As part of our continuing evolution of the UAH Cybersecurity program and to meet cyberinsurance requirements, all faculty and staff are required to complete cybersecurity training each calendar year. For 2023, we are using brief self-paced Canvas course to meet this requirement. You have already been enrolled in this course and it can be found at https://canvas.uah.edu.
Please complete the 2023 Cybersecurity Awareness Training course prior to December 1, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact Jeremy Shelley at CISO@uah.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is there a cybersecurity awareness training website?
For 2023, the Canvas course is considered the training website
How long does the training take to complete?
We anticipate the course will take less than 40 minutes to complete.
When is the deadline to complete the training?
The deadline to complete cybersecurity awareness training is December 1, 2023.
How do I complete the training?
Log in to Canvas (https://canvas.uah.edu)
Click the "OIT 2023 UAH Annual Cybersecurity Training" course
Click on the "Welcome to the 2023 Annual Cybersecurity Course" link
Read the instructions
Follow the assignments in order from top to bottom using the "Next" button at the bottom to assist you.
Please be sure you fill out the form at the end of the course that is accessed at the end of the Completion Quiz
Am I required to submit a certificate to anyone at the end of the course?
No, completion of the course will be documented when you fill out the form at the end of the Training Acknowledgement Quiz in the Canvas course. What will be covered in this year's training?
After completing the course, you will be able to:
- Understand your role in cybersecurity for UAH
- Understand common threats all UAH Faculty and Staff face
- Develop a greater awareness of social engineering and the warning signs that can point to an attack
- Understand UAH legal requirements for cybersecurity protection measures
- Review the purpose of various I.T. policies
Thank you all for your patience and understanding as UAH's cybersecurity program continues to improve to meet emerging requirements.