February 27, 2025
Mandatory cybersecurity training for those who missed it in the fall
Cybersecurity training for faculty and staff who joined the university after mid-October and for those who did not complete the fall session is available March 1-31.
This training is mandatory for:
- SIU Carbondale faculty and staff, including civil service, administrative/professional, extra help and volunteers.
- SIU President’s Office staff members.
- All SIU System Office staff members.
Employees with the SIU School of Medicine in both Carbondale and Springfield are exempt from this training; they have a separate cybersecurity training course to complete. Also exempt are graduate assistants and students.
The cybersecurity training will be available in D2L, but only to those who still need to complete it. Those who have completed the training will not see it in their D2L course listing.
The course comprises four primary modules and takes approximately one hour to complete. Module 1 includes a knowledge pretest option, allowing participants to test out of most sub-modules. However, a few are still required. Users can take the course at their own pace and can pause after a module and return later. However, it is important to complete each module once started or the work in that module will not be saved. A certificate is issued upon completion of the course.
The Office of Information Technology reminds everyone that the entire campus community has a role in maintaining SIU’s security against cybercrime — knowing the preventative measures outlined in this course will enhance that security. Together, we can protect the university and the campus community from cyber threats.
The experts in SalukiTech are available to answer questions about the training or assist with any technical difficulties, if needed. Contact SalukiTech at 618-453-5155 or salukitech@siu.edu.