Last reviewed: March 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 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) or request additional information by sending an email to security-council@educause.edu. The HEISC Mentoring and Professional Development team will help EDUCAUSE staff match mentors and mentees as requests are received throughout the year.
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? |
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? |
Q8: Now that I have signed up for the program, what happens next? |
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Still not sure how to get started? Please contact EDUCAUSE staff at security-council@educause.edu and we'll try to help!
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