As many California Community College district employees and staff are working remotely, there have been growing concerns around security and privacy when using the video conferencing application Zoom. This guide outlines the major security risks and concerns, and recommend steps that can be taken to remedy them.
The Winter Information Security Workshop as held on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Stay tuned for information about the Summer Workshop. Offered twice each year, our full-day online workshops are designed specifically to meet the professional development needs of California Community Colleges information technology personnel.
Cybersecurity incidents can be frightening, especially in the first few hours after an incident has been detected. The California Community Colleges Information Security Center, in collaboration with the Chancellor’s Office, has created a guide to support you through this process.
Unlimited SSL certificates are available for no charge to California community colleges as part of their membership in the InCommon Federation. InCommon membership for all 116 colleges is being paid for by the CCC Chancellor's Office. Find out how to receive security certificates for your college's web servers.
The California Community Colleges Information Security Center proactively assesses the information security needs of the system, and offers services to CCC campuses designed to maintain the integrity of information systems by:
The Federal Trade Commission has extended the deadline to comply with some of the changes to the Safeguards Rule to June 9, 2023. Read the FTC announcement
Phishing attacks no longer purely come through email, but now are sent via text messages, phone calls, and social media. Read story at EdTech Magazine
Worsening threats, new cyber insurance mandates and changes to higher ed infrastructure create security challenges. Read story at EdTech Magazine