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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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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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Middle Tennessee State University Information Security Tutorial
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November 17, 2010
This tutorial was developed by the Information Security Task Force (ISTF) in conjunction with the Information Technology Division to provide training for all MTSU employees in protecting personal…
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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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Protecting Portables
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August 20, 2010
As mobile devices proliferate on campus, IT staff build lines of defense to secure hardware and information. As mobile devices proliferate on cam…
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Applying Research to Practice: What Really Works in Antiphishing Training
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October 14, 2010
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A session at the EDUCAUSE 2010 Annual Conference
Carnegie Mellon University's Information Security Office collaborated with researchers from CyLab Usable Privacy and Security Laboratory (CUPS) to study why faculty, staff, and students fall f…
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Communicating Effectively to Faculty about Information Security
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July 14, 2010
Developing an awareness strategy for college or university faculty can be a daunting task. The keys to reaching this diverse group of influential individuals are unique to each campus. Below are …
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Ten Steps to Secure Your Copier or Multi-Function Device (MFD)
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June 3, 2010
These resources have been gathered to specifically address concerns related to the security of sensitive information that may be stored on the hard drives of copiers, printers, or multi-function …
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Increasing Security Awareness: The Final Frontier?
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May 13, 2010
Have you wanted to increase information security awareness on your campus but you’re not sure where to start? Do you have a limited budget? Would you like to leverage community resources? Would…
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Effective Incident Response Strategies for Managing Sensitive Data Incidents
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March 10, 2010
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A session at the NERCOMP Annual Conference 2010
In 2009, MIT's Data Incident Response Team (DIRT) experienced a surge of reports of suspected sensitive data exposure incidents. As awareness of the new Massachusetts Data Breach Notification …
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Digital Self-Defense Training for Students, Faculty, and Staff
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March 9, 2010
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A session at the NERCOMP Annual Conference 2010
Internet-based learning, teaching, and scholarship are not limited to classrooms and laboratories anymore. They also occur in wireless hotspots, Internet cafés, hotels and hostels, off-campus resi…
