Dear Colleagues,

This is a friendly reminder that the General Security Awareness (GSA) Training must be completed no later than Thursday, March 7. 

GSA Training is not provided through the Learning Management System (LMS) so it will not appear on your “My Training” list.  However, it is required training.  All the information you need to complete your GSA Training is provided here:

Why is this training important?

Securing information is a critical part of our work.  We must safeguard our own data and protect the data our clients entrust to us.  IRM is pleased to announce “General Security Awareness (GSA) Training,” which is mandatory for all Abt staff around the world. 

Is General Security Awareness Training required?

Yes, it is mandatory for all Abt staff.  This is the first time GSA training is required for staff outside of the United States.

Will a charge code be provided?

Yes, time for completing GSA Training will be covered up to 1 hour.  The charge code is provided at the end of the training.

What does GSA Training cover?

To support the challenging landscape of security threats, the IRM Business Working Group has worked together to provide training and assistance to our global Abt community.  GSA Training includes:

·         Data Destruction

·         Specific Encryption Solutions

·         Internet Use

·         Software Downloads

·         Methods for Moving Data

Are there options for languages other than English?

Yes, training and materials are also provided in Arabic, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.  To access these languages, contact the IT Service Center to set your language preference.

How do I get started on GSA Training? 

Just follow these simple steps to launch the training and access language options:

1.      If you prefer to train in a language other than English, contact the IT Service Center to make a selection.

2.      Open Internet Explorer.

3.      Enter the following address:  http://abt.securingthehuman.org.  If the training does not load, please take the following additional steps:

a.      Log into Abtremote at http://abtremote.abtassoc.com

b.      Then come back to this email and click this link:  http://abt.securingthehuman.org

4.      GSA Training is integrated with Single Sign On (SSO).  If asked for login credentials, enter your Abt username and password. 

5.      If you encounter any difficulty, contact the IT Service Center for assistance.

6.      Begin your training with “Introduction” and view each module.  The final module is labeled “End.”

If you have any questions about data security needs or training, please contact IRM. 

Thank you!

This communication was sent BCC to All Abt Staff.