Observed every October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month was created as a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure everyone has the resources they need to stay safer and more secure online.
Stay tuned for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, October 2025!
Find recent phishing and scam attempts targeting the MCC community. View examples of actual malicious emails to stay informed and protect yourself.
Current alerts will be posted on Tech Support. All MCC students are automatically enrolled to receive text alerts (unless opted out) through Mongoose (Cadence), as well.
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For more in-depth cybersecurity insights, check out our monthly newsletter, IT Cybersecurity News, authored by our cybersecurity team.
Archived newsletters, from previous months/years, may be found on IT Hub: Security Awareness.
All MCC Employees and Board of Trustees (BOT) members are required (by the State of Texas) to complete annual, Cybersecurity Training.
Best practices show education is the first line of defense in recognizing attempts and preventing attacks.
Annual (state-mandated) Cybersecurity training is now available for all MCC faculty and staff. Check your email for the link. Please complete by October 31.
From: McLennan Community College <do-not-reply@mclennan.edu>
Subject: You've been enrolled in training
| Training Status | Employees (faculty & staff | Board of Trustees (BOT) |
|---|---|---|
| Complete | 96% | 100% |
| Past Due (incomplete or in progress) | 4% | 0% |
The Central Texas Cyber Hub is a collaboration between Baylor University, McLennan Community College, and Central Texas College .
The mission is to establish Central Texas as a leading center of excellence in cybersecurity education by addressing critical workforce needs through non-degree training, stackable skills, comprehensive degree programs for industry and government, and fostering world-class cyber research.
This is also part of the Central Texas Cyber Range (CTCR), a state of the art facility, located on the Baylor University campus, designed for flexible research and education.