All Fleming users are responsible for maintaining the security of their Fleming user account(s). Safeguarding your account is essential to protecting your digital identity, your personal information, any confidential resources in your possession and sensitive college information you may have access to.
There are several methods to ensure your account remains secure and accessible only to you.
Use Strong & Unique Passwords
- Create a strong password that is long (at least 10 characters) & complex (uses at least 3 character types). Learn more.
- Create a unique password and avoid reusing it for other systems. Use a password manager to help with this.
- Guard it carefully (e.g., don’t share it or write it down)
Use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Passwords alone are no longer sufficient to protect online services.
- MFA is a simple method of adding extra protection to your personal user account(s).
- Security is increased by requiring more than one form of identification during the sign-in process.
- MFA is required when accessing College systems remotely, from anywhere off campus.
- Learn more about MFA services at Fleming College.
By Cyber-aware
- Learn more about the importance of cyber security by being aware of cyber risks and practices to stay cyber safe.
- Fleming staff are required to take mandatory annual cybersecurity awareness training.
- Fleming students are also encouraged to use their LinkedIn Learning access for optional cybersecurity training.
- Phishing is the top attack method used by threat actors to target victims. Learn the 7 Red Flags of Phishing.