{"691596":{"#nid":"691596","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Biannual Compliance Training Launching Soon","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe 2026 Fall Biannual Compliance Training will help Georgia Tech employees\u202funderstand and uphold\u202fthe University System of Georgia\u202f(USG) and the Institute\u2019s policies and compliance obligations.\u202fAll faculty, staff, and students who are active employees as of Aug. 21\u202fwill be required to complete the\u202ftraining by 11:59 p.m.\u202fEDT\u202fon Monday, Sept. 21. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAs regulatory environments continue to evolve, Institute-wide learning and development are essential to helping employees understand their responsibilities and respond consistently to compliance obligations,\u201d said Joshua B. Toas, chief ethics and compliance officer. \u201cThe 2026 Fall Biannual Compliance Training will help employees recognize common security risks, apply policy requirements in daily work, protect institutional resources, and know where to turn for guidance when questions arise. The active participation of our employees demonstrates a shared commitment to ethics, compliance, and accountability across the Institute.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs with previous campaigns, the training also includes learning modules designed to help employees protect themselves and the Institute from cyberattacks.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cEvery member of the Georgia Tech community plays a role in protecting the Institute\u2019s systems and data,\u201d added Leo Howell, vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer. \u201cAs cyberthreats continue to evolve, including increasingly sophisticated social engineering and AI-enabled attacks, security awareness is more important than ever. 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