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USG Required Cybersecurity Training Due by April 24, 2026.

Completing your mandatory Cybersecurity Training is essential to maintain access to university systems. All 91漫画app employees, including student workers, must complete this training during the months of April and October each year to comply with University System of Georgia requirements.

How to Complete the Cybersecurity Training

The Office of Information Security (InfoSec) plays a critical role in supporting 91漫画app鈥檚 mission by safeguarding technology, data, and institutional assets. Security and risk management are key components of the University鈥檚 strategic plan, which identifies Technological Advancement as one of six core themes.

Our Commitment to Cybersecurity & Risk Management

Under the Technological Advancement theme, several strategic goals focus on improving the University鈥檚 cybersecurity posture and IT risk management practices:

Establish and maintain security policies and risk management systems to protect University data, minimize risks, and defend against threats.
Implement secure administrative systems and business processes that use appropriate technologies to deliver services efficiently and effectively.
Engage in continuous technology planning with transparent processes, clear priorities, measurable objectives, and regular assessments to inform and strengthen the University community.

To achieve these goals, InfoSec follows NIST cybersecurity guidelines and best practices to ensure a secure, compliant, and resilient technology environment.

Information Security Program Goals

The Office of Information Security focuses on building a comprehensive program that addresses every aspect of cybersecurity at 91漫画app:

Comprehensive Policies and Standards 鈥� Develop, approve, and promote an integrated suite of information security policies and standards.
Risk Management and Disaster Recovery 鈥� Create an effective risk management program and disaster recovery process to assess and mitigate IT risks.
Incident Response 鈥� Design and implement a security incident response plan to ensure prompt detection, handling, and reporting of IT security incidents.
Security Awareness and Training 鈥� Provide ongoing, university-wide training to ensure faculty, staff, and administrators understand their security responsibilities and comply with USG policies, laws, and regulations.

Contact the Office of Information Security

For questions, support, or to report a concern:

Bill Moore, Chief Information Security Officer
Email: wmoore@georgiasouthern.edu
General Security Inquiries: security@georgiasouthern.edu

Cybersecurity Training

During the months of April and October each year, all 91漫画app employees, including student workers, are required to complete Cybersecurity Training in order to maintain compliance with University System of Georgia cybersecurity awareness requirements.

Cybersecurity training begins Monday, March 30, 2026 and must be completed by Friday, April 24, 2026. Please complete this training as soon as possible to ensure that you don鈥檛 lose access to Georgia Southern systems and services. The training will take about 20 minutes to complete.

If you have questions or need technology assistance, please contact us by submitting a or using one of our other contact methods.

Step 1: Click on the 鈥淐ybersecurity Training鈥� link in the Training tile in your MyGS portal.
Step 2: On the training dashboard, click the 鈥淕o to Training鈥� button to get started.
Step 3: Click the 鈥淪tart鈥� button and progress through the video portion of the training.
Step 4: Complete the 5-question quiz and click 鈥淓xit Course鈥� when you鈥檝e finished.

Phishing Scams and Awareness

Phishing is when attackers try to trick students, faculty, and staff into clicking harmful links, opening fake emails, or downloading malicious attachments鈥攐ften to steal information or install malware.

Most cyberattacks start with a single click. On campus, that can mean compromised student records, disrupted systems, or exposed research data, or access to your personal banking information. Phishing remains the most commonly reported cybercrime, making awareness more important than ever.

The good news? These attacks are often preventable. Taking a moment to question suspicious messages and verify links can make a big difference.

A well-informed campus community is one of the strongest defenses against phishing.

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Think Before You Click: Be cautious with unexpected links or attachments鈥攅ven in messages that seem official. If it appears too good to be true, it probably is.
Don鈥檛 Share Personal Info: The University will never ask for passwords or sensitive details via email.

Verify

Check the Sender: Look closely at email addresses for small misspellings or unusual domains.
Use a Known Contact Method: If the message appears to come from someone you know, contact them directly using a trusted method. For businesses, look up official contact information before interacting.

Report

Forward the email to Phish@georgiasouthern.edu.
Do Not Click Anything in the Message if something appears strange.

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