Presenters: STARLINK and Texas Department of Information Resources
In this course STARLINK presents, a Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) certified, Cybersecurity Awareness Training in accordance with Texas Government Code, section 2054.519. This training meets the required criteria for compliance with HB3834. Cybersecurity Awareness Training is certified for use by state and local government employees and is valid through August 31, 2027.
As part of updated Texas cybersecurity training requirements for Fiscal Year 2026–2027, the following topics have been added to strengthen awareness of emerging threats and legal responsibilities: Business Email Compromise (BEC) Awareness, Foreign Adversary Awareness and Compliance, Common Tactics used by Foreign Adversaries, Restrictions and Reporting Requirements, Consequences of Non-Compliance, and Recommended Practices for IT Roles.
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2054.519, the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR), in consultation with the Texas Cybersecurity Council, is required to certify at least five cybersecurity training programs for use by state and local government personnel. Furthermore, Section 2054.5191 mandates that state and local government employees and officials complete a certified cybersecurity training program. This statutory requirement also applies to contractors who have access to a state computer system or database.
