--- title: "Cyber Security Awareness Month" type: "wiki" space: "IT Security" author: "Giuseppe Aloisi" created: 2025-09-18T16:53:31Z updated: 2026-10-02T15:21:48Z tags: ["student-news"] url: "https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/185/it-security/wiki/view/17357/cyber-security-awareness-month" --- # Cyber Security Awareness Month ## **What is Cyber Security Awareness Month \(CSAM\)?** Cyber Security Awareness Month \(CSAM\) is a global initiative held every October to raise awareness about the importance of cyber security. The goal is to help individuals and organizations stay informed and protected against the growing threat of cyber attacks. Cyber Security Awareness Month kicks off this October with tips, challenges, and chances to win prizes! Stay informed and safe online—explore this page to get involved and make the most of CSAM. Employee Link [Cyber Security Awareness Month | IT Security | Seneca Polytechnic](https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/62/it-security/wiki/view/23452/cyber-security-awareness-month?language=en-US) * * * ## Catch the Phish and Win: Phishing Derby 2026**![](https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=R5Ay993zomdkx6CaUKy4VQ%3D%3D)** During the month of October, the IT Security and Compliance Office creates a variety of phishing simulations which are sent to your Seneca email address. Think you’ve spotted one? Hit the **"Phish Forward"** button \(Hint: look for the red fish!\) and you will be entered to win that week’s prize. * * * # https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/62/it-security/wiki/view/18362/anatomy-of-a-sample-qr-code-phishing-email2026 Updated Security Awareness Digital Badge **[![A red and white label with a computer and a lockDescription automatically generated](https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=qnSb3JdbI2RPRfnc4cYxOQ%3D%3D)](https://besecure.senecapolytechnic.ca/foundational_online_security_awareness/)** The IT Security and Compliance Office is offering the 2026 [Foundational Online Security Awareness digital badge](https://besecure.senecapolytechnic.ca/foundational_online_security_awareness/)  for students and employees who complete the training and score 100%. Those who earned a previous badge must retake the training to receive the 2026 version. Remember to submit and register for the badge using your Seneca email to qualify for the prize! * * * # Cyber Security Awareness: Protecting Yourself and Seneca in a Digital World ## **[![](https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=BGrbd5zpDnoPQ5RiKws%2FZg%3D%3D)](https://besecure.senecapolytechnic.ca/foundational_online_security_awareness/)** Visit the [learning pathway](https://www.linkedin.com/learning/paths/seneca-polytechnic-cybersecurity-awareness-protecting-yourself-and-seneca-in-a-digital-world?u=2169170) to strengthen your cyber security knowledge and discover simple steps you can take to protect yourself and the Seneca community. At Seneca, employees and student have access [to thousands of hours of knowledge through LinkedIn Learning](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/115/linkedin-learning/home) beyond Cyber Security, take a look to see other content which aligns with your career path! Remember to log in and use your Seneca account to be entered for the prize draw! ITSO Cyber recommendations: - To start: [CSAM activity](https://www.linkedin.com/learning/paths/seneca-polytechnic-cybersecurity-awareness-protecting-yourself-and-seneca-in-a-digital-world?u=2169170) - Want more? [Cybersecurity Foundations](https://www.linkedin.com/learning/cybersecurity-foundations-22006082?u=2169170) - More advanced! : [Earning your Security+](https://www.linkedin.com/learning/comptia-security-plus-sy0-701-cert-prep-by-infosec?u=2169170) | [Earn your CISSP](https://www.linkedin.com/learning/isc2-certified-information-systems-security-professional-cissp-2024-cert-prep/earning-your-cissp?u=2169170) * * * https://besecure.senecapolytechnic.ca/foundational_online_security_awareness/Prizes During CSAM, Seneca Polytechnic offers a variety of prizes that can be won by completing any or all of the monthly activities. The best part? The more activities you complete, the more chances you have to win! Here is a list of the prizes you can win: · - Grand Prize: Participate in all activities \(report all phishing simulations \(4\), completed the [Cyber pathway](https://www.linkedin.com/learning/paths/seneca-polytechnic-cybersecurity-awareness-protecting-yourself-and-seneca-in-a-digital-world?u=2169170) on Linkedin and earn a [Foundational Online Security Awareness digital badge](https://besecure.senecapolytechnic.ca/foundational_online_security_awareness/)\) to be entered to win one of two  **Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 laptops**! - General Prizes: Successfully report any one of our phishing simulations during CSAM,  completed the [Cyber pathway](https://www.linkedin.com/learning/paths/seneca-polytechnic-cybersecurity-awareness-protecting-yourself-and-seneca-in-a-digital-world?u=2169170) on Linkedin or earn a [Foundational Online Security Awareness digital badge](https://besecure.senecapolytechnic.ca/foundational_online_security_awareness/)to be entered to win one of these fantastic prizes: - - **Lenovo Wireless Keyboard & Mouse combo pack** - One of two **Shokz OpenMove Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones** - One of two **Logitech 4K PRO webcams** - Bonus Prize: Successfully report all phishing simulations to be entered to win one of two **ThinkVision P24h-30 LCD Monitors!** \*Prizes won must be picked up at Newnham Campus \*\*One prize per person, winners will be contacted by Seneca email \*\*\*Prizes may be subject to change due to availability, ITS will do it's best to provide a same value prize and notice