System Outage Update March 27, 2023

Good afternoon, 

Zoom Forum 

Tomorrow we are hosting another campus forum via Zoom at 10:00am PST. As we did last week, we will open the floor for operational questions. If you have a question you’d like to submit, please e-mail it to cchiappa@shoreline.edu by 9:00am tomorrow 3/28/23. 

New Security Software for Laptops 

Today TSS deployed a new security software on Windows laptops called Sentinel. You will see two (2) notifications on your laptop as this occurs indicating the deployment of Sentinel and another confirming when Sentinel is deployed.  

This update is for your laptop only. Please do NOT use your desktops at this time, and continue to leave them unplugged/without a power source.  

As a general guideline, TSS recommends rebooting your machine at least once a week. 

If you have questions about this, please contact support@shoreline.edu.  

One Drive 

We have received several questions specific to OneDrive. Please note that OneDrive Instructions have been updated for both Mac and Windows machines and can be found here. 

FAQS 

Our FAQs have been updated on the support.shoreline.edu site. We will continue to update them throughout the week. 

Have a great night! 

TSS Deploying LAPTOP New Security Software – What You Will See!

Good Morning Colleagues,

TSS is deploying a new security software called Sentinel. You will see two (2) notifications on your laptop as this occurs indicating the deployment of Sentinel and another confirming when Sentinel is deployed.  

This update if for your laptop only. Please do NOT use your desktops at this time, and continue to leave them unplugged/without a power source.

If you have not yet seen this update, please restart your laptop to implement it. Questions can be submitted to support@shoreline.edu.


Thank you!

Veronica Zura
Executive Director of Human Resources

Shoreline Community College
www.shoreline.edu  |  206.546.7858

System Outage Update March 24, 2023

Good afternoon,

First of all, I want to say a huge congratulations to the faculty of our Nursing Program for graduating the largest class ever yesterday, with forty new nurses proudly walking across the stage!

Media Inquiries

Yesterday we had several media outlets visit campus, and we did issue a press release about the ransomware incident. As a gentle reminder, please note that all media inquiries or questions should be funneled directly through Cat Chiappa, our new Executive Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing. The reason for this is that the investigation is ongoing, and we want to make sure that we are streamlining all updates and communication for consistency.

Wi-Fi Hotspots

In other news, TSS has deployed Wi-Fi hotspots throughout campus and are working to make them as effective as possible. We hope to have a map showing their locations around campus early next week.

OneDrive

We have received several questions about how to restore a OneDrive, and detailed instructions can be found here

CybersecurityRecommendations

Many of you have asked about best practices for general cybersecurity. Here are a few recommendations to consider:

  • Remember to stay vigilant against suspicious communications. If you receive an email, text or phone call from a sender you do not recognize, do not respond, open the messageor download attachments. Only click on links or attachments from emails you trust. If you think you have received a suspicious communication, please let your supervisors know so that TSS may assist you.
  • Always use strong passwords. Strong passwords typically include a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols. Do not repeat or use the same passwords across accounts.
  • It is always advisable to regularly review and monitoryour accounts. If you notice any unusual activity, it is recommended that you contact that account institution immediately.

FAQs

Lastly, we received several great questions in today’s Zoom meeting. We will continue to update the FAQ list next week, and you can find the current iteration here.

Enjoy your weekend!

Jack Kahn

Systems Outage Update- March 23rd 9:00pm

Systems Outage Update March 23, 2023 

Good evening, 

Today I want to give you a couple of quick operational updates from our TSS team. 

Office Desktops: Please make sure that department desktops are powered down and unplugged.  Our settings will power the computers back on in the morning if they are not unplugged. 

Computer Peripherals and Accessories: If you need to work remotely, you may bring monitors, cables, or any other necessary technological accessory home to use with your laptop. Please make sure you notify your supervisor. 

Have a great night! 

Cat Chiappa 

Executive Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing 

support@shoreline.edu 

Press Release- System Outage

Shoreline Community College- System Outage

(Shoreline, Wash., March 23, 2023) – Shoreline Community College (Shoreline) 

On March 20, 2023, Shoreline Community College (Shoreline) experienced a ransomware incident that is temporarily impacting certain on-campus operations. Immediately upon detecting the incident, Shoreline’s IT team took steps to contain the incident, and engaged industry leading third-party cybersecurity experts to help the investigation and restoration processes. We have also notified local and federal authorities. Our Administrators, Faculty, and Staff are working proactively with campus partners to continue supporting our students, staff, and members of our community.

Unfortunately, this incident has caused a disruption to several on-campus services. Therefore, we have transitioned the majority of our operations to remote work until further notice. Please note our campus remains open for those who need it. Safety & Security, along with the Parent Child Center, and Facilities will continue to operate as usual. 

Our teams, in partnership with third-party cybersecurity experts, are working to restore impacted systems as quickly and as safely as possible. We deeply regret the inconvenience this has caused our Shoreline community, and we continue to work diligently to resolve this issue. We are committed to a culture of transparency and honesty in the Shoreline community, and will continue to provide additional updates as appropriate.

About Shoreline Community College:

Founded in 1964, Shoreline Community College offers more than 100 rigorous academic and professional/technical degrees and certificates to meet the lifelong learning needs of its diverse students and communities. Dedicated faculty and staff are committed to the educational success of its nearly 10,000 students who hail from across the United States and over 50 countries. Located 10 miles north of downtown Seattle, Shoreline’s campus is one of the most strikingly beautiful college campuses in Washington state. For more information about SCC, visit www.shoreline.edu