Certifying Training Programs
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Course Certification Checklist
Certification Exceptions
2024-2025 Certified Programs
The list of certified training programs for FY 24-25 is below, and valid until August 31, 2025. Please note that these programs are certified for content, not other regulatory or statutory obligations.
DIR has developed a certified training program, Cybersecurity Awareness Training. This video is being offered free of charge to anyone who needs to meet the training requirements of Texas Government Code and based on each organization's preference.
Cybersecurity Awareness Training FY 23-24 (English)
Cybersecurity Awareness Training FY 23-24(Spanish)
DIR's Cybersecurity Awareness Training FY23-24 is valid through August 31, 2024. A FY24-25 version is in development and will be published as soon as it is available.
Apply for Training Program Certification
Texas Government Code states that a cybersecurity training program must:
- Focus on forming information security habits and procedures that protect information resources; and
- Teach best practices for detecting, assessing, reporting, and addressing information security threats.
Certifications are valid until August 31 and need to be renewed annually.
Applications for training program certifications are accepted June 1 - July 31 each year.
Applications for FY 24-25 are no longer being accepted. If you would like to request an exception, please contact [email protected].
Training Program Certification Criteria
FY 24-25 Security Awareness Training Program Certification Standards