Security

Security projects and program supported by Advance IT Minnesota include:

Information Security Training for IT Professionals

  • Advance IT Minnesota helps design, develop and deliver a self-paced, online training program for the MnSCU Office of the Chancellor covering areas from IT infrastructure security to security policies and management.
  • In the fall of 2009, Advance IT Minnesota made available Information Technology and Security training to businesses and non-MnSCU higher education institutions.
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Information Security Assessments

  • Advance IT Minnesota helps conduct Information Security Assessments of all 32 MnSCU colleges and universities which involves a detailed pre-assessment, a kick-off presentation including all stakeholders, a multi-day visit to directly interview employees from all business areas that handle sensitive data, and the presentation of a prioritized roadmap to address security gaps and recommendations.
  • Assessments have also been conducted at a number of non-MnSCU higher education institutions and Advance IT Minnesota is planning to expand offerings in this area to include post-assessment services such as IT audits and security implementation assistance.

Applications Training

  • Advance IT Minnesota designs and delivers in-person training presently in various technology areas including encryption products and application development security to MnSCU and the State of Minnesota IT staffers.
  • Secure Applications Development training is available to software and web development professionals. 
  • Have a suggestion for areas that you would like to see us offer targeted training? Contact Us.