Initial Information Security Briefing

For New Employees, Contractors, and Visitors to LANL, #9369

Goals and Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, a LANL information system user will:

• Understand why information security is important,
• Recognize some threats and vulnerabilities to our systems,
• Know their responsibilities as a general computer user,
• Understand information security requirements and restrictions,
• Apply ways to mitigate information security threats and vulnerabilities,
• Find resources available to assist with user questions and issues,
• Know the protection requirements for hardware and information,
• Describe the LANL computer network, and
• Recognize a potential incident and know reporting requirements.

After completing the online training, you will be asked to Submit for Credit. If you have a Token Card (Smartcard or Cryptocard) with Administrative Access you can submit for credit and your training record will be updated within the hour. If you do not have a Token Card, you must submit for credit to the Registrar. Crediting of your training record will be completed within five days or sooner. Turn off any "pop-up blockers" in your browser or you may not be able to submit for credit.

note: please take the self-assessment at the end of this course.