The state of Florida has instituted a mandate to block certain applications and websites originating from some foreign countries including China and Russia.
The following applications meet the criteria in Florida statue 112.22(1)(f) and are prohibited on college-owned devices and networks:
- TikTok
- QQ
- WeChat
- Kaspersky
- VKontakte (VK)
You may access the prohibited application list HERE
To comply with the states mandate, Broward College has blocked the websites and applications listed above.
The following images show the messages you will receive when trying to access the websites and applications:
TikTok
QQ
WeChat
Kaspersky
Vkontakte (VK)
If you encounter any other websites that are blocked or restricted, please take a moment to open a helpdesk ticket by clicking the following link: Urgent Support Needed and selecting “Issues with Blocked Website”. Your input will help us identify and review these websites to ensure they are safe and align with our information security policies. https://www.broward.edu/legal/policies-and-procedures
Review steps include:
- Website category
- Website security
- Website reputation
The site will be reviewed by the Cybersecurity team to determine if it should be allowed.