Information Security Toolkit

The Toolkit is designed to help promote the delivery of a consistent information security awareness message and can become a cost efficient component of your Information Security Awareness Program. Instructions for printing and branding are also included.

For questions or more information, please contact Commonwealth Security at: CommonwealthSecurity@VITA.Virginia.Gov

New video: "The Duh's of Security" promotes effective security

VITA Commonwealth Security and Communications have produced an Information Security awareness video promoting simple, common sense behavior changes that will strengthen the security of Commonwealth information. The approach is humorous but the message is effective.

Please feel free to share this video with your organization’s user population and others to promote Information Security awareness. You can download the file, share the YouTube link and/or the code on your Web sites, e-newsletters, etc.

• View the "Duhs of Security" video on Virginia's YouTube channel
• Download the "Duhs of Security" video (.wmv format); please note that this file is 96mb and will require time to download in relation to your Internet connection speed
• Download the "Duhs of Security" video with subtitles (.wmv format, 96mb)
  
  
• Embed the video on your site with this code (can easily be resized):

If you have a problem viewing the video or with the associated links on this page, please e-mail VITA Commonwealth Security Services.

Governor's proclamations highlight need for effective information security

By proclaimation, Governor Timothy Kaine has designated October as Information Security Awareness Month in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

2009 Governor's Proclamation

More Information

StaySafeOnLine.info

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification - sponsored by Homeland Security

Office of the Attorney General Project SafetyNet

Resource kit for National Cyber Security Awareness Month

Guidelines and Resources for Internet safety in schools

Toolkit

Citizen Awareness Banner

Due to the ever increasing threats posed by malware running on citizen computers, it is suggested that agencies utilize the provided banner on all Internet facing citizen and partner applications where authentication is required, or where any personally identifiable information may be exchanged between the agency and your customers. The banner looks like this when the code below is used:

Resources:

• Activities
  • Crossword Puzzle - 2009
  • Crossword Puzzle - 2008
• Banner
  • Web Banner
• Bookmarks
  • Portable Devices- 2008
  • Sensitive Data- 2008
  • Disposal- 2008
  • Phishing- 2008
  • Protect Your Identity- 2009
  • Report Suspicious Activity- 2009
  • Think B4 U Click- 2009
  • Strong Password- 2009
• Brochures
  • InfoSec and Internet Usage- 2009
  • Parent's Guide to Cyber Bullies- 2009
  • Social Networking- 2009
• Calendar
  • Security Calendar - 2010
• Guides
  • Cyber Security Getting Started- 2009
  • Firewalls- 2009
  • Erasing and Disposal- 2009
  • Internet and Acceptable Use- 2009
  • Incident Response- 2009
  • Public Sector Security Challenges- 2009
  • Backing Up Information- 2009
  • InfoSec Outreach and Marketing- 2008
• Other Documentation
  • MS-ISAC Branding Instructions- 2009
  • Parent Child Student Contract
  • Sample Key Logging letter
  • SEC 501 Roles and Responsibilities Matrix
• Posters
  • Disposal 1 - MS-ISAC 2008
  • Eavesdropping 1 - Duh's of Security 2008
  • Hard Drive 1 - Duh's of Security 2008
  • Identity Theft 1 - MS-ISAC 2009
  • Internet Safety 1 - MS-ISAC 2009
  • Passwords 1 - 2008
  • Passwords 2 - 2008
  • Passwords 3 - Duh's of Security 2008
  • Passwords 1 - MS-ISAC 2009
  • Phishing 1 - MS-ISAC 2008
  • Phishing 2 - Duh's of Security 2008
  • Physical Asset 1 - Duh's of Security 2008
  • Physical Asset 2 - Duh's of Security 2009
  • Physical Asset 3 - Duh's of Security 2009
  • Portable Devices 1 - MS-ISAC 2008
  • Printing 1 - Duh's of Security 2008
  • Report Suspicious Activities 1 - MS-ISAC 2009
  • Screen Lock 1 - Duh's of Security 2008
  • Screen Lock 2 - Duh's of Security 2009
  • Screen Lock 3 - Duh's of Security 2009
  • Security 1 - 2008
  • Security 2 - 2008
  • Sensitive Data 1 - MS-ISAC 2008
  • Tailgating 1 - Duh's of Security 2008