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)*

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
mwolfe@alteritysolutions.com
214-665-0214

 

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
 

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
Jhuebener@barcoment.com
210-930-6960

 

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
leaddevelopment_team@barracuda.com
888-268-4772

 

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.
leaddevelopment_team@barracuda.com
888-268-4772

 

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
mwise@bisconsultants.com
800-247-9045

 

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
cynthia.barcio@capgemini.com

 

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
mlevin@cfisa.org
561-325-6050

 

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
 

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
sales@curricula.com
800-690-2280

 

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
sales@cyberaware.com

 

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
char.mackay@drip7.com
509-951-1044

 

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
Attacks; Training Policies; Phishing; Test

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
jennifer@dcshq.com
512-493-9703

 

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
Other languages available for a fee.

Anneli Ellis
anneli.ellis@elcinfosec.com
240-205-3574

 

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
spustejovsky@encoresupportsystems.com
404-547-3752

 

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.
Quiz is only available in English.

Nicholas Vient
nickv@hipaasecurenow.com
978-290-3099

Michael Vaught
mvaught@ctsinet.com
806-793-8961

 

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
clark.collett@eset.com
619-876-5400

 

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
EVERFI content and platform

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
VSAccreditations@VectorSolutions.com
866-546-1212

 

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
info@esc100.net
(361) 876-3145

 

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
 

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
rdattilo@globallearningsystems.com
410.800.4000 ext. 120

 

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
zach.carter@infimasec.com
904-307-6927

 

 

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
julie.schrank@infosecinstitute.com
608.515.5504

 

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
*Microlearning videos are translated up

Jack Krimmel
jack.krimmel@vipre.com
727-324-0003 ext. 6754

 

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
dir@knowbe4.com
855-566-9234

DIR-TSO-4280 (Innovation Network Technologies Corporation)
DIR-CPO-4879 (GTS Technology Solutions, Inc)
DIR-CPO-4863 (Freeit Data Solutions, Inc)
DIR-CPO-4733 (Virtuo Group Corporation)

Security Awareness Training (HB 3834)

Lexipol

Information Security Habits and Procedures that Protect Information Resources;
Best Practices for Detecting, Assessing, Reporting, and Addressing Information Threats

N

1

Program Directors;
Designated Company Employees

Y

In-person, Online

Y

Y

Y

English

Napoleon Broughton
nbroughton.les@gmail.com
713-483-0687

 

Cybersecurity Awareness Training

Life Enhancement Solutions

Module 1: The principles of Information Security & Best Practices to Safeguard Information
Module 2: Awareness of Information Security Threats & Reporting Information Security Threats and Suspicious Activity

N

1

Program Directors;
Designated Company Employees

Y

In-person, Online

Y

Y

Y

English

Napoleon Broughton
nbroughton.les@gmail.com
713-483-0687

 

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
sgalvin@linkedIn.com
805-207-6137

DIR-TSO-4288 (Carahsoft)

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
mark.collura@livingsecurity.com
617-596-2646

 
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 English, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Hindi, Korean, Czech, Polish, Arabic, Turkish, Vietnamese

Steve Johnston
sjohnston@mimecast.com
817-313-7622

 

Cybersecurity: Data Privacy and Safe Computing

NEOGOV

Information Security and PII;
Physical Security Threats;
Common Data Threats;
Procedures and Reporting Requirements

N

0.5

Any user

N

Online

Y

Y

Y

English

Julie Lavorini
jlavorini@neogov.net
310-426-6304 x374

 

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
 

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
gfoster@nxtsoft.com
205-835-4032

 

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
 
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
 
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
 

Cyber Security/ Malware Awareness Training

OSS Academy

Cybersecurity & Malware Awareness for Employees
Cybersecurity Final Exam

Y

1

Any user

Y

Online

Y

Y

Y

English

David Salmon
customer.service@ossrisk.com
281-288-9190 (Ext. 205)

 

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
ttrevethan@paloaltonetworks.com
757-613-0878

 

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
jyearty@peakps.com
850-668-9518

 

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
esauceda@proofpoint.com
TexasSLED@proofpoint.com
512-517-0948

 

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
louis.tillis@providence.org
657-207-4227

 
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
 

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
eduhero@esc6.net
936-435-8443

 

Cybersecurity for Educators

Responsive Learning

One module

N

1

Company employees, teachers and school
administrators on school district contracts

Y

Online

N

Y

Y

English, Spanish

Birgit West
birgit.west@responsivelearning.com
915-328-1830

 

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
jarmstrong@sans.org
614.543.0357

 

SCAN13 Training Program

SCAN13

SCAN13 Training Program

N

1

Any user

Y

In-person, Online

Y

Y

Y

English

Taylor Young
info@scan13.com
972-836-7761

 

 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
training@governmentresource.com
817-753-3149

 

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
JennyLee.Garza@superiorhealthplan.com
512-726-3181

 

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.
Employees, Business Owners, Individuals, applying for the first job in their life
Seniors, Parents, Volunteers

Y

In-person, Online

Y

Y

Y

English, Spanish

Bob Mehta
Bob@hipaatraining.net
515-865-4591

 

PreventABreach - Cybersecurity TBG Solutions, Inc. Single module Y 1.5

Any user

Y In-person Y Y Y English

Mark Seguin
Mark@TBGSolutionsInc.com
903-533-9123, ext 101

 

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
britt@globalassetonline.com
916-833-4246

 

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
julia@texasgroundwater.org
512-596-3101

 

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;
Local government employees
with access to official computer
systems or databases

Y

Online

Y

Y

Y

English

Ariane Walker
ariane.walker@trwa.org
512-428-5754

 

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
vsaccreditations@vectorsolutions.com
866-546-1212

 

VFISU 132: Cyber Security Awareness

VFIS

Single module

Y

1

Emergency Services Personnel

N

Online

Y

Y

Y

English

Justin Eberly
csapps@vfis.com
800-233-1957

 

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
rich@wizer-training.com
586-601-4698

 

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
thegner@publicschoolworks.com
513-631-6111, ext 7018

 

*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
jb@wylietexas.gov
469-222-5305

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
Dale.Harville@esc20.net
210-370-5740

FBISD Annual Information Security Awareness Training

Fort Bend ISD

One Module

N

0.5

K12 Districts

N

Online

Y

Y

Y

English

Christopher Kar
Christopher.Kar@fortbend.k12.tx.us
281-634-1086

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
daniel.salinas@co.hidalgo.tx.us
956-292-7010, ext. 6011

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
Sgilhous@houstonisd.org
713-556-6000

LNVA Cybersecurity Training

Lower Neches Valley Authority

One module

Y

0.25

Any Water Authority Orgs.

N

Online

Y

Y

Y

English

Josh Parrish
josh.parrish@lnva.dst.tx.us
409-892-4011 ext. 125

Cyber Security Awareness Program

Montgomery Central Appraisal District

One module

Y

1

Anyone

N

Files

Y

Y

Y

English

Willie Schafer
wschafer@mcad-tx.org
936-539-8635

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
lori.aden@region10.org
972.348.1510

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
troy.neal@springbranchisd.com
713-251-1416

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
securitytraining@county.org
512-478-8753
 

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

TXTrainingCert@dir.texas.gov

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
ike.okoli@txdot.gov
512-571-8950

 

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
Other - Can also be taught in person

Y

Y

Y

English
Possible to provide Spanish upon request, but would require turnaround time

Joel Ausanka
ausanka@txstate.edu
512-245-4225

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
sam.segran@ttu.edu
806-742-5151

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
sam.segran@ttu.edu
806-742-5151

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
daniel.castronovo@twc.texas.gov
512-475-4833

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
gdmiller@tamus.edu
979-458-6433

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
rvshaffe@utmb.edu
409-266-1444

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
nathan.routen@utsouthwestern.edu
214-648-0526

 

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

CSEC Cybersecurity Awareness Program

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

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Version

Date

Description

14.0

05/18/2023

Added vendor options to Entegration training programs

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