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Cyber security in the public service

Digital technologies have quickly become an integral part of our daily lives, with new developments and security concerns emerging every day. Lack of awareness is one of the most common reasons harmful cyber attacks succeed. Through this learning path, you can understand common threats and vulnerabilities and protect yourself and your organization.


Cyber security

Self-assessments

Test your cyber safety

  • Take the Get Cyber Safe Checkup
    Your online accounts contain a lot of information about you. Make sure that the information stays where you want it to by keeping your accounts secure.

Check your cyber security protection

  • Cyber Security Checklist
    This checklist, provided by the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, helps you check the level of protection of your data online.

Start with the basics

Recommended learning for all public servants

  • Discover Cyber Security (DDN235)
    This online self-paced course helps to build a greater awareness and understanding of the reality of cyber risks by exploring common security vulnerabilities and cyber threats.
  • Video Series: Discover Cyber Security
    This video series showcases fictional work scenarios that identify common cyber security mistakes and how to avoid them.
  • Common Employee IT Security Challenges
    This fact sheet is provided by the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security and outlines common challenges and guidance on how to avoid them.
  • Cyber Security Fundamentals (DDN231)
    This course provides an introduction to cyber security basics and the cyber threat landscape.
  • Cyber Security Quest (DDN247)
    This online self-paced course validates learners' understanding of common cyber risks, threats and security vulnerabilities through a series of interactive tasks in a game-based learning experience.

Further learning on cyber security

Centre for Cyber Security learning opportunities
Quick reads
Get Cyber Safe
Posters

Attend upcoming events

The School regularly offers events on cyber security. Check out the upcoming events to explore new ideas and interact with our speakers.

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