Cyber Safety
Digital technology plays a central role in our everyday lives and can have far reaching security, economic and social impacts on our communities. The internet is a shared resource, and securing it is a shared responsibility, learn what simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your devices.
Be cyber safe
- Always keep your devices locked
- Be careful while using 'free' wi-fi
- Do not share passwords or banking information
- Do not connect your devices to unknown USB devices or charging stations
- Think and assess before you click on a link
- Use Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) to protect your data and identity
- Social engineering is a real threat, hackers may attempt to talk you into revealing personal information
- Stay up to date with new technology and threats by taking frequent cyber security training
More resources
- Watch our Staying Safe on the Internet course
- View the course handout
- Watch our Bias and Fact Checking course
- View the course handout
- Watch our Stopping the COVID-19 'infodemic' course
- View the course handout
- Visit the Government of Canada's Get Cyber Safe webpage for simple steps you can take to protect yourself online