MAC Computers: Challenge with the CyberChallenge

Late last year, HUD replaced the old Federal ISS Security Awareness Training with the new CyberAwareness Challenge, as its annual security requirement for TRACS and EIV.  Many of you have commented that its focus is not applicable to the Housing Industry, and that the video-game format is juvenile and annoying.  We’ve passed that input along to HUD Policy.

In the meantime though, having a current (within the past year) certificate is a requirement for everyone using EIV and TRACS.  Some of our clients and colleagues have reported that people using MACs get frozen on the Password Challenge portion of the course, and no one has found a workaround.  If possible, it is recommended that you complete the course using a PC rather than a MAC.

Visit the CyberAwareness Challenge and choose the CyberAwareness Challenge (for DoD and Federal Personnel) icon.