Re: DHS Announces the Release of New Training Course: Workplace Security Awareness

[R J Cronk <rjc06c () GMAIL COM>]

oh the irony .......

On Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 2:15 PM, Sarazen, Daniel <dsarazen () umassp edu>wrote:

> 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