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Security Certifications
- CERT–Certified Computer Security Incident Handler
- CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional)
- CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
- CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
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If you are a new CISO or new to the higher education community, we recommend checking out the Toolkit for New CISOs, a resource developed by members of the Higher Education Information Security Council.
If you would like to suggest additional security training or certification opportunities, please send an e-mail to security-council@educause.edu.
Updated October 2012
Library Items on this Topic
EDUCAUSE Library Items for Security Training
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The Law of Scheduling (or The 5% Rule)
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October 22, 2012
There are two ways to deliver security awareness training: Scheduled or On Demand. Scheduled is what you think of for traditional training. A specific time and specific place are set for people t…
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The Real Reason the Human is the Weakest Link
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October 15, 2012
Computers and mobile devices store, process, and transfer highly valuable information. As a result, your organization most likely invests a great deal of resources to protect them. Protect the en…
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The Career of the IT Security Officer in Higher Education
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July 1, 2009
This ECAR occasional paper reports the result of a study designed to understand and document the attributes and responsibilities of the relatively new role of information security officer in high…
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Information Security Training: I Didn't Know
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October 30, 2008
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A session at the EDUCAUSE 2008 Annual Conference
Mississippi State University made the decision to train all employees on the correct information security procedures. The training module is in the campus portal, which requires authentication and …
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IT Security Essential Body of Knowledge (EBK): A Competency and Functional Framework for IT Security Workforce Development
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October 2, 2008
The IT Security EBK conceptualizes IT security skill requirements in a new way to address evolving IT security challenges. The IT Security EBK c…
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SANS Partnership Program: A Panel Discussion of Successes and Challenges
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May 5, 2008
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A session at the Security 2008
This panel discussion, led by your fellow academies, will address the successes, challenges, and innovative solutions offered by the SANS Partnership Series program. SANS, a leader in information s…
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Information Technology (IT) Security Essential Body of Knowledge (EBK): A Competency and Functional Framework for IT Security Workforce Development
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October 3, 2007
This federal register notice informs the public and interested stakeholders that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is making available for public review and comment ``Information Technolo…
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Training Your Staff to Protect SIS Data
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September 5, 2007
"No matter how robust your firewall, trained faculty and staff are your first line of defense against system breaches." "No matter…
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SEMP01 - Awareness and Training as a Road to Security Compliance PLEASE NOTE: Separate registration and fee are required to attend this seminar.
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April 12, 2007
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A session at the Security 2007
Training for information privacy and security is essential in higher education environments not only due to legal and statutory requirements but also as a method of risk reduction. As more institut…
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The SANS (System Administration, Networking, and Security) Institute Web Site
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January 1, 2010
The SANS (System Administration, Networking, and Security) Institute is a cooperative research and education organization through which more than 96,000 system administrators, security profession…

















