In compliance with Massachusetts Standards for the Protection of Personal Information of Residents, the University of Massachusetts now requires annual mandatory cybersecurity training for all employees. The University of Massachusetts is using the Vector Solutions learning platform to provide this 25-minute online training course to all UMass employees. An email notice was sent to all UMass Amherst employees on Friday, January 31.
Log in to the Vector Solutions website through this secure link using your UMass NetID and password: https://umass-amherst-ma.vectorlmsedu.com/training/home
In addition to the new UMass systemwide cybersecurity training, UMass Amherst employees can access cybersecurity resources specific to our campus:
- Data Categorization at UMass Amherst:
- Institutional Information and Research Data Categorization Examples - UMass Amherst IT
- Where can I store or share my data? - UMass Amherst IT
- Data Retention at UMass Amherst:
- Record Retention and Disposition Schedules - UMass Amherst Public Records
- Secure Device Disposal at UMass Amherst:
- Technology System Disposition Standard - UMass Amherst IT
- Property Office - UMass Amherst Controller's Office
The following support options are available to UMass Amherst employees who need assistance with the required cybersecurity training:
- Contact it@umass.edu if you have any issues logging in to the Cybersecurity Training.
- Contact compliance@umass.edu if you have questions about employee training requirements.
- Contact UMass Amherst Accessibility with any accessibility issues regarding this training.
Please review the following notice from the University of Massachusetts Office of the President:
The University is actively working with Vector Solutions, the company that provides this training, to implement improvements to this training. Current limitations include:
- Layout improvements are necessary to enhance clarity for individuals who use screen readers.
- Training content currently cannot be viewed at 400% browser zoom.
- Employees that rely on reading a transcript must select the last line of the video transcript to show that the employee has completed the transcript. Once an employee selects the last line of the transcript, they will be able to move forward to the next section of the training.
Vector Solutions plans to implement improvements in each of the areas by June of 2025. The University will continue to work to work with Vector on these items.