Security Task Force Renamed Higher Education Information Security Council

Created by Valerie M. Vogel (EDUCAUSE) on October 7, 2009

Security Task Force Renamed Higher Education Information Security Council

The EDUCAUSE and Internet2 Computer and Network Security Task Force has been renamed the Higher Education Information Security Council. The name change reflects the maturation of the task force's work. The council, which EDUCAUSE and Internet2 will continue to sponsor, is part of the EDUCAUSE Cybersecurity Initiative.

Cybersecurity Meetings, Sessions, and Seminars at EDUCAUSE 2009

Hear Rodney Petersen, government relations officer and director of cybersecurity initiative for EDUCAUSE, share what's new this year for security-related issues at the conference. You can also drop by EDUCAUSE Central at the conference to meet him and learn more about how EDUCAUSE can help you address security and privacy issues on your campus.
Discuss issues in depth in preconference seminars covering topics such as building a standards-based information security program using ISO standards, security awareness for the Net Generation, practical building blocks for access management, and identity management for CIOs (leveraging federations).
Listen to a panel of campuses and vendors discuss how they've effectively integrated IdM services and ERP systems at the Identity & Access Management Working Group open meeting.
Learn more about cybersecurity initiatives at the Higher Education Information Security Council (formerly the Security Task Force) meeting, including progress in strategic areas such as executive commitment and action, data privacy and security, effective practices and solutions, information sharing mechanisms, and new tools and technologies.
Peruse the many security and privacy offerings within the Security, Policy, and Privacy track.

Don't Forget—October Is National Cyber Security Awareness Month

Help increase cybersecurity awareness among your students, faculty, and staff by bringing October's National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) activities to your institution. Learn more about NCSAM from the National Cyber Security Alliance. Access additional EDUCAUSE cybersecurity resources to help plan activities on your campus.

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		Security Task Force Renamed Higher Education Information Security Council Created by Valerie M. Vogel (EDUCAUSE) on October 7, 2009 Security Task Force Renamed Higher Education Information Security Council The EDUCAUSE and Internet2 Computer and Network Security Task Force has been renamed the Higher Education Information Security Council. The name change reflects the maturation of the task force's work. The council, which EDUCAUSE and Internet2 will continue to sponsor, is part of the EDUCAUSE Cybersecurity Initiative. Cybersecurity Meetings, Sessions, and Seminars at EDUCAUSE 2009 Hear Rodney Petersen, government relations officer and director of cybersecurity initiative for EDUCAUSE, share what's new this year for security-related issues at the conference. You can also drop by EDUCAUSE Central at the conference to meet him and learn more about how EDUCAUSE can help you address security and privacy issues on your campus. Discuss issues in depth in preconference seminars covering topics such as building a standards-based information security program using ISO standards, security awareness for the Net Generation, practical building blocks for access management, and identity management for CIOs (leveraging federations). Listen to a panel of campuses and vendors discuss how they've effectively integrated IdM services and ERP systems at the Identity & Access Management Working Group open meeting. Learn more about cybersecurity initiatives at the Higher Education Information Security Council (formerly the Security Task Force) meeting, including progress in strategic areas such as executive commitment and action, data privacy and security, effective practices and solutions, information sharing mechanisms, and new tools and technologies. Peruse the many security and privacy offerings within the Security, Policy, and Privacy track. Don't Forget—October Is National Cyber Security Awareness Month Help increase cybersecurity awareness among your students, faculty, and staff by bringing October's National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) activities to your institution. Learn more about NCSAM from the National Cyber Security Alliance. Access additional EDUCAUSE cybersecurity resources to help plan activities on your campus. Cybersecurity Initiative Announcements \| Cybersecurity \| Security Awareness Valerie's blog Login or register to post comments 26 reads
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