Certified Training Programs
The list of certified training programs for FY 22-23 is below, and valid until August 31, 2023. Please note that these programs are certified for content, not other regulatory or statutory obligations.
Vendor-Provided Training Programs
Training Program Name |
Provider |
Modules |
Topics for IT Roles |
Duration (hrs) |
Eligible users |
Cost |
Delivery method |
Accessible |
Assessment |
Proof of Completion |
Languages |
Point of Contact |
DIR Contract Number (DIR Vendor Name)* |
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Alterity Cybersecurity Awareness Program |
Alterity Solutions, Inc. |
Phishing, Confidential and Protected Information , Social Engineering, Passwords, Environment Security, Cybersecurity Threats, Email Communications, Outside the Office, Electronic Data, Data Privacy, Mobile Security, Global and Regional Privacy Regulations |
N |
2 |
Any organization that requires cybersecurity awareness training. |
Y |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English, Other languages for additional charge. |
Molly Wolfe |
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A&A CSA FY 22-23 | Andrews & Associates | Single Module | N | 0.25 | Intended for law enforcement agencies, emergency operations centers, county and municipal governments and contractors of state agencies, among others. | Y | In-Person, Online, Files | Y | N | N | English | Josh Turner josh@andrewsama.com 806-242-1088 |
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Barcom Security Awareness Training |
Barcom Technology Solutions |
Principles of Information Security, Best Practices, Best Defense, Wifi, Email Communication, Spoofing, Mobile Device Security, The Cloud, Digital Footprint, Passwords, Hacking, USB Drives, Social Engineering |
N |
2 |
Government personnel that use technology in their organization. |
Y |
In-person, Online |
Y |
N |
Y |
English |
John Huebener |
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Texas Cybersecurity Training Certification - Combined Modules |
Barracuda Networks, Inc. |
Single Module |
N |
1 |
Any customer that has purchased Barracuda's Security Awareness Training solution (formerly known as PhishLine) |
Y |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English and Spanish |
Barracuda Networks |
DIR-TSO-4365 (Solid Border, Inc.) |
|
Texas Cybersecurity Training Certification - Module Based |
Barracuda Networks, Inc. |
Module 1: Vocabulary of Information Security, Data Classification, Sensitive Data, Data Loss Prevention, Module; 2: Network Security, Public Wifi, Security and the Cloud, Mobile Device Security, Personal and Physical Security, Incident Response |
N |
1 |
Any customer that has purchased Barracuda's Security Awareness Training solution (formerly known as PhishLine) |
Y |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English and Spanish |
Barracuda Networks, Inc. |
DIR-TSO-4365 (Solid Border, Inc.) |
|
Cybersecurity Training 2021-2022 |
BIS Consultants |
One module |
Y |
1 |
Any user |
Y |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English |
Mark Wise |
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|
Security Awareness |
Capgemini |
Part 1 - Intro, Security Awareness and You; Part 2 - Information Security; Part 3 - Security Controls - Data Security; Part 4 - Security Controls - ID and Access Management, Email Security; Part 5 - Security Controls - Physical Security; Part 6 - Security Controls - Network, Onboarding, Audits, Exceptions; Part 7 - Threats to the Environment; Part 8 - Security Incidents, Summary; Security Awareness Quiz |
N |
1 |
All authorized users of the shared technology services program for the multi-sourcing services integrator, service component providers, and third-part personnel are eligible. |
N |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English, Spanish |
Cyndi Barcio |
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Security Awareness Training Level II |
Center for Information Security Awareness - CFISA.com |
Lesson 1: Course Introduction and Overview; Lesson 2: The Impact of Cybercrime and Identity Fraud; Lesson 3: Today's Threats; Lesson 4: How Behavior is Exploited by Cybercriminals; Lesson 5: Strong Passwords Increase Security; Lesson 6: Understanding and Recognizing Social Engineering; Lesson 7: Phishing and Email Best Practices; Lesson 8: Protecting Against Viruses, Spyware and Spam ; Lesson 9: Protecting Your Personal Workspace; Lesson 10: Security Best Practices Away from the Office; Lesson 11: Safe Internet Use; Lesson 12: Protecting the Workplace from Identity Fraud; Lesson 13: Social Media Security; Lesson 14: Device Management – Internet of Things – ; Lesson 15: Todays Risks - Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources |
Y |
1.5 |
State Agencies; State Agency Contractors; Local Governments; Vendors; Contractors; Private Sector Businesses; Nonprofit organizations; Healthcare; Educational Institutions; Tribal Organizations; All other organizations covered |
Y |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English |
Michael Levin |
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Cybersecurity Awareness | CMC Neptune LLC | 4 Videos and a 10-question quiz | N | 0.5 | Any employee of a school district, regardless of position | Y | Online | Y | Y | Y | English | Caleb Wheeler calebw@neptunenow.com 903-508-4550 |
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Cyber Security Awareness Training Program |
Curricula |
Phishing, Passwords, Information Security, Physical Security, Social Engineering, Intro to Cybersecurity, Ransomware, Phishing Defense, Incident Response |
Y |
2 |
All users |
Y |
Online |
N |
Y |
Y |
Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, French (Canada), Georgian, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Malay, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Somali, Spanish, Spanish (Mexico), Swahili, Swedish, Tagalog, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese |
Juan Camarero |
|
|
Cyber Aware |
Cyber Aware |
Cyber Aware Awareness Training, Cyber Aware Phishing Simulations, Cyber Aware Business Toolkit |
Y |
1 |
All users |
Y |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English |
Jonathan Horne |
|
|
Security Awareness and Compliance Training |
Drip7 LLC |
Phishing; Passwords; Social Engineering; Privacy; Physical Security; Current Trends; Mobile Environment; HIPAA Basic; HIPAA Advanced; FERPA and COPPA; Leadership and Sales; Title IX; CMMC; Harassment; CCPA; DEI; GDPR; NERC-CIP; CJIS; PCI |
Y |
10 (Daily micro-learning) |
Everyone |
Y |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Spanish, English, French Canadian |
Charlene MacKay |
|
|
Cyber Security Awareness Program 2022-2023 |
Dynamic Computing Services Corporation |
Overview of Cyber Security; 4 Main Pillars of Cyber Security; Proper Storage, Sanitation and Disposal of Sensitive Information; Understanding Threats and Cyber Risk |
Y |
1 |
All employees and temporary resources working for all State of Texas government entities, including school districts, higher learning institutions, cities, counties, state agencies and state hospitals. |
N |
In-person, Online, Files |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English |
Jennifer Young |
|
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Information Security Awareness Challenge Course for Healthcare |
ELC Information Security, LLC |
ELC's Information Security Awareness Course for Healthcare is a threat-based game learning format designed to give users hands-on practice to real-world threats. |
Y |
1.5 |
All users |
Y |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English |
Anneli Ellis |
|
|
Texas Certified Cybersecurity Awareness Training 2022-2023 |
Encore Support Systems, L.P. |
Module 1: Best Practices to Safeguard Information and Information Systems; Module 2: Best Practices for Detecting, Assessing, Reporting and Addressing Information Security Threats |
N |
1 |
This course has been designed for state and local government agencies, as well as Independent School Districts in the State of Texas. |
Y |
In-person, Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English and Spanish |
Scott Pustejovsky |
|
|
Cybersecurity Training Program 2022-23 |
Entegration Inc. Also available from: Computer Transition Services, Inc. DataCast |
Dark Web; PII Basics; Phishing; Ransomware; Passwords; Wrapping Up |
N |
0.75 |
All users are eligible for this training program. There is an additional Manager training course available with advanced topics for those added as a Manager to the program. |
Y |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English with Spanish and French subtitles available on the video. |
Nicholas Vient Michael Vaught |
|
|
ESET Cybersecurity Awareness Training |
ESET |
Internet Safety; Personalized Threats; Malware; Passwords; Email; Privacy |
N |
1.5 |
Any employee in the U.S. and Canada |
Y |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English, French, limited courses in Spanish |
Clark Collett |
|
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Data Security & Privacy |
Vector Solutions (formerly EVERFI) |
Module 1: Introduction; Module 2: The Data Security Problem; Module 3: What We Need to Protect; Module 4: Threat Actors & Their Tactics; Module 5: How We Can Protect Data; Module 6: Responding & Reporting; Module 7: Final Thoughts |
N |
0.5 |
Any learner with paid access to |
Y |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English, Spanish (Latin America), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French (Canada), Portuguese (Brazil), Japanese, Korean, German, Spanish (European), French (European) |
Brenda Knebel |
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|
ESC100 CyberSecurity Training |
Executive Services Consulting 100 |
Single module |
Y |
2.5 |
All public and private employees, all elected and appointed public and private officials, all volunteer/non-paid public and private people |
Y |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English and Spanish |
Denise Graves |
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Fortinet Security Awareness and Training Service | Fortinet | BASE MODULES (8-13 minutes each): Information Security Awareness; Bad Actors; Social Engineering; Phishing Attacks; Email Security; Malware and Ransomware; Password Protection; Multi-Factor Authentication; Data Security; Data Privacy; Access Control; Mobile Security; Insider Threat; Clead Desk Policy; Working Remotely; Web Conference Security; Social Media; Business Email Compromise; Intellectual Property; Secure Travel Tips FOR MANAGERS: Information Security Framework; Information Security Awareness; Deploying and Managing Service MICRO MODULES (2-3 minutes each): Social Engineering; Phishing Attacks; Email Security; Malware and Ransomware; Password Protection; Data Security; Data Privacy; Business Email Compromise; Insider Threat; Clean Desk Policy |
N | 6 |
Free for all K-12 Faculty and Staff for school districts and systems in the U.S. There is a cost for other organizations. Please contact us for more information. |
N/Y | Online | Y | Y | Y | English, Spanish, French, Portuguese (Br) | David Lorti dlorti@fortinet.com 678-365-1344 |
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Security Awareness Challenges |
Global Learning Systems |
Module 1: Introduction; Module 2: Data Classification and Protection; Module 3: Mobile and Remote Office Security; Module 4: Social Engineering; Module 5: Final Reminders; Quiz |
Y |
0.25 |
All |
Y |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English, Latin American Spanish, European Spanish, European French, French Canadian, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Chinese |
Rob Dattilo |
|
|
INFIMA Cyber Security Awareness Training |
INFIMA Cyber Security |
Phishing and Today's Cyber Attacks, Social Engineering Risks, Safe Web Usage, Securing Digital Data and Devices |
N |
1 |
All |
Y |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English |
Zach Carter |
|
|
Texas Department of Information Resources FY 22-23 Cybersecurity Training Program |
InfoSec Institute |
Data Privacy; Cloud Security; Mobile Security; Physical Security; IoT; Social Media Best Practices; Password Security; Data Destruction; Malware; Phishing; Safe Web Browsing |
N |
1 |
Any local and state government employees and their contractors. |
Y |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Over 30 languages, including English and Spanish |
Julie Schrank |
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Security First Solutions - Elite | Inspired eLearning (Vipre Security Group) |
Preventing Malware: Mobile Devices; Working Remotely; IoT/Home Security; Phishing; Defense Essentials; Social Engineering (Adv); Protecting Mobile Data and Devices; Protecting Against Malicious Insiders |
N | 2.15 | All employees | Y | Online | N | Y | Y |
French CA, French EU, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese LA, Russian, Sim Chinese, Spanish EU, Spanish LA, Traditional Chinese TW, UK English |
Jack Krimmel |
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Texas Cybersecurity Awareness Training from KnowBe4 |
KnowBe4 |
Single module |
No |
0.5 |
Any KnowBe4 customer |
Y |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English (EN-US), Spanish Latin America (ES-LA) |
John Just |
|
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Security Awareness Training (HB 3834) |
Lexipol |
Information Security Habits and Procedures that Protect Information Resources; |
N |
1 |
Program Directors; |
Y |
In-person, Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English |
Napoleon Broughton |
|
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Cybersecurity Awareness Training |
Life Enhancement Solutions |
Module 1: The principles of Information Security & Best Practices to Safeguard Information |
N |
1 |
Program Directors; |
Y |
In-person, Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English |
Napoleon Broughton |
|
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Linkedin Learning Cyber Security Courses |
Linkedin Corporation |
Cybersecurity Foundations; Cybersecurity Awareness Security Tips |
Y |
1 |
Any with access to LinkedIn Learning |
Y |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese |
Sean Galvin |
DIR-TSO-4288 (Carahsoft) |
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Living Security - DIR Package | Living Security, Inc | Big Ideas; Brick Wall; Compliance Basics; Security Basics; Cyber Kitchen; Case in Point; LS Talk; Cybersecurity Tonight; Day in the Life | Y | 1.25 | General End Users, Executives | Y | Online, SCORM | N | Y | Y | Chinese (Hong Kong), Chinese (Simplified), France (Canada), France (France), German, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish (Mexico), Turkish, English |
Mark Collura |
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Mimecast Awareness Training for Cyber Resilience | Mimecast North America, Inc. | 1. Awareness Training Overview; 2. Information Protection; 3. Office Hygiene; 4. Data in Motion; 5. Phishing; 6. Office Hygiene; 7. Phishing; 8. Data in Motion; 9. Office Hygiene; 10. Phishing; 11. Passwords; 12. Passwords | N | 2 | All Texas state and municipal employees subject to TX DIR Awareness Training requirements | Y | Online | Y | Y | Y | English, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Hindi, Korean, Czech, Polish, Arabic, Turkish, Vietnamese |
Steve Johnston |
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Cybersecurity: Data Privacy and Safe Computing |
NEOGOV |
Information Security and PII; |
N |
0.5 |
Any user |
N |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English |
Julie Lavorini |
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NINJIO AWARE | NINJIO LLC | Risks and Threats; Privacy and PII; Macro Based Attacks; Business Email Compromise; Passphrase Security; Ransomware; Spear Phishing; Physical Security; Insider Threats; Proactive Cybersecurity Awareness | N | 1.5 | NINJIO is developed specifically to provide training for everyone. Although we do sometimes share secondary and tertiary audiences, our content is purpose built for all information workers as a first level audience. | Y | Online | Y | Y | Y | Portuguese, French Canadian, French Parisian, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin American Spanish, Polish, Simplified Chinese, Thai, Turkish, Russian, Estonian, Hebrew (Additional languages are available by request for an additional fee). We also have a handful of episodes in additional languages that clients have had us convert as one off, but are available to all audiences: Vietnamese, Traditional Chinese and Bahasa. | Matt Lindley sales@ninjio.com 805-864-1999 |
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ThreatAdvice Cybersecurity Education |
NXTsoft: ThreatAdvice |
Education to the do's and don'ts to Cyber Security |
Y |
4.5 |
Any employee who is not a Cyber Security Expert |
Y |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English |
Gary Foster |
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Optiv-CyberBOT | Optiv Security | Cloud Security; Data Privacy; Email Security; Insider Threat; Social Engineering | Y | 1 | All licensed users | Y | Online | N | Y | Y | English is standard; translation services available | Tiffany Shogren cybersecurityeducation @optiv.com 785-383-7069 |
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Optiv-Rapid Awareness | Optiv Security | Rapid Awareness Data Privacy; Social Engineering; Email Security; Cyber Threat Actors; Malware Basics | Y | 0.5 | All general end users | Y | Online | N | Y | Y | English – Scoping for translations available upon request | Tiffany Shogren cybersecurityeducation @optiv.com 785-383-7069 |
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Optiv – Security Awareness Circuit Training | Optiv Security | Security Awareness Circuit Training Cloud Security; Data Privacy; Email Security; Insider Threat; Social Engineering | Y | 1 | All general end users | Y | Online | N | Y | Y | English – Scoping for translations available upon request | Tiffany Shogren cybersecurityeducation @optiv.com 785-383-7069 |
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Cyber Security/ Malware Awareness Training |
OSS Academy |
Cybersecurity & Malware Awareness for Employees |
Y |
1 |
Any user |
Y |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English |
David Salmon |
|
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Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Foundation |
Palo Alto Networks |
Module 1: Cyber-Landscape Module 2: Cyber-Threats Module 3: Cybersecurity Attack Types and Techniques Module 4: Cybersecurity Design Models Module 5: Security Operating Platform |
Y |
30 |
Entry level candidates in the Cybersecurity workforce. Anyone who participates in Internet activities. |
N |
In-person, Online |
N |
Y |
Y |
English |
Thomas Trevethan |
|
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CJIS Security Awareness Training |
Peak Performance Solutions |
Users must complete the full, highest level of training |
Y |
1 |
Training is used in the Criminal Justice Field |
N |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English |
John Yearty |
|
|
Proofpoint Security Awareness Training |
Proofpoint |
Avoiding compliance pitfalls; Email attack methods; Mobile devices; Organizational data; Perfecting passwords; Physical security fundamentals; Public data vs. non-public data; Securing data; Security basics; Social engineering; Suspicious emails; Web browsing |
Y |
0.5 |
All |
Y |
Online, SCORM Files |
Y |
Y |
Y |
40+ languages, including Arabic, Bulgarian, Burmese, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (American), English (Australian), English (British), Finnish, French (Canadian), French (European), German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Malay, Marathi, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish (European), Spanish (Latin), Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese |
Edie Sauceda |
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Compliance Privacy and Security Education for New Workforce Member_04132023 | Providence St. Joseph Health | One Module | N | .5 | Workforce Members | N | Online | Y | Y | Y | English |
Louis Tillis |
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TX-Cyber Safe | Region 16 Education Service Center | Module 1: Information Security; Module 2: Security Awareness; Module 3: Security and Privacy; Module 4: Communications; Module 5: Digital Footprint; Module 6: Social Media; Module 7: Cyber Bullying; Module 8: Creative Rights | Y | 2 | School Districts and Employees | Y | In-Person, Online, Files | Y | Y | Y | English | Jandi Tyson jandi.tyson@esc16.net 806-677-5269 |
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Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Educators |
Region 6 Education Service Center - Eduhero |
One module. |
N |
1 |
Any industry can use our course. However, there are elements that are specific to education. |
Y |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English, Spanish |
Brandon Smith |
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|
Cybersecurity for Educators |
Responsive Learning |
One module |
N |
1 |
Company employees, teachers and school |
Y |
Online |
N |
Y |
Y |
English, Spanish |
Birgit West |
|
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SANS Security Awareness |
SANS Institute |
You are the Shield; Social Engineering; Malware; Email & Phishing; Passwords; Targeted Attacks; Social Networks; Mobile Devices; Browsing Safely; Data Security; Hacked; Physical Security. Multiple training styles are available for each topic: Traditional, Illustrative Design, Host-Led, Live Action, Applied Interactive |
N |
0.5 |
SANS Security Awareness is designed to be used with all computer users within an organization. |
Y |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Arabic, Chinese Simplified (Mandarin), Dutch, English-UK, English-US, French, French Canadian, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese-BR, Spanish-LA, Swedish, Chinese Traditional (Cantonese), Czech, Danish, Dutch Belgium (Flemish), Finnish, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian (Bahasa), Korean, Latvian, Norwegian, Portuguese-EU, Romanian, Russian, Spanish-International, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese |
Jay Armstrong |
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SCAN13 Training Program |
SCAN13 |
SCAN13 Training Program |
N |
1 |
Any user |
Y |
In-person, Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English |
Taylor Young |
|
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Information Security: How to Recognize, Respond, and Prevent Threats to Your Data |
Strategic Government Resources (SGR) |
Introduction; Physical Security; Data Security; Social Engineering |
Y |
1 |
This course is specifically intended for employees of local government, including cities, counties, and special districts. However, other entities such as ISDs are more than welcome to participate in SGR's training. It is simply that all scenarios utilize city, county, and special district examples. |
Y |
Online, Files |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English, Spanish, Other Languages Upon Request |
Alex Dearborn |
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Security Awareness Essentials |
Superior HealthPlan |
Single Training Module |
N |
0.6 |
All employees with access to Centene systems |
Y |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English |
Jenny Lee Garza |
|
|
Certified CyberSecurity Awareness Professional |
Supremus Group LLC |
Introduction; Working Remotely; Physical Security; Phishing Scams & Threats; Malware; Guidelines and Best Practices; Operating Systems and Device Security |
N |
4 |
Computer users who spend a substantial portion of their time using the Internet extensively to work, study and play. |
Y |
In-person, Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English, Spanish |
Bob Mehta |
|
|
PreventABreach - Cybersecurity | TBG Solutions, Inc. | Single module | Y | 1.5 |
Any user |
Y | In-person | Y | Y | Y | English |
Mark Seguin |
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PII Protect |
Technology Assets LLC, DBA Global Asset |
Dark Web; PII Basics; Phishing; Ransomware; Passwords; Conclusion |
N |
0.75 |
All users |
Y |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Subtitles for English, Spanish, French. Final quiz only available in English. |
Britt Siedentopf |
|
|
TAGD Cybersecurity Awareness Training | Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts | Single module | N | 1 | This training is available at no charge to members of the Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts and available to non-members for a fee. | N | Online | N | Y | Y | English |
Julia Stanford |
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Information Security Awareness Training |
Texas Rural Water Association |
What is Information Security; What is Cybersecurity; Recognizing the Risks; Cyber Attacks; Latest Hacker Tactics/Threats; Creating Passwords; Securing Passwords; Fraudulent Emails; High Value Targets; Email Best Practices; Vishing; Malware; USB Drives; Social Engineering; Protecting Your Information; Internet Browsing Best Practices; Phones and Mobile Devices; Incident Reporting |
Y |
1 |
All local government elected officials; |
Y |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English |
Ariane Walker |
|
|
Cybersecurity Awareness for Employees (RV-PGM194) |
Vector Solutions |
Cybersecurity Awareness for Employees: Security Awareness Essentials; Cybersecurity Awareness for Employees: Social Engineering; Cybersecurity Awareness for Employees: Classifying and Safeguarding Data for Corporate and Personal Use; Cybersecurity Awareness for Employees: End User Best Practices |
N |
2 |
Anyone with a computer and internet access. |
Y |
Online |
N |
Y |
Y |
English |
Brenda Knebel |
|
|
VFISU 132: Cyber Security Awareness |
VFIS |
Single module |
Y |
1 |
Emergency Services Personnel |
N |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English |
Justin Eberly |
|
|
Wizer Free Security Awareness Training |
Wizer Inc. |
Security Awareness Overview; Staying Safe on Public Wifi; USB Safety; Social Media Security; Shadow IT - The Hidden Dangers; Mobile Security Threats; Creating a Strong Password; 2FA; Have I Been Hacked; Phishing Overview; What is BEC; What is Vishing; What is Smishing; What is Ransomware; Avoiding Ransomware |
N |
1 |
All users, government and non-government |
Y |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English |
Rich Malewicz |
|
|
Cybersecurity Awareness - Texas |
WORKS International, Inc. |
Cybersecurity Awareness - Texas |
N |
0.75 |
The educational market, specifically K-12 school districts and colleges and all employees who have access to a school district or college computer system or database. |
Y |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English |
Tina Hegner |
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*State agencies are bound by state procurement regulations and therefore must select a program that is offered through DIR's cooperative contracts. If a state agency wants to procure an item available from DIR's contracts and services program through an avenue other than a DIR contract, the agency must request an exemption.
State Agency, Institution of Higher Education, or Local Government Training Programs (Available to Other Organizations)
Training Program Name
|
Provider |
Modules |
Topics for IT Roles |
Length (hrs)
|
Eligible users |
Cost |
Delivery method |
Accessible |
Assessment |
Proof of Completion |
Languages |
Point of Contact |
2022 City of Wylie Cyber Security Training |
City of Wylie |
One module |
N |
1 |
Intended for City of Wylie staff and City Council of Wylie. |
N |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English |
James Brown |
EISD Cybersecurity Training | Eanes ISD | One Module | Y | 1 | All K-12 Staff | N | Online | Y | Y | Y | English | Kristy Sailors ksailors@eanesisd.net 512-732-9090 |
ESC-20 Information Security Awareness Training | Education Service Center, Region 20 | One Module | N | 1 | K-12 | Y | In-person | Y | Y | Y | English |
Dale Harville |
FBISD Annual Information Security Awareness Training |
Fort Bend ISD |
One Module |
N |
0.5 |
K12 Districts |
N |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English |
Christopher Kar |
Hidalgo County Cyber Security Awareness Training |
Hidalgo County |
Single Module |
Y |
0.45 |
Users with all levels of abilities |
N |
In-house, Online |
N |
N |
Y |
English, Spanish subtitles |
Daniel Salinas |
CyberSecurity: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You |
Houston ISD |
Data Privacy and Security; What NOT to Do; Phishing; Device Disposal |
N |
2 |
K-12 and Higher Education |
N |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English |
Scott Gilhousen |
LNVA Cybersecurity Training |
Lower Neches Valley Authority |
One module |
Y |
0.25 |
Any Water Authority Orgs. |
N |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English |
Josh Parrish |
Cyber Security Awareness Program |
Montgomery Central Appraisal District |
One module |
Y |
1 |
Anyone |
N |
Files |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English |
Willie Schafer |
Information Security |
Region 10 Education Service Center |
What is information security?; Risks, Threats, and Actors; Passwords; Email Security; Physical Security; Storage and Disposal; Final Quiz |
N |
0.50 |
Educators |
Y |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English |
Lori Aden |
SBISD Cybersecurity Training |
Spring Branch ISD |
What is Information Security; What types of information responsible for safeguarding; Principles of Information Security; Safeguarding Information and Information Systems; Detecting, Assessing, Reporting and Address Information Security Threats; Awareness of How to Identify, Respond to and Report; Dangers of Free Internet; Email Communication; Mobile Device Security; Cloud; Digital Footprint; Passwords; USB Drives; Cyberbullying |
Y |
1 |
Employees and Board members |
N |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English and Spanish |
Troy Neal |
Texas Association of Counties Cybersecurity Training Course | Texas Association of Counties | Information Security; Information Classification; Confidential Information; Security Controls; Threats; Cyber Threat Actors; Risk Management; Attacks; Common Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures; Prevention; Password Security Best Practices; Multifactor Authentication; Device Control; Email Encryption; Organizational Policies; Storing and Disposing of Sensitive Data; Responding to Attacks | N | 0.75 |
Government entities Free for county employees A fee for everyone else |
Y/N | Online | Y | Y | Y | English |
Joy Watson |
AWR395 Cybersecurity in the Workplace | TEEX - Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service | Module 1: Cybersecurity is Everyone's Responsibility; Module 2: Common Cyber Attacks; Module 3: Implementing Cybersecurity | N | 2 | Any US citizen or permanent resident | N | Online | Y | Y | Y | English | Diane Cornwell DIANE.CORNWELL@TEEX.TAMU.EDU 979-324-5422 |
AWR136 Essentials of Community Cybersecurity | TEEX - Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service | Module 0: Introduction; Module 1: Cyber Scope and Impacts; Module 2: Cyber Threats; Module 3: Community Cybersecurity | N | 4 | Any US citizen or permanent resident | N | Online | Y | Y | Y | English | Diane Cornwell DIANE.CORNWELL@TEEX.TAMU.EDU 979-324-5422 |
Cybersecurity Awareness Training |
Texas Department of Information Resource |
Single video |
N |
0.5 |
Everyone |
N |
Online |
Y |
N |
N |
English, Spanish |
|
Cybersecurity and Privacy at TxDOT |
Texas Department of Transportation |
Cybersecurity and Privacy at TxDOT |
N |
1.25 |
All employees and contractors |
N |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English |
Ike Okoli |
TXST Cybersecurity Training 22-23 |
Texas State University |
Data Classification; Appropriate Use of Information Resources; Safeguarding Information Resources; Threats, Risks, and Incidents |
Y |
1 |
Any state higher ed agency that requires a training template for compliance |
N |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English |
Joel Ausanka |
TTU Cybersecurity Awareness Training v2 |
Texas Tech University |
Introduction; Understanding Information Security Risk; Information Theft; Public Wi-Fi Networks; Phishing and Ransomware; Data Management; Recommended Cyber Hygiene Checklist |
Y |
1.25 |
State agencies, governmental entities, non-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education only |
N |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English |
Sam Segran |
TTU Cybersecurity Awareness Training v2 |
Texas Tech University System |
Single Module covering all of DIR's requirements including video |
Y |
1.25 |
State agencies, governmental entities, non-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education only |
N |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English |
Sam Segran |
Cyber Security Awareness Training 2022-2023 | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - Health.edu | There are no individual modules. The content is delivered in one power point presentation. |
N | 1 | Participant organizations who subscribe to Health.edu through an annual contract will have access to this program along with 500 other offerings |
Y | Online | Y | Y | Y | English | Pam Danner pam.danner@ttuhsc.edu 806-743-7004 |
Cybersecurity Awareness at TWC CBT |
Texas Workforce Commission |
Single module |
N |
0.75 |
TWC Employees, Local Workforce Development Boards and Employees and Contractors |
N |
In-House |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English |
Daniel Castronovo |
3001 : Information Security Awareness |
The Texas A&M University System |
Data You Need to Protect, Protect Your Data, Protect Your Accounts, Protect Yourself, Protect Your Devices |
N |
1 |
State agencies, governmental entities, non-profit organizations and institutions of higher education only |
N |
Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English |
Danny Miller |
Information Security - Information Protection |
University of Texas Medical Branch |
Introduction, Security Strategies and Safeguards, Physical Safeguards, Incidental (personal) Use Privacy, Monitoring and Logging, Conclusion |
Y |
0.75 |
All Faculty, Staff, Students and Contractors |
N |
In-person, Online |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English |
Robert Shaffer |
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center |
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center |
Single Module covering all of DIR's requirements |
Y |
0.5 |
All users and account holders |
N |
Online, LMS |
Y |
Y |
Y |
English |
Nathan Routen |
State Agency, Institution of Higher Education, Local Government, or Vendor Training Programs (Not Available to Other Organizations)
Training Program Name |
Provider |
Angelo State University Annual Information Security Awareness Training | Angelo State University |
annual-competency-hipaa-security-rule | Bexar County Hospital District |
Security Awareness Training | Cerner |
CCISD Cybersecurity Training |
Clear Creek ISD |
Commission on State Emergency Communications |
|
Information Security and Compliance Awareness Training | ConvergeOne, Inc. |
Denton County Information Security Awareness Training |
Denton County |
EAB Information Security: Supplemental Training 2022 Edition | EAB Global, Inc. |
Ellucian's Data Privacy and Information Security | Ellucian |
Roche Global Information Security Awareness Training | F. Hoffmann - La Roche Ltd. |
HB 3834 Cybersecurity Awareness Training |
Harris Health System |
Irving ISD Cybersecurity Training | Irving Independent School District |
Information Security Update 2022 | Jenzabar, Inc. |
Safety and Security Training - Enrollment Broker Series | Maximus Inc. |
McKinney ISD Cyber Security Awareness Training |
McKinney Independent School District |
HB 3834 Cybersecurity Training |
Northside ISD |
Cybersecurity Awareness Training |
Sam Houston State University |
San Antonio River Authority Cybersecurity Awareness Training |
San Antonio River Authority |
How to: Be Secure 2020 | Siemens Healthineers |
Cybersecurity Awareness Training | STARLINK (Dallas College) |
TRWD Annual Cyber Awareness Training program |
Tarrant Regional Water |
TDI Annual Security Awareness Training - 2021 |
Texas Department of Insurance |
Texas GLO Continuous Security Awareness Training |
Texas General Land Office |
HHS Information Security/Cybersecurity Awareness Training |
Texas Health and Human Services |
Security Awareness Training |
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board |
IT Security Awareness |
Texas Juvenile Justice Department |
Cybersecurity Training |
Texas Legislative Council |
Cyber Security Awareness Training | Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool |
OAG Information Security General User Training |
Texas Office of the Attorney General |
Cybersecurity: What You Need To Know |
Texas School for the Blind and the Visually Impaired (TSBVI) |
KnowBe4 Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Texas |
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - El Paso |
2023 TWDB Security Awareness Training | Texas Water Development Board |
Information Security Training |
Texas Woman's University |
Cybersecurity Awareness Training |
The University of Texas at El Paso |
2022 UTHealth Security Awareness Compliance Training |
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston |
UT System Information Resources: Use, Security, & Privacy Training |
The University of Texas System |
Cybersecurity Awareness Training (CAT) |
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio |
UTHSA Annual Security Awareness Training |
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio |
Security Awareness Training |
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley |
VIA Employee Cybersecurity Awareness Training | VIA Metropolitan Transit |
Version History
Version |
Date |
Description |
14.0 |
05/18/2023 |
Added vendor options to Entegration training programs |