Mar 11, 2019 | Student News
Try a new password system! Verizon’s recent Data Breach Report showed that 81% of hacking-related breaches used either stolen or weak passwords.
Recent hacking at higher education institutions remind us that passwords are vital to an institutions data security. Verizon’s recent Data Breach Report showed that 81% of hacking-related breaches used either stolen or weak passwords. And, a new survey from Dark Reading shows 44% of organizations say users pose the greatest threat to data security!
Does your MyNMC password look like one of these? Jack&Jill22? Zeus12? GreatLakes19?, or Year2019-20?
Those are easy guess passwords, yes they meet the criteria of 8 characters, one upper case letter, one lower case letter, and one number. But, your password protects very private student information that is federally protected thru FERPA including: Grades, Moodle Coursework, Email correspondence, Scholarship Info, Student Services Information and more!
Why not try a new password system. One that’s still memorable but far more complex. I am going to give you a few examples*, pick a system, and please, give it a try.
Use a Password Saying. Make it memorable to you, but difficult for someone to guess. Here are a few examples, based on quotes:
- 0allthosewhowanderarelost (From “Not all those who wander are lost” or
- 1st&bestVistoconquerself (from “First and best victory is to conquer self”).
Another option that I also recommend is coming up with a saying about a goal that you want to say to yourself over and over again. Why not take advantage of having to type it in every day to reinforce your goal.
- GoW8lkingM0r3 (Go Walking More) or
- Study120-2day (Study 120 mins today) or
- 1QuitSm0king (I Quit Smoking) or
- Read8lot2day! (Readalottoday!)
Another style of password system is to use 4 unrelated words plus a number to create a password such as:
- 7TigerHealthCandleButtress
- GargantuanWhim52TalentDelta (Go walking to day 52 mins)
- YodelOctopusGargantuanEngineer2Day (YOGAtoday)
So visit Password Self-Service on MyNMC NOW and change your password!
Any questions, please contact the NMC Technology Help Desk at 231-995-3020 or visit nmc.edu/help.
*Please do not use any of these examples as your new password!! Be creative!
Mar 11, 2019 | Intercom, Tech Tips
Try a new password system! Verizon’s recent Data Breach Report showed that 81% of hacking-related breaches used either stolen or weak passwords.
Recent hacking at higher education institutions remind us that passwords are vital to an institutions data security. Verizon’s recent Data Breach Report showed that 81% of hacking-related breaches used either stolen or weak passwords. And, a new survey from Dark Reading shows 44% of organizations say users pose the greatest threat to data security!
Does your MyNMC password look like one of these? Students19? Jennifer12? Teaching19? or Year2019-20?
Those are easy guess passwords, yes they meet the criteria of 8 characters, one upper case letter, one lower case letter, and one number. But, your password protects very private student information that is federally protected thru FERPA including: Grades, Moodle Coursework, Email correspondence, Scholarship Info, Student Services Information and more!
Why not try a new password system. One that’s still memorable but far more complex. I am going to give you a few examples*, pick a system and please, give it a try.
Use a Password Saying. Make it memorable to you, but difficult for someone to guess. Here are a few examples, based on quotes:
- 0allthosewhowanderarelost (From “Not all those who wander are lost” or
- 1st&bestVistoconquerself (from “First and best victory is to conquer self”).
Another option that I also recommend is coming up with a saying about a goal that you want to say to yourself over and over again. Why not take advantage of having to type it in every day to reinforce your goal.
- GoW8lkingM0r3 (Go Walking More) or
- Study120-2day (Study 120 mins today) or
- 1QuitSm0king (I Quit Smoking) or
- Read8lot2day! (Readalottoday!)
Another style of password system is to use 4 unrelated words plus a number to create a password such as:
- 7TigerHealthCandleButtress
- GargantuanWhim52TalentDelta (Go walking to day 52 mins)
- YodelOctopusGargantuanEngineer2Day (YOGAtoday)
So visit Password Self-Service on MyNMC NOW and change your password!
Any questions, please contact the NMC Technology Help Desk at 231-995-3020 or visit nmc.edu/help.
*Please do not use any of these examples as your new password!! Be creative!
Mar 11, 2019 | HR Corner, Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Mar 11, 2019 | HR Corner, Intercom
March Wellness Break:
Monday- March 25, 2019
NO SWEAT WORKOUT!
10 a.m.- Great Lakes Campus 101
12 p.m.- University Center 106
3 p.m.- Main Campus- Health Science 114
No Sweat Workout: Take a quick 15 minute break for a workout using gliding discs, bender balls & resistance bands to wake up your body’s metabolism, stimulate blood flow, and increase energy expenditure. According to Peter T. Katzmarzyk, Ph.D.: “Even within physically active individuals, there was a strong association between sitting and risk of mortality… This is an important observation because it suggests that high amounts of sitting cannot be compensated for with occasional leisure time physical activity even if the amount exceeds the current minimum physical activity recommendations.”
Mar 11, 2019 | HR Corner, Intercom
Deadline is May 31, 2019
Two easy steps:
1- Complete the online Health Assessment- The health assessment guides you through a series of questions to help discover why it is important to make healthy choices. The health assessment can be completed in as little as 10-12 minutes. After you complete the health assessment, you will be provided with a picture of your current health including any health risks.
2- Visit your doctor and have them complete the Qualification Form– The Physician Health Screening (Qualification Form) helps you establish a relationship with your primary care physician to identify health risks, and to use that information to improve your health. As part of your visit, your physician will complete the Qualification Form with you. You or your physician’s office may return the form for processing. However, it is your responsibility to ensure the form is returned on time.
Access the Qualification form here.
To access the information simply log into your BCBSM webpage- choose the Health and Wellness tab- WebMD- Take your Health Assessment. Additional information can be found under the Rewards Tab.
