HEISC November 2017 Update: New Resources & List Reminders

[Valerie Vogel <vvogel () EDUCAUSE EDU>]

Greetings,

Here are the latest information security and privacy resources for the higher ed community. We are also encouraging 
colleges and university to sign up as a 2018 Data Privacy Day 
Champion<https://staysafeonline.org/data-privacy-day/become-dpd-champion/>. Please join EDUCAUSE and show your 
institution’s support!

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

Resources

  *   Cyber Liability Insurance FAQ<https://library.educause.edu/resources/2015/9/cyber-liability-insurance-faq>: A new 
resource from URMIA and EDUCAUSE.
  *   NIST Special Publication 800-171: A Guide to Helping Colleges and 
Universities<https://library.educause.edu/resources/2017/10/new-federal-data-protection-requirements-impact-higher-education-institutions>
  *   Stay informed about the EU 
GDPR<https://library.educause.edu/topics/policy-and-law/eu-general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr> with the latest 
resources (webinars, articles, and more).
  *   You Are What You Report: Marketing the Value of Information 
Security<https://er.educause.edu/blogs/2017/11/you-are-what-you-report-marketing-the-value-of-information-security> by 
James Webb, Appalachian State University
  *   CIS Critical Control One in Higher 
Education<https://er.educause.edu/blogs/2017/11/cis-critical-control-one-in-higher-education> by Philip Kobezak, 
Virginia Tech
  *   How to Develop Cybersecurity 
Athletes<https://er.educause.edu/blogs/2017/11/how-to-develop-cybersecurity-athletes> by Dan Manson, Cal Poly Pomona
  *   Help your campus respect privacy and safeguard data: Find resources and ideas for celebrating Data Privacy 
Day<https://www.educause.edu/focus-areas-and-initiatives/policy-and-security/cybersecurity-program/awareness-campaigns#privacyday>
 on January 28, 2018.

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

  *   The program committee is finalizing the program for next year’s Security Professionals 
Conference<https://events.educause.edu/security-professionals-conference/2018>. Presenters will be notified by 
mid-December. Registration will be available in January.

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

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please be sure to check the “To:” line before sending your message.
  *   For more sensitive questions or sharing of information, consider using the REN-ISAC<https://www.ren-isac.net/> 
list if you are a member.

Follow Us & Stay Informed

  *   Twitter<https://twitter.com/HEISCouncil>
  *   Pinterest<https://www.pinterest.com/heiscouncil/>
  *   YouTube<http://www.youtube.com/user/SecurityVideoContest>
  *   Security Matters blog column<http://er.educause.edu/columns/security-matters> in EDUCAUSE Review

Please let us know if you have any questions or comments about HEISC activities and resources by sending a note to 
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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January 28, 2018 is Data Privacy Day!
Join the higher ed community as a DPD Champion. Follow #PrivacyAware for tips & resources.