TCAPS Technology Update

TCAPS Families:

We want to thank you again for your patience in recent weeks. As you may already be aware, we are currently investigating a network disruption that impacted the functionality and access of certain systems. Upon discovery of this incident, we immediately disconnected access to the network and promptly engaged a specialized third-party cybersecurity firm and IT personnel to assist with securing the environment, as well as, to conduct a comprehensive investigation to determine the nature and scope of the incident. Since the forensic investigation remains ongoing, we will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.

At this time, we are currently investigating whether personally identifiable information was potentially impacted. Should we discover individuals’ personally identifiable information was potentially impacted, we will notify those individuals directly.  I would like to again stress that to date, TCAPS has no reports of identity theft or fraud arising out of the incident. 

We are aware that a ransomware group is claiming responsibility for the district’s recent network disruption. Details have been shared with our investigators. 

Again, we’d like to thank all of you for your understanding as we navigate this sensitive situation. We’ll continue to update you with more information along the way.

Sincerely,

John R. VanWagoner II, Ph.D.