NDUS enhances cyber security efforts

The chancellor of the North Dakota University System says they are working with some “top notch” companies to ensure sensitive information is secure from cyber-attacks.

Mark Hagerott was responding to questions at a recent NDUS meeting regarding the October request that all employees change account passwords after a security “concern” was detected.

Hagerott says he can’t be too specific about the incident – except to say it’s part of an ongoing battle.  “We are in a cyber war.  It is knocking institutions out and bringing countries great harm.  This is happening everyday.  We had something out of an abundance of caution and had people change passwords – which is not unusual.”

Hagerott says the board will likely receive a more classified briefing on cyber security in near future.