Vermont State Colleges (VSC) Community: In this newsletter you will find many updates from the Information Technology (IT) team. It has been a busy few months, and I am happy for the chance to spotlight a few exciting projects underway. What you will find in this issue: Best,Kellie CampbellChief Information Officer and Vice President for […]
Cybersecurity Awareness Month – Threat Landscape
Last week, we focused on Social Engineering, what it looks like and how to defend against it. This week, we are taking a step back and observing the evolving “threat landscape.” The state of Cybersecurity and the threats we all face on a day-to-day basis in the world of technology. What is a “threat landscape?” […]
Cybersecurity Awareness Month – Social Engineering
Last week, we talked about multi-factor authentication (MFA) and the importance of having more than one “lock on your door.” One of the techniques used by attackers that MFA helps to prevent, is Social Engineering. Social Engineering is the tactic of manipulating, influencing, or deceiving a user into taking an action that isn’t in their (or […]
Cybersecurity Awareness Month – Multifactor Authentication
Passwords work as keys, unlocking systems and services that we need to access on a daily basis. MFA is a secondary lock, or a deadbolt, on the front door of our systems and services. Multifactor authentication is defined as, “a security process that requires more than one method of authentication from independent sources to verify […]
Students: Welcome to Fall!
Greetings and a warm welcome back! We’re excited to reconnect with you and kick off another academic year. The Information Technology team has been busy preparing for the new year, and we want to remind you about some of our services and how to contact us for help. How to Reach Us: Resources: We’re here […]
Fall 2024 Newsletter
As we turn the corner toward a new semester, we wanted to share timely updates from VSC Information Technology Shared Services. Visit our newsletter here to find updates on the following topics: Drop-in assistance for faculty/staff: Join the Learning Technologies team throughout the Fall 2024 semester for drop-in, “come anytime” assistance with Canvas, YuJa, and Zoom. Join us […]
Artificial intelligence guidance on permissible use
2025-02-05 The policy has been finalized and is no longer in draft form. 2024-08-07 IT Shared Services has been collaborating on an AI Policy with leadership across the institutions to identify how we approach AI tools and services within the organization. The creation of this policy specifically targets how Vermont State College (VSC) employees can […]