IT Security

Tips and practical guides that help BC users protect accounts, devices, and data with a focus on everyday security tasks

Articles (11)

Avoiding Malicious Browser Extensions

This guide explains how to identify safe browser extensions, avoid malicious ones, and protect your device and college data from unauthorized access.

Basic Technology Security Expectations

Knowledge about Bellevue College Technology Security

Compromised Account?

This guide explains how to respond quickly if you suspect unauthorized access to your Microsoft 365 account, including password resets, MFA checks, and incident reporting.

Electronic Data Classification and Security

Knowledge About Data Security

Email Safe Links

Your Bellevue College email is protected from malicious links by system enhancements

Employee Impersonation

This guide explains how attackers impersonate academic leaders to trick users into sharing information, buying gift cards, or granting access to systems.

Safe Use of AI Tools

This guide explains how to safely use AI tools at Bellevue College, including Copilot, Teams AI, and Zoom AI, and outlines restrictions on unapproved AI note‑taking tools.

Secure Use of Canvas LMS

This guide explains how to use Canvas securely, protect student data, manage course content safely, and avoid common LMS‑related security risks.

Social Engineering

How Social Engineering scams and phishing is used to gain access to someone's account information.

Use of Strong Passwords

Knowledge about creating strong passwords

View Recent Account Activity

How to review recent activity on my Microsoft account to see if there has been any suspicious activity. This works for any Microsoft account, not just the one provided by Bellevue College for work or college purposes.