Cybersecurity

Operations Division

Awareness, Training and Outreach

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This directive establishes the Cybersecurity Awareness,Training and Education Program for information resources supporting the USG’s mission. All USG cybersecurity organizations must implement information technology regulations regarding security of information and information resources. The Cybersecurity Awareness program will address the cybersecurity concerns that apply to USG mission needs. For more information, refer to the Information Technology Handbook, Security Awareness, Training and Education Section 5.9.

USG Cybersecurity will provide an Annual Security Awareness presentation for USG institutions, the USO, the GPLS, and the Georgia Archives. Each participant organization is welcome to use the presentation in whole or in part, or to create on in-house security awareness training for their environment. Also, the USG Cybersecurity team is ready, willing, and able to come to your location and present the Annual Security Awareness presentation to students, faculty, or staff. Please call 706-583-2400 or email cybersecurity@usg.edu to schedule the annual presentation (first scheduled, first served).

USG Cybersecurity is always looking to assist others in gaining knowledge of the security field and integrating people, process and technology. Below is a table of resources which can guide you to various training and higher education resources to help forward your career in the security field.

RESOURCES LINKS
Find Cybersecurity programs within the University System of Georgia using GeorgiaONmyLINE Discover a wide range of online degrees and certificates from institutions within the University System of Georgia.
SANS Institute The SANS Institute empowers cyber security professionals with the practical skills and knowledge they need to make our world a safer place.
National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Study promotes cybersecurity education and training to protect our Nation’s critical infrastructure.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security The U.S. Department of Homeland Security leads the national effort to understand, manage, and reduce risk to our cyber and physical infrastructure.
Global Knowledge Global Knowledge is a worldwide leader in IT and technology training, helping individuals and organizations build the skills they need to succeed in an ever-changing world.
Become an IT Security Specialist with Lynda.com Become an IT Security Specialist with LinkedIN Learning.
CompTIA CompTIA helps you get the tech career you deserve with industry-leading certifications, courses and expert knowledge.