The University of Pennsylvania Office of Information Security celebrates the 2025 National Cybersecurity Awareness Month(NCSAM) by launching the Information Security at Penn: A Practical Guide online training on September 25, 2025, starting with the Executive Vice President (EVP) Unites. The course is available on the Workday training platform.
Overview
Penn 2025 NCSAM Events
LogScale Training
The CQL 201: Designing and Optimizing CQL is a comprehensive instructor-led online training, providing information security professionals with the essential skills needed to effectively query, analyze, and visualize security data using CrowdStrike Language (CQL). The training is a full-day training offered on October 1st and October 8th.
For information on the training, please visit https://isc.upenn.edu/security/logScale-training.
Information Security for Professionals Training
This instructor-led course training consists of three classes, each of which runs for approximately four months, covering CompTIA topics. This Information Security Professional Training will start this October 2025.
For additional information and registration, visit https://isc.upenn.edu/security/SecurityPro.
Mission Continuity Program (MCP) Fall Symposium
The MCP Fall Symposium brings together Penn professionals who work with Mission Continuity Programs and experts in the field. The event takes place at the Inn at Penn from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on October 6th, 2025.
More information on the Mission Continuity Program at https://missioncontinuity.upenn.edu/
Free Movie Screening for Students - Good Fortune
Free & Legal (Good Fortune Movie Screening): OIS will host this movie night for students on October 17 at 5:30 p.m. at Cinemark Theater on Walnut. The free screening of “Good Fortune” will be preceded by a brief discussion on the DMCA, Penn’s copyright policy, and 2-Step Verification. This movie night is open to all Penn students; however, pre-event registration is required due to limited theater seating.
A link to a reservation site will be added on October 3rd, 2025.
Penn 2025 Employee Resource Fair
The Office of Information Security (OIS) will participate in the University of Pennsylvania Employee Resource Fair on November 5, 2025, from 12:00 - 1:30 pm, at Bodek Lounge, Huston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA. 19104.