Security Matters for Employees!
As an employee at the University of Alaska, you may have access to protected information. You also have a responsibility to adhere to UA standards and federal regulations to protect that information. On this page, learn about UA training, standards, guidelines, and more options to keep yourself secure.
Tier 1 Trainings
Requirements
Tier 1 Training is required for all employees. Higher tier trainings are required
for specific positions. To learn more, visit Human Resources.
At the University of Alaska, all employees are required to take annual Security Awareness training through the KnowBe4 platform - this is required to maintain compliance with federal regulations. This training becomes accessible at the beginning of the fiscal year, with a completion deadline of October 31st. KnowBe4 should be accessed using your UA Single Sign-On. The training is a broad, approximately 20-minute module.
Having issues with KnowBe4? Looking for more information on the training? Visit our Training page to learn more about KnowBe4. If you need help with the platform, email us at ua-securityaware@alaska.edu for help.
Title IX Training is a federally-mandated, yearly training on Title IX protections. It must be completed within 30 days of hire, and then annually by October 31st. This training takes approximately 1 hour to complete.
Employees at the system office will take the training on the platform that is used by their campus. »¨½·Ö±²¥employees will find the training in Canvas, and UAA and UAS employees will be able to access their training through Blackboard. Questions about this training should be sent to your location's Title IX contact.
Behavior Based Safety is a program designed to influence employee actions toward safer outcomes, ideally by preventing an accident or injury before it occurs. It must be completed once, within 30 days of being hired.
This training is accessed through MyUA. Questions should be sent to ua-hrtraining@alaska.edu.
Workplace Harassment Prevention training helps learners recognize and prevent unlawful harassment/discrimination. It must be completed once, within 30 days of being hired.
This training is accessed through MyUA. Questions should be sent to ua-hrtraining@alaska.edu.
UA Policies and Standards
Regulations
University regulations are policies and standards that you are expected to read and
follow. They instruct usage of UA resources and regulate many aspects of University
operations.
When using UA resources, you are required to follow several standards. These include the Acceptable Use Policy, the Standards for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, and proper . Please review these standards and make sure to act in accordance of them.
The University of Alaska has several standards that protect both you and the university. These include, but are not limited to:
The UA System Security Guidelines cover a wide variety of topics. These topics include system patches/updates, encryption, logging, network access, and data sanitization. You should read and be familiar with these guidelines.
Read the UA System Security Guidelines Here
The Password and Authentication Standard covers allowed types of authentication and governs length and complexity of UA passwords, as well as password lifetime.
Read the Password and Authentication Standard Here
The Generative AI Security Standard communicates expectations and requirements related to use of Generative AI throughout the UA System, including what data is appropriate, the process for selecting and procuring Generative AI tools, as well as awareness of the risk associated with it.
Read the Generative AI Security Standard Here
Mobile Device Security is important as, while smartphones and tablets are very convenient and useful, they function on networks and that access can put you at risk. These ten tips can help keep your personal data protected no matter where you go.
Read the Tips for Mobile Device Security Here
When traveling with your UA device, you must use a VPN, stay off of public Wi-Fi, watch where you plug your device in (and use a data blocker when you must use charging ports), always keep your device on your person, and if you do lose your device, please report it to your campus police department and then your applicable service desk. For further guidance, consult the Board of Regents Chapter 02.07 or email ua-oit-grc@alaska.edu.
Protecting Your Data and Privacy
Physical Security
Physical security includes securing your devices in public places and preventing bad
actors from accessing them. Learn about a few helpful tools below!