ITS Information Assurance (IA) will be releasing a new set of online courses to provide Security Unit Liaisons (SULs) with important information about performing the SUL role, including expectations, guidance, and key responsibilities. The courses will be available in My LINC.
SUL: Role and Responsibilities
Describes the role, overall expectations, how SULs coordinate security activities within the unit and in collaboration with IA, and highlights key responsibilities with scenarios. (available May 2025)
SUL: Incident Response at U-M
Outlines the goals of incident response at U-M, defines what an information security incident is and what makes it serious (per SPG 601.25), provides initial steps to take when responding to an incident, and describes the overall incident response process. (available in May 2025)
SUL: Security Administration at U-M
Highlights capabilities IA offers in the areas of vulnerability management, endpoint protection, sensitive data discovery, and network security, and describes the SUL role in ensuring these capabilities are utilized in order to improve the unit’s security posture. (available in the coming months)
SUL: IT Security Risk Analysis at U-M
Provides an overview of the Information Security Risk Management process, describes when RECONs (Risk Evaluations of Computers and Open Networks) are required, and guides SULs through the process of performing risk evaluations. (available in the coming months)
Who should take this training
- New SULs will be required to complete the courses as part of the onboarding process for the SUL role.
- Current SULs will receive communication when the courses become available and will be asked to complete the training.