Instructure Cybersecurity Incident

St. Petersburg College received notice from Instructure (Canvas Learning Management System) of a cybersecurity incident involving a recent data breach affecting colleges, universities and other organizations.

In summary, the notice states:

“Instructure recently experienced a cybersecurity incident perpetrated by a criminal threat actor. We are actively investigating this incident with the help of outside forensics experts. We are working quickly to understand the extent of the incident and actively taking steps to minimize its impact. Maintaining your trust is our highest priority, and we are committed to transparency throughout this process. We will provide new information as it is confirmed.

While our investigation continues alongside our outside forensics experts, at this stage we believe the incident has been contained.”

At this time, the vendor has shared that the information potentially impacted is limited to basic user details, such as name and email address. In addition, additional security measures have been implemented by Instructure. College leadership is aware of the situation, is continuing to monitor updates, and will share additional information as needed. No additional action is required at this time.

For more information from Instructure, please visit: https://status.instructure.com/incidents/9wm4knj2r64z