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Information Security Awareness Training

January 15, 2021TechNews202101, Information Security, Information Security Awareness, Professional Development, trainingito0

Cybersecurity incidents can have a significant impact on an organization. In 2019, the average cost of a data breach was $3.9 million! We all must do our part to reduce information security risks and protect our information. Ongoing employee information security awareness training is a requirement of Massachusetts protection of personal information regulations (201 CMR 17.00).

Beginning in the new year, Simmons Technology will be offering security awareness training on “Remote Work Safety.” Don’t miss-out! Morning and afternoon sessions will be provided:

Monday, Feb 22, 2021 10:00 AM + 2:00 PM
Tuesday, Feb 23, 2021 10:00 AM + 2:00 PM
Wednesday, Feb 24, 2021 10:00 AM + 2:00 PM

If none of these dates or times work for you or your office, no problem. Simmons Security Analyst [email protected] can schedule a time that works for you or your group.

Simmons Technology appreciates your cooperation in our effort to improve the overall security of University data. To read more about information security and the handling of sensitive information visit our Information Security page: infosec.simmons.edu

Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions or feedback.

Adobe Sign

January 15, 2021TechNews202101, Adobe, Adobe Signito0

Adobe Sign is now available simplifying the signing of documents in our remote environment. Adobe Sign is a cloud-based solution supporting verifiable e-signatures, approvals, and acknowledgements. Simmons’ signing policy and Adobe Sign instructions are available on the Service Desk website.

Beware of Stimulus Check Scams!

January 15, 2021TechNews2020, 202101, Information Security, IRS, Scam, Stimulus Checkito0

In response to COVID-19, Congress approved stimulus payments as part of the CARES Act in March 2020. A second round of stimulus payments were approved in December.

The promise of expeditious payments has been a vehicle for scammers attempting to steal your personal information.

If you receive a text message regarding your stimulus payments, be careful. It may be a fraud! Messages may suggest “further action is required” or contain links to a fake state agency website where you may be asked to enter personal or financial information such as a bank account number.

According to the IRS, recipients of stimulus payments will receive the money via direct deposit, and for those who do not have their information on file, the IRS will send the money by check or debit card. In general, however, no action is required.

The IRS does not send unsolicited texts or emails and would not threaten people with jail or lawsuits. It is recommended that if you receive a suspicious message related to stimulus payments, to take a screenshot and report it to [email protected]

More information about stimulus payments can be found on the IRS website: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment