Posts Categorized: Security

Troubleshooting Email and MFA on iPhone
The IT for Learning Department strongly recommends the Outlook Mobile App for all staff wanting to view work emails on their mobile device. However we are aware that some staff... Read more

Using Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Authenticator provides MFA validation Conditional Access for GVSD employees accessing certain web apps and services when off-site. Instructions for setting up Authenticator are here. Once you have the app... Read more

Conditional Access
What is Conditional Access?
In order to keep our security and privacy protocols aligned with industry standards, the IT for Learning Department is introducing Conditional Access policies. Conditional Access makes it... Read more
Account Compromise and Password Changes
If you are required to change your password because your account credentials have been compromised please follow the instructions below.
Method 1: Changing your password from the Staff Portal page
Go... Read more

Set Up Microsoft Authenticator
When you are signing into a service managed by Conditional Access from a personal device on a network connection other than SD61 (ex. your home internet, Shaw Open, your phone’s... Read more
Password Reuse=Major Headaches
There are over 11 billion leaked emails and passwords available on the web, you can check yours here. Reusing passwords puts you at risk and can lead to endless encounters... Read more

Single Sign-On
What is is Single Sign-On?
Single Sign-On is a service that reduces the number of times staff members need to enter their username/password in order to access various District supported web... Read more
Passphrase Passwords
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Untangling Chrome Extensions
The Google Chrome browser typically ranks near the top of the list when it comes to security. Generally the extensions available to Chrome browsers are safe too, but they can... Read more

Spotlight on Spoofing
What is Spoofing?
The word spoof is often used to describe satirical, goofball comedy films that, on the surface, pose as legitimate versions of a more serious genre. The classic movie... Read more