The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) has released new criteria that will be used to certify cybersecurity training programs for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 (September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2022).
Texas Government Code Section 2054.5191 requires state and local government employees to annually complete a certified cybersecurity training. Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) in consultation with the Texas Cybersecurity Council is required to certify the cybersecurity training programs and update standards for maintenance of certification.
For FY 21-22, one new criterion has been added to the certification requirements: The definition of spear phishing, and how to identify and report on spear phishing attempts.
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