Cyber Security Awareness Month

October is International Cyber Security Awareness Month. The University of Ottawa participates annually in this themed month to protect our community against cyber threats through awareness and new skills.

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Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility. Anyone can fall victim to online threats. For each week throughout October, we will share practical information and resources on our and this webpage. Our Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) will also share his unique point of view on his account.

Follow along to stay cybersafe!

Four easy ways to protect yourself and 91��Ʒ��ϳԹ� online

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Recognize and report modern email scams (aka phishing)

Can you spot the signs of modern phishing? 6 ways to protect yourself from scam emails

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Add more security to your online accounts

More layers of security = more protection. Enable account multi-factor authentication.

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Strengthen your password and use password management

Do you know the secrets to stronger passwords? 4 guidelines to make your passwords stronger and harder to crack

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Secure your devices

Smart devices offer efficiencies and convenience, but they can also compromise your safety. 7 tips to secure your smart devices

Put it into practice.

Students:
- Play fun cybersecurity games by registering on the
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Employees:
- Revisit or take the Digital Self-Defence training. Learn through detailed videos, resources and short quizzes.

Want to strengthen your knowledge in cyber security even further?

Participate in Halt the Hack! campaign through October: take part in spy-themed virtual interactive games and videos in the Cyber Verse to earn tokens that will give you the chance to win exciting recognition rewards.