Information security is a complex and constantly evolving topic. Threats to the security of the Simmons network and our data, as well as your personal data, change every day. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to stay secure and to prevent most common causes of unauthorized access to your information.

To help you better understand current threats to information security and the resources available to you, Simmons Technology is providing access to a short, video-based security awareness course called Securing the Human. Topics covered include: an overview of how criminals gain unauthorized access to data, staying safe when browsing and using email, securing your mobile device, tips for using social media safely, and keeping personal information secure on our network and in the cloud.

The course consists of 2-5 minute video sessions and takes about an hour to complete. It is available online at any time to faculty and staff.Completion of the training is necessary for compliance with Massachusetts Standards for the Protection of Personal Information, and we encourage you to do so at your earliest convenience.

You should have received an email recently notifying you that your account has been created and containing a link to the training. If you do not have this email, you can also access the training directly by visitingsso.securingthehuman.org/simmons and signing in with your Simmons username and password. If you have any problems accessing or completing the training, please contact the Service Desk at 617-521-2222.