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Skip to search resultsAccess to Information and Privacy Fundamentals
This online self-paced course for employees who handle access to information requests provides an overview of the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act and outlines the steps to follow when receiving a request. By exploring different scenarios, participants will become familiar with the various processes and better understand their roles and responsibilities towards protecting personal information.
Access to Information in the Government of Canada
This course provides an overview of the proper handling of information and privacy requests, detailing the customary roles and responsibilities and how to apply the most common exemptions and exclusions. Participants will learn how to process access to information and privacy (ATIP) requests and provide valid recommendations on the disclosure of information.
Next session: July 08, 2024 | 2 more dates
Big Data Fundamentals
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.
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.
Conducting Security Interviews for Security Screening
This course presents a practical approach to acquiring the skills and techniques needed to conduct security interviews. Participants will learn how to properly plan and conduct security interviews, including writing an invitation letter and preparing a final assessment report.
Next session: April 23, 2024 | 2 more dates
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.