Information Security at Yosemite Community College District empowers innovation without
compromise. We are dedicated to proactively safeguarding our staff and students from
all potential threats.
Mission
At Yosemite Community College District, our Information Security team delivers cutting-edge
cybersecurity and compliance solutions that enhance, rather than hinder, seamless
and advanced learning experiences while providing exceptional value to the district.
Values
At Yosemite Community College District’s Information Security Department, we uphold
the highest standards of integrity and humility, ensuring excellence while treating
everyone with the empathy and respect they deserve.
Report any suspected incidents, including compromised accounts, information disclosure,
or lost devices immediately by submitting a ServiceNow incident. For more urgent matters,
please contact the IT Service Desk at 209-575-7800 opt. 4.
Passwords shouldn't be written on sticky notes, stored in email or saved in plain
old documents. A password manager is a secure app that keeps passwords encrypted and
backed up for safekeeping.
YCCD has now transitioned to requiring a second factor of authentication when logging
in. Multi-Factor Authentication requires at least a second additional login step before
you can access an account after proving your username and password. It combines something
you know (your password) with something you have (a key or code), keeping you safer
online.
The best password is the one you don't know. Use a password generator to create long,
complex passwords, and use a different password for every single account.
Don't select the "remember me" option on websites. Always logout when you're finished
using your device, and let a password manager remember all your passwords and login
for you next time.
Software updates contain important security and usability improvements. Always update
browsers, apps, and your operating system promptly so that old bugs don't give hackers
a way into your devices.
Using HTTP means that anyone can spy on the data you're sending over the web, making
it easier for someone to steal your username and password. Look for HTTPS for a secure
connection on the web.
Keep prying eyes away from your computer and mobile devices with automatic lock screens.
Set your screen to time out after a few minutes of inactivity and require a PIN or
passcode to get back in to your device.
Before you download that app or sign up for that new website, read the privacy and
permissions policy so you understand how it plans to store your data.