Cybersecurity Applies to Everyone
Protecting personal and university data is essential, and we’ve made it easy for you to play your part. Our Information Security resources provide simple, effective ways to secure your accounts and data. Explore our library of short video tutorials to learn effortless ways to enhance your cybersecurity both at MC and at home.
Video Tutorials
Below contains a selection of the cybersecurity focused videos created by our department to help educate and guide the MC community on simple ways to enhance their cybersecurity. Please feel free to explore the full playlist to view videos on more topics as we create and expand the content available.
Activating Your MyMC Account
Registering Apple Devices on MC Wifi
Changing Your MyMC Password
Tips to enhance your cybersecurity.
- Do not share passwords or sensitive information with others.
- Look for red flags in emails and text messages that the sender is not who they say they are.
- Do not open email attachments or links from untrusted sources.
- Use longer, complex passwords with your online accounts.
- Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on your accounts to protect against unauthorized access.
- Back up your devices and files frequently.
- Be wary of unsolicited communications via email and social media applications such as Facebook Messenger and GroupMe.
- Official MC communications will not be sourced from student accounts.
- Do not reuse passwords across multiple websites.
- If you believe your MyMC Account has been compromised, please change your password immediately and inform us at helpdesk.mc.edu so we can further assist you.
Cybersecurity Training
Faculty and Staff of Mississippi College are required to participate in annual cybersecurity training. Access to our training platform will be communicated to you via your campus email. This training prepares employees to be aware of online threats and practice good security hygiene.
