The EDUCAUSE & Internet2 Higher Education Information Security Council (HEISC), in cooperation with Chapman University, CyberWatch, and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), is conducting its fourth contest in search of short information security awareness videos and posters developed by and for college students. Deadline for submissions is March 11, 2011, which allows professors time to include it in course plans for the fall or spring semester.
Details
- Seeking creative, topical, and effective posters and videos of two minutes or less that focus attention on information security issues and how best to handle them.
- Two categories of videos: 2 minutes or less, for use in training or instruction, and 30-second public service announcements (PSAs).
- Posters may be submitted separately.
For the winners
- Cash prizes ($1,500, $1,000, and $500) will be awarded in each of the three categories for a total of nine cash prizes. Honorable-mention prizes will also be awarded.
- An opportunity for students to gain experience by developing creative and effective short videos or posters.
- Winning entries also receive national exposure: Exhibited on the EDUCAUSE and contest-related websites, heavily promoted during National Cyber Security Awareness month in October, and may be used in campus security awareness campaigns.
For more information
- Visit the contest website for rules, submission details, and links to previous winners’ videos.
- View previous winning videos posted on YouTube.
- Send inquiries to the HEISC staff: 202-872-4200, security-video@educause.edu.
Excerpted from e-mail sent by Scott Wilson, Indiana University, EDUCAUSE/Internet2 HEISC Awareness & Training Working Group
