#  Awareness and Education 

 



##  Awareness and Education 

 

Everyone has a role in protecting privacy and security - at home and at Harvard. Our program provides practical tools and training to safeguard sensitive information and shows how simple, everyday actions can build a culture of vigilance and trust.



 

 

 

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##  Awareness 

 



### Soar Above Threats - Best Practices Are the Key! 

 

**Following the top** **four essential behaviors** will help keep you secure both at home and at the university.

- [**Prevent Phishing**](https://privsec.harvard.edu/prevent-phishing)
- [**Apply Updates**](https://privsec.harvard.edu/apply-updates)
- [**Protect Identity**](https://privsec.harvard.edu/protect-identity)
- [**Preserve Privacy**](https://privsec.harvard.edu/preserve-privacy)

[**Visit our Best Practices Resource Hub**](https://privsec.harvard.edu/best-practices) for additional guidance for personal devices, digital signage, social media and more!



 



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##  Education 

 



 [### Access to Electronic Information (University-Wide)

 ](https://trainingportal.harvard.edu/Saba/Web_spf/NA1PRD0068/app/shared;spf-url=common%2Fledetail%2Fcours000000000003099)**For IT and HR employees**: A short overview of the Harvard University Access to Electronic Information policy, explaining the processes that govern non-consensual access to user information and examples of how and when this might happen.



 

 

 [### Information Security & Data Privacy Awareness Training (Initial)

 ](https://trainingportal.harvard.edu/Saba/Web_spf/NA1PRD0068/app/shared;spf-url=common%2Fledetail%2Fcours000000000017863)**For all staff**: This training is required for staff who are authorized to use confidential information. The training will help you use appropriate practices to manage confidential information and to recognize what to do in case of a breach in its security.



 

 

 [### IT Security Foundations: Core Concepts

 ](https://trainingportal.harvard.edu/Saba/Web_spf/NA1PRD0068/app/me/learningeventdetail/cours000000000037678?regId=regdw000000001666304&context=user&learnerId=emplo000000000969487&returnurl=catalog%2Fsearch%3FselectedTab%3DLEARNINGEVENT%2526searchText%3DITA.SECURITY.TECH%2526filter%3D%7B%7D)**For IT professionals**: Explore how attackers use social engineering, malware, and spyware; review basic wireless and browser security; get an introduction to encryption; learn how to manage cookies; and discover best practices for securing your devices and applications.



 

 

 [### Privacy Principles (University-Wide)

 ](https://trainingportal.harvard.edu/Saba/Web_spf/NA1PRD0068/common/ledetail/cours000000000042783)**For faculty, staff and students**: Protecting Privacy at Harvard will provide an introductory look at the newly launched University-Wide Privacy Principles. The course is interactive and scenario based.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

##  Events and Resources 

 



  [### Awareness Events

 ](https://privsec.harvard.edu/awareness-education-events)Explore a list of upcoming webinars, workshops, and interactive sessions.



 

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  [### Resources

 ](https://hu.sharepoint.com/sites/AwarenessVideos/SitePages/CollabHome.aspx)Your go-to resource page for short training videos, recordings of virtual talks, handouts, posters, and to revisit our monthly phishing campaigns! (HarvardKey required)



 

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