Version 1.0: April 2015
Which career development activities are right for your information security career?
We have collected a list of security resources intended for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and other security professionals new to their role in higher education. Recommendations are provided by members of the EDUCAUSE/Internet2 Higher Education Information Security Council (HEISC).
Getting Started
- Use the EDUCAUSE Member Directory to start your personal network. Create a profile and connect with professionals according to functional role (e.g., CISO), area of interest (e.g., Cybersecurity), or location.
- Join the Security Discussion list or another EDUCAUSE constituent group (e.g., IDM, CIO, ITCOMM).
- Join the REN-ISAC.
- Join a regional security group.
- Visit the Toolkit for New CISOs for additional resources.
- Visit the EDUCAUSE Advance Your Career page for additional professional development ideas.
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Staying Current
- Read higher education IT-related publications such as:
- Current resources shared by HEISC on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest
- Information Security Guide
- EDUCAUSE Review
- EDUCAUSE Policy Digest
- ECAR Research Publications
- Presentations or other resources in the EDUCAUSE Library
- Attend EDUCAUSE Live! webinars
- Attend REN-ISAC TechBurst webinars
- Attend InCommon IAM Online webinars
- Attend Internet2 NET+ CloudProud webinars
- Attend the Security Professionals Conference
- Attend other EDUCAUSE events such as Connect, the Annual Conference, or a Special Topic Event.
- Attend the Internet2 Global Summit, Technology Exchange, or workshops.
- Attend the REN-ISAC Member Meeting (Note: you must be an active representative of a member institution).
- Attend other higher education information security events or attend other non-higher ed information security events.
Career Development: Next Steps
- Research information security and privacy training and certification options.
- Research EDUCAUSE Institute programs for future career considerations.
- Attend the New IT Managers
- Use the EDUCAUSE Career Center to find a position or post an open position.
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