Traveling Abroad This Summer? Plan Ahead for System Access
Kalamazoo Valley blocks login attempts from outside the U.S. In order to ensure continued access while traveling, employees should complete identity verification in advance. This can be done in person at a campus computer lab or through a scheduled virtual appointment with a valid photo ID. Taking a few minutes to plan ahead will help prevent access issues while abroad.
 
Security Best Practices to Detect and Avoid Phishing Attempts
To help protect your personal information and institutional data, please keep the following security best practices in mind when reviewing your messages.

• Be suspicious of unexpected emails, texts or messages claiming to come from Canvas, Instructure, IT departments, other instructors or students.  

• Be suspicious of messages that use language that creates urgency such as “your account will be disabled” or “reset your password immediately.”  

• Do not respond to messages asking for your personal information, account information or credentials. If you are concerned, verify with a reliable resource using a known phone number, website or known email address. 

• Never click login links in emails; instead, access institutional systems through bookmarked websites or by manually typing known URLs into your browser.  

• Examine sender addresses and links for misspellings, unusual domains, extra words or fake login pages, remembering that attackers often make addresses appear legitimate at first glance.