Virtual Training Environment (VTE) Core Information Security Course Suite

The Virtual Training Environment (VTE) is produced by the Software Engineering Institute's CERT Program. The VTE Core Information Security Course Suite is a collection of on-demand, web-based training courses for information security and information assurance professionals in the U.S. government and related entities. Subscribers to this program receive access to the suite of information security courses for one year and may renew access annually to take advantage of course updates and additions.

Course lists and outlines are available for only the following two audiences:

• Department of Defense personnel (active duty, DoD civilian, and Guard/Reserve): https://www.vte.cert.org/vteweb/RequestAccess/8570Program.aspx
• Federal Civilian Agency employees: https://www.vte.cert.org/vteweb/RequestAccess/FISMAProgram.aspx

We regularly add new courses and refresh existing material. When new material is released, it will automatically be added to all subscriber profiles.

Subscribers are not required to complete any course, but VTE tracks progress and issues completion certificates that can be used for continuing education units (CEUs). Completion of courses cannot be used for university credit. Subscribers may ignore courses on topics that are not of interest.

Note that this program includes instructor support and student interaction via course discussion forums only. These are not live courses.

Who should attend?

Who is eligible?
Due to course licensing restrictions, only specific organizations may register for this program:

• Members of the U.S. Department of Defense. Members of the DoD must use their .mil or equivalent email address when registering for this program. We cannot grant access to commercial organizations or to free or web-based email accounts. DoD contractors should use their.mil email address to register.
• Federal Civilian and Law Enforcement Agencies. Members of these agencies must use their .gov or equivalent email address when registering for this program. We cannot grant access to commercial organizations or to free or web-based email accounts. Federal contractors should use their .gov email address to register.

If you are not sure whether you qualify, please email vte-support@cert.org so we can determine eligibility. PLEASE NOTE: Your organization may already have access to this program under a site license. Please check with your education and training department before subscribing. Members of the U.S. Department of Defense may be eligible for access under a sponsorship agreement through DISA; however, space in this program is limited. An individual subscription guarantees you access regardless of the current status of that program.

Who is not eligible?
Due to licensing restrictions, we cannot offer this program to people who are not affiliated with the U.S. federal, state, or local government. You must provide your work email address when signing up for this program. Individuals who do not meet eligibility criteria will not be granted access.

What will you learn?

Registered students select many areas of study in information security and assurance, based upon their preferences.