HEISC September 2017 Update: New Resources & List Reminders

[Valerie Vogel <vvogel () EDUCAUSE EDU>]

Here are the most recent information security and privacy resources for the higher ed community. And don’t 
forget...there’s still time to sign up as a 2017 National Cyber Security Awareness Month 
Champion<https://staysafeonline.org/ncsam/champions/>. Join EDUCAUSE and show your institution’s support!

NOTE: This message also offers a few friendly reminders about Security Discussion list participation.

Resources

  *   Another Fall Semester, Another School of 
Phish<http://er.educause.edu/articles/2017/8/another-fall-semester-another-school-of-phish> (EDUCAUSE Review Homepage: 
From the President) by John O’Brien, EDUCAUSE
  *   The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 
Explained<http://er.educause.edu/articles/2017/8/the-general-data-protection-regulation-explained> by Barmak Nassirian, 
AASCU
  *   Metrics Mania! Review<http://er.educause.edu/blogs/2017/9/metrics-mania-review> by Joanna Grama, EDUCAUSE
  *   Forensic Linguistics and Information 
Security<http://er.educause.edu/blogs/2017/8/forensic-linguistics-and-information-security> by Judith Tabron
  *   Are Your Higher Ed IT and Security Staff Cyber 
Ready?<http://er.educause.edu/blogs/2017/8/are-your-higher-ed-it-and-security-staff-cyber-ready> by Megan Imbert and 
Brandy Markey, Symantec
  *   The State of Higher Ed InfoSec Awareness 
Programs<http://er.educause.edu/blogs/2017/9/the-state-of-higher-ed-infosec-awareness-programs> by Joanna Grama and 
Valerie Vogel, EDUCAUSE
  *   6 Lessons Learned from the 2017 Security Awareness 
Summit<http://er.educause.edu/blogs/2017/8/6-lessons-learned-from-the-2017-security-awareness-summit> by Lance 
Spitzner, SANS
  *   Listen to 3 brief podcasts: Collaborating Successfully for Security 
Awareness<https://soundcloud.com/educause/collaborating>, How to Make People Care about 
Cybersecurity<https://soundcloud.com/educause/people>, and Cybersecurity Awareness Success 
Stories<https://soundcloud.com/educause/success>
  *   Security awareness resources for NCSAM and year-round campus campaigns: https://www.educause.edu/securityawareness

2018 Security Professionals Conference (April 10–12 in Baltimore, MD)

  *   Ahoy mateys! Submit a proposal for the 16th annual Security Professionals Conference by October 24, 2017. This is 
a great opportunity to connect with peers, share your experiences, and explore innovative strategies to improve 
information security and privacy practices in higher ed! 
https://events.educause.edu/security-professionals-conference/2018

Security Discussion Group<https://www.educause.edu/discuss/security-discussion-group> Participation Reminders

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list if you are a member.

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Questions or comments? Can’t find a resource? Let us know: security-council () educause edu<mailto:security-council () 
educause edu>

Thank you,
Valerie


Valerie Vogel
Senior Manager, Cybersecurity Program

EDUCAUSE
Uncommon Thinking for the Common Good
direct: 202.331.5374 | twitter: @HEISCouncil | vvogel () educause edu<mailto:vvogel () educause edu>

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