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This online self-paced course examines the key characteristics of big data, the types of data it incorporates, the benefits it can provide, and the different ways it can be applied. Participants will explore some of the fundamental security challenges of big data and review best practices for managing big data throughout its information life cycle.
Building Digital Competencies Now and for the Future
This event will launch the six foundational digital competencies that have been developed in response to the Prime Minister’s 2021 mandate letter to equip all public servants for the digital age: digital literacy, information and data stewardship, continuous improvement, cyber security vigilance, digital responsibility, and inclusive interactions.
April 11, 2024, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (ET)
Compliance Short: Cyber Security Part 1
This short online self-paced course examines the human factor in cyber security, its impacts and its risks. Participants will learn about the specific role they play in safeguarding their organization's data and how to employ safe cyber security practices.
Compliance Short: Cyber Security Part 2
This short online self-paced course explores how IT infrastructure can be a source of risk for organizations. Participants will learn about the specific role they play in respecting data security and protecting the integrity of their organization's information.
CSPS Virtual Café Series: A Conversation on Cyber Security, with Melissa Hathaway and Scott Jones
This event recording features a conversation with Melissa Hathaway and Scott Jones on the implications of events like the Stuxnet and 2014 Sony Pictures hacks, the consequences of paying versus not paying a cyber ransom, and what people and organizations can do to thwart cyber threats.
Cyber Security Best Practices
This course provides an overview of the various cyber security risks and threats that may be encountered in our professional and personal lives. Participants will learn behaviours and strategies to mitigate these risks, such as choosing strong passwords, spotting and properly handling suspicious emails, and securing personal devices and social media accounts.
Cyber Security Fundamentals
This online instructor-led course provides an introduction to cyber security basics and the cyber threat landscape. Through a mix of lectures, discussions, examples and group activities, participants will explore cyber security terminology, concepts and processes, including the tools, tactics and procedures of cyber threat actors.
Cyber Security in the GC and Online Exposure
This course provides an overview of the cyber security landscape and the essentials of how to protect classified and sensitive information on Government of Canada networks. Participants will learn to assess their digital footprint and identify potential privacy threats associated with their online activities.
Cyber Security in the GC for Home and Telework
This course explores basic cyber security concepts and home network essentials, including system settings that can reduce online exposure to cyber security threats when teleworking. Participants will learn to apply the Communications Security Establishment's Top Ten IT Security Actions to protect information on their home network or mobile devices.
Cyber Security Short: Blogging
This short online self-paced course examines the risks associated with unsafe blogging practices and how to ensure safe blogging for yourself and your organization. Participants will learn about the actions to take to avoid blogging-related risks and the behaviours to adopt when writing a blog post.