Awareness and Education

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Strengthening the cybersecurity of CWRU is everyone's concern, and requires better knowledge and awareness to make it happen. Check out these resources to improve your efforts to protect not only sensitive information at CWRU but in your personal life.

Cybersecurity Canvas Courses

CyberGuard Basics: Your Shield in the Digital World

This course is designed specifically for CWRU faculty and staff to equip you with essential cybersecurity knowledge and skills. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure digital environment, this training will help you:

  • Understand the fundamental principles of cybersecurity
  • Recognize potential threats
  • Adopt best practices to protect sensitive information

Your participation is crucial in safeguarding our community against cyber threats and ensuring a safe and secure digital workspace for everyone. Let’s work together to build a resilient and informed workforce!

CyberGuard Basic course self-enrollment


ComplianceGuard: Navigating FERPA, CUI, PII, GLBA, HIPAA, ITAR, and PCI

This training is designed to enhance general understanding of critical compliance areas. By participating in this course, you will gain valuable insights into the regulations and best practices necessary to protect sensitive information and ensure compliance with federal and institutional policies. Your commitment to this training underscores our collective dedication to maintaining a secure and compliant environment. Let's embark on this journey together to safeguard our community and uphold the highest standards of integrity and responsibility!

ComplianceGuard course self-enrollment

Password/Passphrase Security

Learn how to protect yourself and your passwords from identity thieves. 

Smartphone Security

Learn how to secure your smartphone.

Phishing: What to do

Everything you need to know about Phishing, from key indicators of an attack to frequently asked questions.