Mentoring and Certification

Mentoring

The 2018 Security Professionals Conference Mentoring Program is free and supports the EDUCAUSE Cybersecurity Program's diverse community, from senior leaders to those new to the higher ed infosec or privacy profession and everyone in between.

Attendees interested in participating can sign up for the mentoring program during the registration process. Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive a brief set of questions from EDUCAUSE staff in order to help us find the best possible match. Participants will be introduced via email prior to the conference and provided more information about next steps, which include organizing a one-on-one meeting at the conference in Baltimore (April 10–12, 2018).
Please note: The 2018 mentoring program has reached capacity, so the option to sign up is no longer available on the registration form.

Several strategic leadership and professional development sessions, as well as community building opportunities, are included in the conference program. Anyone participating in the 2018 mentoring program is encouraged to attend these sessions.

If you are not able to attend this year's event, we hope you'll participate next year at the 2019 Security Professionals Conference in Chicago, May 13–15, 2019!

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Certification

Earn Credits toward Your Certifications

You can claim credits for your privacy and security certifications when you participate in the Security Professionals Conference.

Participants can earn up to 11 hours of CPE credits by attending the main conference (April 11–12, 2018) and as many as 6 additional hours of CPE credits by attending preconference workshops (April 10, 2018).

We have listed the most common information security and privacy accrediting organizations below. You must self-report your CPE credits earned to your credentialing organization. EDUCAUSE does not report earned CPE credits on your behalf. Keep your registration receipt and a copy of the print program as evidence of your attendance at this event in case you are audited by your credentialing organization. Please note that EDUCAUSE does not provide a printed certificate of attendance for the Security Professionals Conference.

Accrediting Organizations

(ISC)2 — (ISC)2 members can earn up to 11 CPE credits for the main conference and/or up to 6 CPE credits for preconference workshops. Self-report attendance through the (ISC)2 website and provide appropriate documentation. Visit the (ISC)2 FAQ page for more about CPE inquiries.

IAPP — Up to 11 CPE credits may be awarded to IAPP-certified professionals for the main conference and/or up to 6 CPE credits for preconference workshops. Self-report attendance through the IAPP website using the CPE application form and provide appropriate supporting documentation. Why certify with the IAPP?

ISACA — ISACA members may receive up to 11 CPE credits for the main conference and/or up to 6 CPE credits for preconference workshops. Self-report attendance through the ISACA website and provide supporting appropriate documentation. How to report and earn ISACA CPE.

GIAC — Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) certification holders may earn up to 11 CMUs for attending applicable keynote and track sessions or up to 6 CMUs for attending preconference workshops. Read more about GIAC certifications.

Contact Us

For general information about this conference, including registration, please contact the EDUCAUSE Membership Team: