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Cybersecurity Awareness Training

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The University provides cyber/information security awareness training to ensure that all employees understand how to avoid common cyber threats and mistakes that can put both the University and your personal information at risk. The training is also required to comply with related regulatory and insurance requirements.

Employees enrolled in the training can login here: https://montclair.litmos.com


Training FAQ


  • What web browser do I use?
    • Apple Safari
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
  • I just started working at MSU, when can I start training?

After you activate your netid, it will take at least two (2) weeks before your data is uploaded into our system and you receive access to the training. You are not required to take training until you receive an email from our learning management system about the training.

  • I’m a per diem/student worker and I can’t access the training!

Cybersecurity training is not currently available for per diems (temporary employees) and student workers.

  • What will I be learning in this training?

This self-guided training will be on the following subjects:

      1. Data Security
      2. Malware
      3. MFA Bombing
      4. Email & Phishing
      5. Browsing Safely
      6. Social Media
      7. Social Engineering
      8. Working Remotely
      9. Mobile Device Security
      10. Incident Reporting
  • I took this last year; do I have to do it again?

Yes. Cybersecurity training is an annual training that must be completed each year to comply with related regulatory and insurance requirements.

  • How do I confirm I’ve completed the training?

Log into https://montclair.litmos.com. Click Achievements located in the task bar on the left-hand side of your screen. You may also choose to download your Certificate of Completion.

  • I keep getting emails that my training is not complete even though I did it!

To review training, log into https://montclair.litmos.com. Check the My Training section on the homepage. If the course is not listed under the Completed tab then your training is not complete. Review any modules of the training that require completion.

If you still require assistance please contact your local academic technology teams or the IT Service Desk at 973-655-7971, option 1, or by email at itservicedesk@montclair.edu for assistance.

Note: If you wish to review a module after you have already completed it the training will change your completed status on that module to in progress. Please make sure you fully complete all modules in the course. Visit the In Progress tab under My Training to see any in progress courses and modules.

  • My training says it’s expired/overdue, what do I do?

Once enrolled in the training you have four (4) weeks to complete the training before being marked as overdue. You will then have until the first week of December to complete the training for the year. After the first week of December training is no longer available and the system will report training as incomplete for the year.

  • Can I set the language preferences once?

Language preferences selection is shown for every module by default. This is platform behavior that we cannot change.

  • I’m having issues with my training, who do I contact?

For support regarding this training, please contact your local academic technology teams or the IT Service Desk at 973-655-7971, option 1, or by email at itservicedesk@montclair.edu for assistance.