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Introduction
Awareness and training are critical at all stages and levels of information security. For example, upper management needs to learn about the institutional risks; users must be taught how to defend themselves against malicious code; system and network administrators require training to help them maintain and improve the security of the systems they oversee; and information security support staff must be well-versed in all of these areas and have a solid understanding of vulnerability assessment, intrusion detection, incident response, encryption, and authentication.
Resources Developed by the Higher Education Information Security Council (HEISC)
- Cybersecurity Awareness Resource Library
- Executive Security Awareness Resources
- Information Security Poster & Video Contest
- National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) Resource Kit
- National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) Sample Kit
- Security Awareness Quick Start Guide
- Security Awareness Detailed Instruction Manual
College and University Education and Awareness Programs and Resources
- Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SEI) CERT Coordination Center Resources for CSIRTs (Computer Security Incident Response Teams)
- George Mason University Security Awareness
- North Dakota State University ITS Training
- Rochester Institute of Technology Digital Self Defense Training
- Texas A&M University Security Awareness Training
- University of Arizona Information Security Awareness, Education, and Training
- University of Calgary Security Awareness Program
- University of Virginia Security Awareness
- Virginia Tech Awareness Training
Updated October 2012
Latest News
Find resources and see what other campuses are doing this October for NCSAM.
NCSAM article in the latest EDUCAUSE Review offers resources and suggestions for campuses to support security awareness efforts in October.
Library Items on this Topic
EDUCAUSE Library Items for Security Awareness
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Virginia Tech Change Your Password Policy
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July 22, 2011
This is the Virginia Tech page on the importance of changing your password, including information on how to do it. This is the Virginia Tech pa…
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Policy on Institutional Data
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October 18, 2007
Ohio State University's policy includes institutional data procedures and resources. It also defines the scope and applicability of the policy, as well as enforcement. …
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Sensitive Data Best Practices
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January 10, 2007
Louisiana State University's Best Practices for Sensitive Data covers the following: Electronic Handling, Storage and Disposal; Physical Handling, Storage and Disposal; Security; and Legal D…
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How To Protect Your Computer: Guidelines For Faculty and Staff
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January 1, 2004
Georgetown University's guidelines on security awareness and computer protection. Georgetown University's guidelines on security awareness an…
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Responsible Computing: A Handbook for Faculty and Staff
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November 28, 2011
This online Handbook is an attempt to produce a responsible computing manual for faculty and staff and many of the policies listed within are under review or subject to change based on interpret…
