Last reviewed: July 2015March 2017
Are you a CISO who's new to your institution? Or a veteran CISO who's new to the higher education community? Perhaps you're a CISO or other security professional looking for a peer to touch base with on a regular basis.
The EDUCAUSE and Internet2 Higher Education Information Security Council (HEISC) is continuing the mentoring pilot program (launched in 2013) for information security managers & directors, CISOs, and aspiring CISOs. Community members interested in participating can sign up as a mentee (or mentor) during the annual Security Professionals Conference registration process, which is typically available each Januaryor request additional information by sending an email to security-council@educause.edu. The HEISC Mentoring and Professional Development team will also continue to help EDUCAUSE staff match mentors and mentees as requests are received throughout the year. If you'd like more information about this mentoring program, please contact security-council@educause.edu.
Mentoring Program FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about the EDUCAUSE Mentoring Program for Security Professionals |
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Q1: I'm currently the entire information security department at my institution. If i don't have the title of CISO/ISO, can I still participate in this mentoring opportunity? |
Q2: For mentors, does the CISO/ISO have to be in higher ed, or would higher ed experience suffice? |
Q3: I am a CISO/ISO for a non-higher education organization. Can I still participate in this mentoring program? |
Q4: As the mentee, am I responsible for initiating the first meeting once I am matched with a mentor? |
email or phone within the first 1-2 weeks of being matched is highly recommended. Once you have touched based, consider meeting every 1-2 months by phone, videoconference, or in person (if that's an option). |
Q5: Do I have to be a CIO in order to volunteer as a mentor? |
Q6: What opportunities for mentoring exist for non-management level information security staff members? |
Q7: Where can I find additional resources on professional or career development? |
Professional Learning Concierge page, a Mentoring page, and a Career Development & Advancement page. |
Q8: Now that I have signed up for the program, what happens next? |
email. Once matched, the mentee will receive a confirmation |
email with the mentor's contact information, additional resources, and a reminder to coordinate the first meeting within the next 1-2 weeks. Mentors will also receive a confirmation |
email with the mentee's contact information, as well as recommendations for next steps and resources. |
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