Cyber Security Awareness Month is an internationally recognized campaign held each October to raise awareness about the importance of cyber security. In Canada, the campaign is led by Get Cyber Safe, a Government of Canada initiative. Explore the Get Cyber Safe website for valuable resources to help you stay informed and take steps to protect yourself online. These resources include:

Secure Your Accounts

Your online accounts contain a lot of personal data. Follow these tips to keep your information safe:

• Passphrases, Passwords, and PINs
• Multi-Factor Authentication
• Password Managers
• Social Media Security

Secure Your Devices

Stay connected safely by protecting your devices from compromise:

• Laptops and Computers
• Phones and Tablets
• Gaming Systems
• TVs and Smart Devices
• Storage and Backup
• System Updates

Secure Your Connections

Your networks are essential to keeping your devices and data safe. Learn how to secure them:

• Private Networks (Home Routers)
• Bluetooth
• VPNs
• Firewalls
• Public Wi-Fi

For resources to help you understand your CLIA cyber coverage and prevent cyber claims, check out our recent blog posts:

• Understanding Your Cyber Coverage
• Managing and Reporting a Cyber Attack
• Employee Cyber Awareness Training
• Bite Size CPD Series: Cyber Security
• Prevent Data Loss with Backups
• Multifactor Authentication

Posted: October 23, 2024