Security Awareness Training

Employees of the Virginia Commonwealth University are required to complete the VCU Information Security Awareness when they arrive at VCU and also on an annual basis. The annual training is only open for a specified amount of time. Email notifications will be sent when the annual training is available. The online training is available for Faculty and Staff through Talent@VCU. All other employees (e.g. students, hourly employees, affiliates), can complete the training in Canvas using the links below.

New Employee Information Security Security Training:

The link below is intended for hourly employees, affiliates, contractors, and other employees who do not attend New Employee Orientation.

• Use the self-enroll link to enroll in the course: Enroll in the New Employee VCU Information Security Awareness Training

Annual Information Security Training

The link below is intended for hourly employees, affiliates, contractors, and other employees who do not have access to Talent@VCU.  Faculty and full-time staff will complete this training within Talent@VCU.

• Use the self-enroll link to enroll in the course:  Enroll in VCU Information Security Awareness Training.

For any questions regarding the training material, please contact the Information Security Office. For technical issues with Canvas, please contact the VCU IT Support Center at (804) 828 - 2227.

This article was updated: 02/8/2025