Cybersecurity training

You have access to a number of cybersecurity training resources through Virginia Tech! 

Self-paced training through LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning courses are free for Virginia Tech students and employees. The following are some good options for all levels to help you gain skills and confidence to stay safer online.

See a comprehensive list of LinkedIn Learning security training options, including courses geared towards developers and unit leaders.

Training for employees through PageUp Talent Development

Employees can also take self-paced training courses through the PageUp Learning Library.

• Computer Administration Training
• Securing the Human IT Security Awareness Training

Request training for your group

Virginia Tech departments can request awareness training from the IT Security Office for their employees through the IT Service Catalog. Options include: 

• General awareness training: topics include cybersecurity and techniques used to compromise IT systems
• Interactive phishing awareness: improve security skills with a live, safe, real-world educational phishing
• Securing the Human Online: training on computer security and phishing awareness