Because cyber and technology are ever-evolving, continuous cyber-related training is imperative in order to remain vigilant. Individuals, business owners, educational institutions, and government sectors will benefit from the many cybersecurity training courses available. Below you will find a variety of training for a variety of sectors and people.
- General Public
- Federal Trade Commission: How to Keep Your Personal Information Secure
Learn how to protect your personal information to help reduce your risk of identity theft. - Stay Safe Online
National Cybersecurity Alliance's Career + Education features a collection of resources focused on inspiring and empowering the next generation of industry professionals. - CISA Cybersecurity Awareness Program - Older American Resources
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) empowers senior citizens to incorporate safe online habits into their lives so they may enjoy the internet safely while connecting with family and friends in the new digital age.
- Federal Trade Commission: How to Keep Your Personal Information Secure
- Students
- Safe Online Surfing
Here students from the 3rd-8th grade can learn all about cyber safety and digital citizenship. - Ivy Tech-Free Introduction to Cybersecurity Course
Free non-credit 15-hour Introductory course on Cybersecurity. - Ivy Tech-Free Cybersecurity Essentials Course
This non-credit 30-hour course develops a foundational understanding of cybersecurity and how it relates to information and network security. Learn characteristics of cybercrime, security principles, policy and law, technology, and network defense.
- Safe Online Surfing
- Parents
- A Parent’s Guide to Cybersecurity
Whether by surfing the Web, watching a video, texting, using a smartphone app or playing a game, you are likely “connected” anytime your child is using digital device. Learn how to better protect your kids. - I Am Cyber Safe
Designed to provide practical advice for keeping children safe online through a variety of topics and scenarios. Explore our tips, videos and presentations all created with primary caretakers in mind. - Stop.Think.Connect.
Parent and Educator Resources and materials to help you start the discussion with your kids or students about online safety and their Internet use. - Internet Safety 101
Children's online safety should always be a primary concern for parents and caregivers, and with that comes the need to understand the biggest security threats to kids online. Helpful resources to help protect your online devices and networks. - Parents’ Ultimate Guide to Cybersecurity
Panda Security's guide that helps protect yourself through cybersecurity basics, educate your kids and learn the best ways to avoid malware.
- A Parent’s Guide to Cybersecurity
- Educators
- National Initiatives for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS)
DHS strives to provide educators with the resources necessary to empower students to become members of the digitally literate cybersecurity workforce, using technology in a secure manner. - IBM Academic Initiative
Visit newly redesigned and updated IBM resources for teaching, learning, and non-commercial research. This includes data science, cloud computing, security, blockchain, and artificial intelligence.
- National Initiatives for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS)
- Business & Government
- NEW! NineStar Connect – Technology Seminar Series - Wednesday, Nov. 1 and Thursday, Nov. 2 -- 8 a.m.-5 p.m. each day.
- Led by Hal Pomeranz, the sessions will feature hands-on lab-based training using the Linux command line (including scripting). A networking event with free food and drink tickets at a local restaurant will be included after the first day of training. All donations will go to the local hospital fund.
- To register and for more information, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/technology-seminar-series-linux-command-line-for-analysts-operators-tickets-647342527927
- Contact Shira Dankner at: sdankner@ninestarconnect.com if you have any questions.
- Location: NineStar Connect, 2331 East Main Street, Greenfield, IN 46140
- AFCEA Indiana - Innovation & Technology Summit - Join AFCEA Indiana on October 30, 2023, for the Innovation & Technology Summit, connecting key leaders driving Indiana's Technology Industry. Gain insights from renowned speakers from across cybersecurity, AI, RPA, data analytics and cloud modernization.
- For government civilians, members of the military, faculty, and full-time students, there is no cost* to attend (*registration required by October 1st).
- Secure your reservation for the conference at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afcea-indiana-innovation-technology-summit-2023-aiits-tickets-643043409147
- The conference will take place at The Garrison, 6002 North Post Road, Indianapolis, on October 30th from 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. EDT
- SIGN UP TODAY Cybersecurity Training Workshops -- American Water Works Association (AWWA) Indiana Section
- The Indiana Section AWWA is providing Cybersecurity Training for municipality staff, local government leadership, and staff at Water and Wastewater Utilities in Indiana. There is no cost to the attendee and the 4-hour trainings will be conducted via webinar or class. Attendees will be provided basic knowledge of cybersecurity and learn about cybersecurity risk assessment and response planning needed to meet State and Federal requirements of Indiana municipalities and counties to implement cybersecurity plans.
- NEW! Developed by members of the Indiana Executive Council on Cybersecurity's (IECC) Finance Committee, Information Security Tips 2023 is a ready-to-use training guide for Indiana businesses, interested in protecting their organization's critical systems. The recommended strategies and best practices -- as outlined in the materials -- were developed by cybersecurity and information security professionals, experienced through their work in state government, as well as the private sector with financial institutions, including banks and credit unions, from across Indiana.
- Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Guidebook -- This guidebook is designed to help Indiana businesses, small and large, gain an understanding of what constitutes PII in our daily lives, and to identify the information that requires a heightened degree of protection.
- CISA Incident Response Training -- CISA has developed a no-cost cybersecurity incident response training for government employees and contractors across Federal, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) government, and is open to educational and critical infrastructure partners.
- Federal Government Cybersecurity Incident and Vulnerability Response Playbooks -- A standard set of operational procedures to be used in planning and conducting cybersecurity vulnerability and incident response activities applicable for use by State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) government.
- Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team (ICS-CERT)Training
ICS-CERT program training events consist of 'regional' training courses and workshops at venues in various locations in addition to the 5-day training event held in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Refer to the ICS-CERT calendar for a schedule of these training options. Note that all ICS-CERT training courses are presented with no tuition cost to the attendee. - How to Make Your Employees Care About Cybersecurity: 10 Tips
People are the largest security vulnerability in any organization. Experts have offered their advice on how to make cybersecurity training more effective and protect your business. - Top 10 Tips for Educating Employees About Cybersecurity
This eBook is designed to provide you with tips for educating your employees about cybersecurity. It is important to train employees before you have a data breach. Do not wait to react. Create policies that assume you will be infiltrated, and then help employees learn what they should do (and not do) to keep your business safe.
- NEW! NineStar Connect – Technology Seminar Series - Wednesday, Nov. 1 and Thursday, Nov. 2 -- 8 a.m.-5 p.m. each day.
- Employees
- NEW! NineStar Connect – Technology Seminar Series - Wednesday, Nov. 1 and Thursday, Nov. 2 -- 8 a.m.-5 p.m. each day.
- Led by Hal Pomeranz, the sessions will feature hands-on lab-based training using the Linux command line (including scripting). A networking event with free food and drink tickets at a local restaurant will be included after the first day of training. All donations will go to the local hospital fund.
- To register and for more information, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/technology-seminar-series-linux-command-line-for-analysts-operators-tickets-647342527927
- Contact Shira Dankner at: sdankner@ninestarconnect.com if you have any questions.
- Location: NineStar Connect, 2331 East Main Street, Greenfield, IN 46140
- SIGN UP TODAY Cybersecurity Training Workshops -- American Water Works Association (AWWA) Indiana Section
- The Indiana Section AWWA is providing Cybersecurity Training for municipality staff, local government leadership, and staff at Water and Wastewater Utilities in Indiana. There is no cost to the attendee and the 4-hour trainings will be conducted via webinar or class. Attendees will be provided basic knowledge of cybersecurity and learn about cybersecurity risk assessment and response planning needed to meet State and Federal requirements of Indiana municipalities and counties to implement cybersecurity plans.
- NEW! Developed by members of the Indiana Executive Council on Cybersecurity's (IECC) Finance Committee, Information Security Tips 2023 is a ready-to-use training guide for Indiana businesses, interested in protecting their organization's critical systems. The recommended strategies and best practices -- as outlined in the materials -- were developed by cybersecurity and information security professionals, experienced through their work in state government, as well as the private sector with financial institutions, including banks and credit unions, from across Indiana.
- SANS Cybersecurity Training
SANS cybersecurity training is an essential element in the development of individuals and teams that are prepared to protect governmental, military, and commercial institutions from cyberattacks.
- NEW! NineStar Connect – Technology Seminar Series - Wednesday, Nov. 1 and Thursday, Nov. 2 -- 8 a.m.-5 p.m. each day.
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