Following the news that the historic Cyber Security Awareness training has been replaced, we're pleased to share that the Information Security Awareness course is now available.

The new course:

is approximately 20 minutes long
consists of short animations and videos, including messages from Dr Andy Fincham, our Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) following positive feedback about this type of format
reflects current and emerging essentials at Bath, such as information classification and labelling, how AI helps criminals target phishing attacks, and the importance of software updates

Next steps - update your knowledge

A shield with a padlock, surrounded by icons representing Information Security, such as MFA, passwords, clear desk. — Information Security Awareness

Security threats are ever evolving so it's important everyone's aware of common risks and what you should do to protect both yourself and our organisation.

The Information Security Awareness course therefore forms part of our mandatory training for staff.

If you're a new member of staff, please complete the Information Security Awareness course as part of your mandatory training requirement.

If you're an existing member of staff you're welcome to complete the new Information Security Awareness course now. This will mean you're up to date when all staff are asked to complete the course in the coming months.

How to access the course

You can access the course via the Information security webpage.

Signposting is also included within the mandatory training for staff webpage.

How your mandatory training record will be affected

The HR mandatory training dashboard is updated at the beginning of each month, so the Information Security Awareness course will be displayed within the dashboard from December and show as 'incomplete' until you have completed the course.

Once you've successfully completed the course, your completion will only show in the dashboard after the next monthly update. For example, if you complete the course now, your completion will appear from December.

Please note that the course will show as Cyber Security Awareness in your ESS Learning record.

Why a new course has been launched

The new course better reflects current and emerging Information Security essentials at Bath, and includes messages from Dr Andy Fincham, our Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

The shift to information security also reflects the broader picture of keeping our information safe: cyber security focuses on protecting our systems and online data, while information security reflects how we can all help protect information, in all its forms, every day.