Start using the GlobalProtect VPN client today! As of June 30, AnyConnect will be turned off and no longer available.
For step-by-step instructions on how to install GlobalProtect, go to K-State’s VPN webpage. Once you have tested the GlobalProtect VPN and can use it, then you should uninstall AnyConnect.
Need help? For self-help, view the IT Knowledge Base articles. Need more help, contact the IT Help Desk 785-532-7722 or your local IT support staff.
Time is winding down for those of you still using the AnyConnect VPN client. As of June 30, AnyConnect will be turned off and no longer available.
Please install GlobalProtect. Once you have tested the GlobalProtect VPN and can use it, then you should uninstall AnyConnect.
For step-by-step instructions on how to install GlobalProtect, go to K-State’s VPN webpage.
Need help? For self-help, view the IT Knowledge Base articles. Need more help, contact the IT Help Desk 785-532-7722 or your local IT support staff.
Last week notices were emailed to almost 200 individuals who were continuing to use the AnyConnect VPN client. As of June 30, AnyConnect will be turned off and no longer available. If you received the notice, please install GlobalProtect. Once you have tested the GlobalProtect VPN and can use it, then you should uninstall AnyConnect.
For step-by-step instructions on how to install GlobalProtect, go to K-State’s VPN webpage.
Need help? For self-help, view the IT Knowledge Base articles. Need more help, contact the IT Help Desk 785-532-7722 or your local IT support staff.
As we continue to learn, teach, and work remotely, we all need to do our part to keep confidential or proprietary data secure by adhering to K-State’s Data Classification and Security Policy. ImageNow users need to follow the remote work guidelines. Continue reading “ImageNow: Keeping our confidential and proprietary data secure”
While we continue to work and learn from home, it’s important to remember that your “private” conversations may not be so private. We’ve been warned about hackers taking control of cameras on your computer screen, that is still a concern, but hackers are also listening to you via your smart devices. The device itself might not be recording your conversation, but a hacker could be.
As people continue to work from remote locations during the COVID-19 crisis, there has been a significant spike in cybercrime. Hackers know you are home, so they are listening. They could be listening through your smartphones, computers, laptops, tablets, smart TVs, Amazon Alexa, and Echo devices. Or even Google Home, Facebook, thermostats, lights, any third-party apps using the microphone feature, AirPods and AirBuds, and most newer cars. The list goes on and on. Continue reading “Who is listening to your conversations through your smart devices?”
You exist in digital form all over the Internet. It is important to ensure that the digital you matches what you are intending to share. It is also critical to guard your privacy — not only to avoid embarrassment but also to protect your identity and finances!
Following are specific steps you can take to protect your online information, identity, and privacy. Continue reading “IT Security Awareness: Keep what’s private, private”
According to the US Department of Justice, more than 17 million Americans were victims of identity theft in 2014. EDUCAUSE research shows that 21 percent of respondents to the annual ECAR student study have had an online account hacked, and 14 percent have had a computer, tablet, or smartphone stolen.
At K-State during 2016, 2655 phishing scams were reported resulting in 1213 compromised accounts.
Online fraud is an ongoing risk. The following tips can help you prevent identity theft.
Continue reading “IT Security Awareness: Protect yourself and your identity”
You exist in digital form all over the Internet. It is important to ensure that the digital you matches what you are intending to share. It is also critical to guard your privacy — not only to avoid embarrassment but also to protect your identity and finances!
Following are specific steps you can take to protect your online information, identity, and privacy. Continue reading “IT Security Awareness: Keep what’s private, private”
Departments: Mark your calendars for a special Summer Shred Day being planned Tuesday, July 15, on the Manhattan and Salina campuses. This event allows departments to safely dispose of university paper records containing security-related information. Continue reading “Summer Shred Day set July 15 on Manhattan and Salina campuses”
With the introduction of iOS 6 by Apple, Apple has changed the way that application developers and advertisers within apps are able to target ads and track usage. Previously, Apple allowed developers access to a hardware-based ID number to allow such tracking ability, but they have moved to a software-based system in iOS.
Apple is allowing users to turn off such targeted tracking with a “Limit Ad Tracking” feature, but they make it difficult to find. Continue reading “New ad-privacy control in iOS 6; how to limit ad tracking”
