Student Inform—September 16, 2024
- Scrappy's Password Tips
- Student Employees: Cybersecurity Awareness Training
- Need Technology Support?
Scrappy's Password Tips
Want to keep your online accounts safe? Scrappy shares his hoot-worthy password tips! Learn how to create strong passwords and stay one step ahead of cybercriminals:
- Keep it complex, kiddo! (KICK!) Scrappy likes to add some KICK to his passwords by incorporating a mix of numbers, special characters, and uppercase and lowercase letters. He avoids simple or guessable patterns like "password1234."
- Uniqueness matters: Scrappy has a different password for each account.
- Length is strength: Even though Scrappy has only 4 fingers on each hand, he makes sure to count one hand again when counting how many characters his password has. He knows it should include at least 12 characters.
- Phrases may outperform words: Scrappy likes to use the phrase from his bucket list "Complete 63 Before Your Degree!" to construct a password. Consider using memorable phrases or short sentences as passwords.
- Update passwords regularly: Scrappy changes his password every 6 months. He recommends you change yours as often, or at least once a year. That is why your KSU password expires yearly. You will receive email reminders via KSUmail starting 30 days prior to the expiration date.
If you suspect your account has been compromised—especially if you receive an unexpected
Duo push—change your password immediately! Always remember: Never accept an unexpected Duo push.
How to Change Your Password
As noted above, your KSU password expires yearly, and you will receive email reminders via KSUmail. However, you can change your password prior to the automatic expiration date by logging in to netid.kennesaw.edu and following the prompts.
Student Employees: Cybersecurity Awareness Training
The University System of Georgia (USG) requires all KSU employees, including student assistants, to complete Cybersecurity Awareness Training by October 31.
The training is available on KnowBe4, the USG's cybersecurity training platform. You
can access it via a link included in the email you received from donotreply@know.be4.com on August 30 with the subject line [EXTERNAL] You've been enrolled in the Fall 2024 Cybersecurity Awareness Training.
UITS is here for you! If you have questions or concerns, please contact the KSU Service Desk.
Need Technology Support?
Do you need help using technology at KSU? UITS is here for you!
Contact the KSU Service Desk for Support
Visit us in person:
Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m.–9 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Kennesaw: Sturgis Library, Suite 4500 (New location!)
- Marietta: Academic Building, Lower Level
Call:
470-578-3555
Email:
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One-on-One Technology Training
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- Word
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