Lewis-Clark State College

Lewis-Clark State College, also known as Lewis & Clark College, is a higher education institution located in the United States. As a college, its primary function is to provide academic instruction and educational programs to students. The institution offers educational services that support student learning and development. It employs faculty and administrative staff to facilitate teaching, learning, and campus operations. The college maintains facilities such as classrooms, libraries, and technology infrastructure to deliver its educational mission. Its core activities include delivering curriculum, assessing student performance, and fostering student development.

In May 2023, the college was affected by a global data breach involving a vulnerability in the MOVEit Transfer software used by the National Student Clearinghouse, which exposed personally identifiable information for some students. The breach did not compromise systems directly managed by the college, and the National Student Clearinghouse led the response while offering credit monitoring to potentially affected individuals. In March 2023, Lewis & Clark College suffered a ransomware attack by the threat group Vice Society that disrupted campus IT systems, including phone networks and WiFi. The attack prompted contingency measures for emergency communications and led to the leakage of stolen files containing sensitive personnel and student data dating back over a decade. The college worked with external experts to restore operations, investigate the incident, and prioritize service resumption and data integrity. These incidents highlight the institution's reliance on third‑party vendors and its exposure to cyber threats targeting higher education environments.