Reminder: Mandatory Computer Security Course
Just like any other organization, CERN is permanently under attack – even right now. Consequently it's important to be vigilant about security risks, protecting CERN's reputation - and your work. The availability, integrity and confidentiality of CERN's computing services and the unhindered operation of its accelerators and experiments come down to the combined efforts of the CERN Security Team and you. In order to remain par with the attack trends, the Security Team regularly reminds CERN users about the computer security risks, and about the rules for using CERN’s computing facilities.Therefore, a new dedicated basic computer security course has been designed informing you about the “Do’s” and “Dont’s” when using CERN's computing facilities. This course is mandatory for all person owning a CERN computer account and must be followed once every three years. Users who have never done the course, or whose course needs to be renewed, should have received an e-mail reminder during the last few days.
Please note that it is essential to follow both parts of the course in order to pass it.
Failure to successfully pass both parts will lead to the blocking of your computer account. Usually this course takes less than 15 minutes, and is available at: http://sir.cern.ch/.
by IT Department