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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. Every October help us to celebrate National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) -- see resources related to this event below.
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
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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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Podcast: Larry Conrad on IT Security Then and Now
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July 17, 2012
Larry D. Conrad serves as the vice chancellor for information technology and chief information officer at UNC Chapel Hill. He has over 40 years experience in the field of information technolo…
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Software-as-a-Service Email Security: Risk vs. Trust
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May 31, 2012
Many organizations would be interested in treating e-mail as a commodity —cutting costs and resource investments by outsourcing it to a software as a service (SaaS) provider. However, …
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Lions and Tigers and Mobile Devices: Removing the Fear Factor from Securing Smart Devices
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May 17, 2012
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A session at the Security Professionals Conference 2012
The dramatic increase of smart devices across campus has presented security professionals with some interesting opportunities and challenges. Two Texas state institutions will review where they are…
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House Homeland Security Subcmte. Hearing on Cyber Attacks
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April 24, 2012
The Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management of the House Homeland Security Committee held a hearing this afternoon entitled " America is Under Cyber Attack: Why U…
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Higher Education Information Security Council 2012–2013 Strategic Plan
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February 24, 2012
The HEISC mission is to improve information security, data protection, and privacy programs across the higher education sector through its working groups of volunteers and professional EDUCAUSE s…
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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…
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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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2011 Security Professionals Online Conference: View Program, Register Now
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March 4, 2011
Unable to attend the 2011 Security Professionals Conference in person this year? You can now learn and network with colleagues without leaving your campus. Program details are now available f…
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Tips for Safe and Secure Social Networking
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August 23, 2010
This Higher Education Information Security Council resource includes US-CERT recommendations and suggested steps to use social networking in a safe and secure environment. …
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security.vt.edu
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January 4, 2010
This a web site concerning all things computer security at Virginia Tech. Includes information on University Policies & Guidelines, links to tools and sites that will help you analyze risks, …
