Humble ISD was recently recognized with a Texas Cyberstar Certification for its commitment to cybersecurity best practices for 2023-2024.
The Texas Cyberstar Certificate Program seeks to strengthen security throughout Texas by promoting services and recommendations from the Texas Department of Information Resources to public and private sector entities.
The program recognizes public and private entities in Texas that implement the best practices for cybersecurity. Humble ISD is only one of 27 entities amongst other school districts, colleges, universities, cities, counties, businesses and other entities to earn this distinction.
Texas Tech University, Texas A&M University, San Antonio ISD and the City of Conroe have also earned this distinction.
The program required approximately one year to be completed and required collaboration between Humble ISD Director of Cybersecurity Paul Yoder and various departments across the school district.
“We are very proud and excited to earn our first Cyberstar certification in Humble ISD’s history!” Yoder said.
To obtain a Texas Cyberstar Certificate, an organization must:
Execute a leadership declaration that affirms cybersecurity as a priority
Adopt a cybersecurity risk management program
Provide appropriate cybersecurity training and information for employees
Maintain consistency with the National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST) for cybersecurity
Incorporate public service announcements to encourage cybersecurity awareness
Coordinate with local and state governmental entities.
Incorporate secure purchasing protocols that align with Texas RAMP
Develop secure policies and procedures for a safe computing
Environment