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Re: DHS Announces the Release of New Training Course: Workplace Security Awareness
From: "Sarazen, Daniel" <dsarazen () UMASSP EDU>
Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:15:34 -0400
Hi All, I took the test and they require your social security number. "Please note that you will be required to enter your Social Security number at the completion of this exam. This website and the testing system meet federal guidelines for protecting Personally Identifiable Information. However, if you do not wish to submit your Social Security number, you will need to request an alternative ID number from the Independent Study program. For directions on how to request an alternative ID number, please see our Frequently Asked Questions:" Does this concern anyone besides me? Thanks -----Original Message----- From: The EDUCAUSE Security Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU] On Behalf Of Valerie Vogel Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 12:47 PM To: SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU Subject: [SECURITY] DHS Announces the Release of New Training Course: Workplace Security Awareness A new (no-cost) training course on Workplace Security Awareness is now available from DHS: http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS906.asp. More details are provided below. Thank you, Valerie _______________ Valerie M. Vogel Program Manager, EDUCAUSE office: (202) 331-5374 e-mail: vvogel () educause edu ------------------------ Sent on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security Office of Infrastructure Protection DHS Announces the Release of New Training Course Workplace Security Awareness No-Cost Critical Infrastructure Workplace Security Training The Department of Homeland Security announces the availability of IS-906, Workplace Security Awareness, a no-cost training course developed by the Office of Infrastructure Protection Sector-Specific Agency Executive Management Office. Access IS-906 on the Federal Emergency Management Agency Emergency Management Institute Web site: http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS906.asp The online training provides guidance to individuals and organizations on how to improve security in the workplace. The course is self-paced and takes about an hour to complete. This comprehensive cross-sector training is appropriate for a broad audience regardless of knowledge and skill level. The course promotes workplace security practices applicable across all 18 critical infrastructure sectors. The training uses innovative multimedia scenarios and modules to illustrate potential security threats. Threat scenarios include: * Access & Security Control * Criminal & Suspicious Activities * Workplace Violence * Cyber Threats The course also features interactive knowledge reviews, employee tools, and additional resources. Upon completion of Workplace Security Awareness, employees will be able to: * Identify potential risks to workplace security * Describe measures for improving workplace security * Determine the actions to take in response to a security situation A certificate is given to participants who complete the entire course. For more information about Office of Infrastructure Protection training courses, contact: IP_Education () hq dhs gov For more information on the DHS Office of Infrastructure Protection: www.dhs.gov/criticalinfrastructure
Current thread:
- DHS Announces the Release of New Training Course: Workplace Security Awareness Valerie Vogel (Apr 22)
- Re: DHS Announces the Release of New Training Course: Workplace Security Awareness Sarazen, Daniel (Apr 22)
- Re: DHS Announces the Release of New Training Course: Workplace Security Awareness R J Cronk (Apr 22)
- Re: DHS Announces the Release of New Training Course: Workplace Security Awareness Mclaughlin, Kevin (mclaugkl) (Apr 22)
- Re: DHS Announces the Release of New Training Course: Workplace Security Awareness Hunt,Keith A (Apr 22)
- Re: DHS Announces the Release of New Training Course: Workplace Security Awareness David Escalante (Apr 22)
- Re: DHS Announces the Release of New Training Course: Workplace Security Awareness Sarazen, Daniel (Apr 22)
- Re: DHS Announces the Release of New Training Course: Workplace Security Awareness Walter Petruska (Apr 22)
- Re: DHS Announces the Release of New Training Course: Workplace Security Awareness Allison F Dolan (Apr 27)
- Re: DHS Announces the Release of New Training Course: Workplace Security Awareness R J Cronk (Apr 22)
- Re: DHS Announces the Release of New Training Course: Workplace Security Awareness Sarazen, Daniel (Apr 22)
- Re: DHS Announces the Release of New Training Course: Workplace Security Awareness Ruth Ginzberg (Apr 22)