Deputy Principal Operations

With the recent data breach from Ticketmaster in the news, I would like to remind all members of the College community of the importance of strong passwords.  Using a simple eight-number password takes a hacker 37 seconds to break into your account.  The Australian Signals Directorate suggests that the most effective way of protecting your personal information is using a passphrase.  A passphrase is a longer form of password that uses four or more random words with the strongest passphrases being more than 14 characters long (https://www.cyber.gov.au/about-us/news/ditch-password-for-passphrases).

Other means to protect your password from hackers include:

• Use password software to randomly generate strong passwords.
• Use a different password for each online account.
• Always enable MFA/2FA for online accounts that have this option available.
• Be aware of suspicious activity, whether you are receiving random MFA verification requests or have clicked on a suspicious link.

A reminder to all families that the College gates are closed throughout the day, and all drop-offs and pick-ups should occur in the Kiss and Ride on either Jersey Road or Carrington Road. If there is a meeting arranged at the College or if families are using the Uniform Shop, you will be required to use the intercom at the Visitors’ car parking to be admitted on site.

John Gilmore
Deputy Principal Operations