HEISC Update, February 2018: New Resources & List Reminders

[Valerie Vogel <vvogel () EDUCAUSE EDU>]

The first two months of 2018 have flown by! In case you missed any of the latest HEISC resources, here is a brief 
summary. Also, if you’re planning to join us for Security 2018 in Baltimore this April, don’t forget to register by 
today (2/27) to receive the early bird rates!


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


Resources

  *   Upcoming webinars (see our Events 
page<https://www.educause.edu/focus-areas-and-initiatives/policy-and-security/cybersecurity-program/events> to register 
or find previous webinar resources):
     *   March 8: Surviving the Aftershocks of a Cyberattack: Coordination, Communication, and Where to Get Help 
(coordinated with REN-ISAC) - registration is available
     *   March 9: Introduction to the GDPR (coordinated with JISC) - registration is available
  *   Read the latest Security Matters blog posts:
     *   Engaging Your Institution in 
Cybersecurity<https://er.educause.edu/blogs/2017/12/engaging-your-institution-in-cybersecurity> by Danicia Steele and 
Rosalind Ong
     *   Your Computer Science Program Is Terrible...for 
Security<https://er.educause.edu/blogs/2017/12/your-computer-science-program-is-terrible-for-security> by Michaela 
Webster
     *   Privacy Laws Protecting Student 
Data<https://er.educause.edu/blogs/2018/1/privacy-laws-protecting-student-data> by Amelia Vance
     *   Did You Hear the One About the Privacy Officer Who Walked into an 
Elevator?<https://er.educause.edu/blogs/2018/2/did-you-hear-the-one-about-the-privacy-officer-who-walked-into-an-elevator>
 by Lisa Ho
     *   Is the EU GDPR Your Next Business 
Enabler?<https://er.educause.edu/blogs/2018/2/is-the-eu-gdpr-your-next-business-enabler> by Katelyn Ilkani
     *   Preventive Network Protection 
Armaments<https://er.educause.edu/blogs/2018/2/preventive-network-protection-armaments> by Dhruv Pandya
  *   Visit our Data Privacy 
Day<https://www.educause.edu/focus-areas-and-initiatives/policy-and-security/cybersecurity-program/awareness-campaigns#privacyday>
 page for the latest resources, including new blogs and webinar recordings.
  *   Does your institution use the Higher Education Cloud Vendor Assessment Tool (HECVAT)? We are creating a list of 
campuses that are using the HECVAT that will be included on our website. If you’d like your institution to be included, 
please complete this Google form: https://goo.gl/forms/BJlson23HVDMy1Q63


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

  *   Explore the full program<https://events.educause.edu/security-professionals-conference/2018> and 
register<https://events.educause.edu/security-professionals-conference/2018/registration> by February 27 to receive the 
early bird rates.
  *   Don’t forget to make your travel arrangements soon! Info about the overflow hotel is now available on the Hotel & 
Travel page<https://events.educause.edu/security-professionals-conference/2018/hotel-and-travel>.


Security Discussion Group Participation Reminders

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If you have any questions or comments about HEISC activities and resources, please send us a note: 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
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