Cybersecurity Awareness
Latest Security Alerts
Find recent phishing and scam attempts targeting the MCC community. View examples of actual malicious emails to stay informed and protect yourself.
For more in-depth cybersecurity insights, check out our monthly newsletter, IT Cybersecurity News, authored by our cybersecurity team. Archived newsletters, from previous years, may be found on IT Hub: Security Awareness.
Articles of Interest
National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA): Cybersecurity for Tax Season: Protect Your Identity and Refund
Central Texas Cyber Range
The Central Texas Cyber Range (CTCR) is a joint venture on cybersecurity education and innovation between Baylor University and McLennan Community College.
CTCR is bringing its vision to reality through education and training of cybersecurity leaders, transformational applied research, trusted analysis & consulting, and community engagement.
2024 Cybersecurity Training
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.
You should have received a link to 2024 KnowBe4 Cybersecurity Training in early October. If you have not completed the training, please complete as soon as possible.
Training Completion
| Training Status | Employees (faculty & staff | Board of Trustees (BOT) |
|---|---|---|
| Complete | 96% | 100% |
| Past Due (incomplete or in progress) | 4% | 0% |
Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Observed every October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month was created as a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure every American has the resources they need to stay safer and more secure online.
Stay tuned for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, 2025!