The State of WV Office of Technology will be performing emergency maintenance on the UPS that powers the Data Center at the Capitol Campus Building 6 Room B110. This maintenance will be performed on 07 March 2023 after 1:00 PM. While loss of power is not expected to happen, there is a potential for this to occur that may affect connectivity for some customers. Please contact the WVNET Help Desk if you experience any issues.
UPDATE 3/9 7:47 AM: AEP successfully completed repairs and all circuits were active by approximately 11:00 PM 03/08/2024. A 2000-foot section of cable needed to be replaced in a rural area of WV that required technicians to physically climb poles and use tents for splicing instead of typically utilized machinery. The repair efforts impacted multiple circuit providers beyond those we utilize but all current operations have returned to normal. If you continue to experience issues, please contact the WVNET Help Desk for assistance.
The WV Library Commission posted a reminder that you can get your state library card on their website. More info here: Are you interested in getting access to the WVLC? Here is solution….follow the link below to fill out the library card request form. Once we create your card you will get an email, and then your physical card will be mailed to you. Please note any form submitted after 5 pm we will get
Pretexting is when the bad guys create a false scenario using a made-up identity or pose as someone you know. They can even pose as employees of bank or credit card companies to manipulate you into divulging personal or sensitive information. How it Works: Common Tactics of InfluenceThe bad guys will try to persuade you into giving them sensitive information. Oftentimes, the information that they need is not specific to your organization. Below are examples
Our Network Operations Center is available 24/7/365 to assist with technical issues and questions.
In This Issue Update From the Executive Director! After a long summer break, it is time to get back into the swing of the new academic season. We have been working all summer long to ensure that we have systems up to date and are prepared for students to return. Part of these preparations include the continued efforts to increase the bandwidth available to state agencies. We have long been working on implementing new paths
The WVNET Banner and Degree Works functional team has set aside an hour each week to be available for informal discussion of Banner or Degree Works issues. Every Tuesday at 11am, beginning on November 12, you can click on the link and go online with us with whatever issues you like. We look forward to seeing you there. Who We Are Dianne Sisler – Banner Financial Aid & General Barbara Long – DegreeWorks Cristina Shannon – Banner Finance/Accounts Receivable Jenny
Sophos describes a QR code phishing (quishing) campaign that targeted its own employees in an attempt to steal information.
