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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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Security Smackdown: End-User Awareness Programs vs. Technology Solutions
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April 16, 2013
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A session at the Security Professionals Conference
How effective is end-user security awareness education? Would it be better to allocate our scarce resources to improving our technology? Two members of the same information security team at the Uni…
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SEM02F-Hack in the Rack: Building and Using a Hacking Simulation Environment to Better Defend your Network and Engage the Community (separate registration required)
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April 15, 2013
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A session at the Security Professionals Conference
This seminar is designed for beginning security ethical hacking participants or those interested in learning more about how to use hacking for a defensive advantage. It also explains how to start t…
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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 Enterprise IT Leadership 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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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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Capture the Flag as a Tool for Training and Teaching
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May 16, 2012
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A session at the Security Professionals Conference 2012
Augmenting classroom-based technical security training with hands-on capture the flag (CTF) environments enables participants to develop information security skills and to put theoretical knowledge…
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Phishing Ourselves to Raise Awareness
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May 16, 2012
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A session at the Security Professionals Conference 2012
Emory University and Healthcare changed phishing awareness approaches in 2010 from using traditional e-mail and web-based awareness messages to employing a third-party service to send phishing e-…
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Seminar 02Z - Engage! Creating a Meaningful Security Awareness Program PLEASE NOTE: Separate registration and fee are required to attend this seminar.
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May 17, 2012
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A session at the Security Professionals Conference 2012
This session will help attendees identify available resources and tools and determine the steps needed to create an engaging security awareness program. We'll share how to integrate social med…
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Ask the ISO Experts: An Online Panel Discussion
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April 5, 2011
Gain insight and inspiration from an expert panel of college and university information security officers who will discuss what it takes to be an ISO, possible career paths, professional developmen…
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Raising Awareness of Website Vulnerability: How to Protect Your University's Site from Threats
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April 5, 2011
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A session at the Security Professionals Conference 2011
As universities make the complete transition to a web-based interface, they must be aware of the constantly evolving strategies and attacks of hackers looking to exploit vulnerable websites. The im…
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"Securing the Human" on Your Campus: How To Successfully Deploy Your Security Awareness Program
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April 5, 2011
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A session at the Security Professionals Conference 2011
There is an old adage, "A chain is only as strong as its weakest link." During the past decade, as server-side vulnerabilities have been reduced and perimeter defenses have improved, huma…
