Annual Required Training

As faculty and staff, we have access to confidential personal, academic, research and proprietary data. That access comes with a responsibility to protect the information and help safeguard our campus systems. 

The IT security awareness module is now available in MyTalent. Please complete the required module before March 25 by clicking on the button below, or by logging in to the MyTalent system and clicking on “Annual KUL Training” under the “Learning” section on the home page.

The Cybersecurity at KU - 2025 learning module provides simple steps you can take to protect yourself, your colleagues, your students and the University of Kansas.

  • The module takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.
  • You must go through the entire module. Simply logging in or partially completing the module will not register as “complete.”
  • You must click "Agree" on the final screen before closing the training.
  • If you experience technical issues, please contact Human Resources at hrdept@ku.edu.

NOTE: When you have completed the module be sure to follow the exit instructions to ensure completion is recorded. Do not close your browser window until instructions are completed.

Beginning Feb. 24, you will receive weekly email reminders until you have completed the IT security awareness module.

If you should have additional questions or needs, please reach out to hrdept@ku.edu.

Complete the IT Security Module

Annual Training FAQs

You must complete the required IT security awareness module by Tuesday, March 25. The training due date is listed in the emails about the training, as well as published with the training in MyTalent Assignments.

For each training you complete in MyTalent, you can find a certificate and date of completion in your Learning History.

  1. Click on the Learning tile
  2. Then click View All in the History tile
  3. To view the certificate of completion, click the printer icon under the Action column to the right of the course title

Employees who are on leave of absence throughout the training window are not required to complete their training until they return to work. Upon return, they should complete the training as soon as possible and advise their supervisor of completion.

Chrome is recommended for PCs. Safari or Chrome are recommended for Mac users.

If you are having technical issues when you try to complete the training module, first try to clear your browser cache and cookies. Follow the step-by-step instructions under "Clear Cache & Cookies" on the troubleshooting page for desktops and laptops or mobile devices. in the KU IT Knowledge Base.

If clearing your cache and cookies doesn't resolve the technical issues, contact the KU IT Customer Service Center at 785-864-8080 or itcsc@ku.edu.  

  • Forward suspected scam, phishing or other suspicious emails to abuse@ku.edu.
  • Contact the IT Security Office at itsec@ku.edu if you have security questions or concerns.
  • Review KU IT Security information, recommendations, and best practices at security.ku.edu.

Contact the Customer Service Center at itcsc@ku.edu or 785-864-8080 with general IT questions or need technical support.

Some KU employees use mobile devices for university business. Even if you don't use a mobile device for work, learning about security for mobile devices can help protect you in your personal life.