Category: Students

Make it a Resolution in 2019 to Stay ‘Cyber’ Safe

Here are a few good online habits for 2019. Happy New Year! 1. Avoid using public Wi-Fi networks to conduct personal business, bank, or shop online. 2. Before submitting sensitive information online, like passwords or payment details, make sure your browser is using https:// 3. If your browser warns you that the website you are…Continue Reading Make it a Resolution in 2019 to Stay ‘Cyber’ Safe

Winter Break Hours

The College of Charleston IT Helpdesk will be operating in a limited capacity Saturday, December 22 through Sunday, December 23 and again Wednesday, December 26 through Sunday, December 30. The IT Helpdesk will be monitoring chat at help.cofc.edu and email at helpdesk@cofc.edu. The IT Helpdesk will not be available via telephone on these days. As always, an on-call technician will be available for faculty and staff emergencies outside…Continue Reading Winter Break Hours

Reminder: Register Now for Self-Service Password Reset 

A follow-up to our November message to remind you to register for Self-Service Password Reset. If you haven’t already, take a few minutes before leaving for winter break and register your account for Self-Service Password Reset. We know it’s a busy time of year, but many people leave for break and forget their passwords once…Continue Reading Reminder: Register Now for Self-Service Password Reset 

Good Luck on Final Exams

Good luck on final exams College of Charleston students! Need to print final assignments or exam study notes? Printing locations on campus include the Addlestone Library and Education Center Atrium. Students can also send print jobs from personal devices to printers in these locations using Mobility Print. Devices must be connected to the Ethernet or eduroam wireless…Continue Reading Good Luck on Final Exams

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Critical Infrastructure

During week 4 of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month we’re providing examples of how the public can play a role in keeping the nation’s critical infrastructure (services essential to our day-to-day lives) safe. Information Technology and Communications are key critical infrastructure sectors (example: the Internet) central to the nation’s security, economy, public health and safety. Here’s…Continue Reading National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Critical Infrastructure

Check CougarAlert Settings Ahead of Potential Inclement Weather

As College leadership continues to monitor and prepare for potential inclement weather from Hurricane Michael, and to ensure that you receive future CougarAlert notifications by your preferred method, we ask that you please log into MyCharleston and review your CougarAlert settings. CougarAlert is the emergency notification system the College uses to send important information to students, faculty, staff and…Continue Reading Check CougarAlert Settings Ahead of Potential Inclement Weather

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Careers is Cybersecurity

It’s Week 2 of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and the topic is careers in information security. With our cyber world expanding, the shortage of cybersecurity professionals remains a concern. Are you a college student interested in technology, or perhaps a parent with tech-minded kids, maybe a teacher or counselor who advises on career paths? Consider the job…Continue Reading National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Careers is Cybersecurity

Antivirus Protection No Longer Provided for Personal Computers

The Division of Information Technology is transitioning to a new enterprise solution for antivirus protection, SentinelOne. Unfortunately, with this transition, antivirus protection provided by the College will no longer be available for personal computers, as SentinelOne does not accommodate home use. If you are currently using Kaspersky on your personally-owned device, it is recommended that…Continue Reading Antivirus Protection No Longer Provided for Personal Computers

Information Technology Hurricane Preparedness Guide

As we all keep an eye on Hurricane Florence, now is the time to prepare. – Update your CougarAlert emergency contact information in MyCharleston. – Update your Emergency Evacuation Plan information in MyCharleston. – Back up College-related files to OneDrive (faculty/staff) and Google Drive (students). – Protect your computer equipment. – Know which applications might…Continue Reading Information Technology Hurricane Preparedness Guide