Richland Community College is grappling with the aftermath of a cyber attack that struck on February 17, resulting in a significant disruption to its systems. Although in-person classes are continuing, the incident has rendered network servers, phones, select department emails, and the college website inoperable. The college, in a news release, identified the event as a “network security incident” and assured stakeholders that its information technology security team, in collaboration with external cybersecurity professionals, is actively working to assess and address the interruption.
While students can access online courses through the “Canvas” system, crucial components vital for normal operations are still offline. The statement emphasizes that student and faculty/staff emails remain accessible, with alternative assistance provided at the Student Success Center for matters like registration, classes, scholarships, and transcripts. Richland Community College is diligently working around the clock to restore normalcy, acknowledging the challenges but refraining from sharing further details about the incident at this time.
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