Length of Training: 1 hour
Prerequisites: None
Cyber Defenders: Cybersecurity at TWC is an immersive asynchronous game where players assume the role of Cyber Defenders tasked with protecting a digital realm from various security threats. The game revolves around teaching players best cybersecurity practices per TWC guidelines. TWC employees and everyone granted access to TWC applications must take this training annually. It is certified by the Texas Department of Information Resources and follows Texas House Bill 3834, effective June 2019.
By the end of this course, you will be able to demonstrate your:
- Knowledge of TWC’s cybersecurity requirements and responsibilities.
- Knowledge of best practices to effectively safeguard digital assets through a comprehensive understanding of hardware security, email threat mitigation, and password security.
- Understanding of the sensitivity of TWC information and the actions you can take to protect it.
- Awareness of the meaning of information security “threat,” “threat actor,” “risk,” and “attack,” and the ability to identify, respond to, and report cybersecurity threats.
Audience: TWC, Workforce Development Board, and Workforce Solutions office staff; network partners.
Produced by
Texas Workforce Commission
Training and Development Department
In collaboration with the
Business Operations Division Cybersecurity Department
