Your access to systems will be removed, and you will be unable to perform job duties that require this access.  

It is recommended you set aside 3 hours to complete this training, if you intend to do it all at once. You may choose to just do one module at a time if you prefer.  We strongly recommend completing the quiz in one session.

You need a computer or laptop with access to the Internet.  The online training modules have videos, so headphones or speakers are required.

The quiz is designed to transfer important knowledge to you, not stump you and make you retake it. You will have to get the right answer before you proceed to the next question, but don't worry, you will be helped along the way.  

Each employee must sign in and take the online modules and quiz individually to get the credit, so no group training sessions are provided.  Offices may find value in having employees work on the certification at the same time, however. Internal discussions with staff about the material may provoke changes to internal processes.

The requirement to have a Certified Knowledge Worker program has been in discussions since December 2015, when Dr. Saunders declared 2016 the "Year of Security". The ideas have been presented in the following venues:

• January 5, 2016 - Provost's Council

• January 6, 2016 - InfoSys Team meeting

• February 8, 2016 - Extended Cabinet

• February 11, 2016 - Student Affairs leadership

• February 16, 2016 - Risk and Compliance Council

• May 24, 2016 - Academic Affairs Communication Council

• August 16, 2016 - Fall Faculty Forum

In addition, in late February 2016, the University of West Florida Information Security and Privacy Policy  was submitted by the Office of the General Counsel to the university community for a 30-day comment period. In that policy, adopted March 21, 2016, it states:

"Each unit must train its employees on the requirements to safeguard protected or private information. This training should occur prior to employee access of protected or private information or as required by legislation or contractual obligation."

It also states:

“UWF will make available to...the university in general, standardized information privacy training.  This training will provide appropriate privacy training for all Faculty, Staff and students.”