We’re excited to kick off our annual Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM) this October! Join us for a month packed with cyber-savvy tips, challenges, and the chance to win exciting prizes. Cybersecurity is crucial in today’s digital age, and CSAM is here to help you stay safe online. This page provides you with all the details on how you can participate and make the most of this important initiative!
CSAM is an annual event held around the world every October to raise awareness for cybersecurity and protect people from the rise of cyberattacks.
Check out the exciting activities Seneca has lined up to boost your cybersecurity skills and keep you safe online! Plus, drop by our booth when we're on campus this month for valuable cybersecurity tips and resources!
Tuesday, Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Newnham Campus Service Hub Thursday, Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in front of the Seneca@York Library Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in front of the King Campus LibraryThursday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the main lobby at Markham Campus
The IT Security and Compliance Office is offering a Foundational Online Security Awareness digital badge that both students and employees can earn by demonstrating their ability to identify suspicious emails and security knowledge.
This digital badge serves as a valuable recognition of their commitment to maintaining a secure digital environment. Access the training module by authenticating with your Seneca credentials (your Seneca username without @myseneca.ca or @senecapolytechnic.ca and password).
Users who previously completed the badge complete the training again to update to the 2024 badge. To earn the Foundational Online Security Awareness digital badge, you must achieve a perfect score in the module.
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 "Report Phish" button (Hint: look for the red fish!) and you will be entered to win that week’s prize.
Get ready to cast your net in this year’s phishing awareness online game! Boost your cybersecurity skills, master the art of spotting phishing scams and win some awesome prizes! Join the game and put your cybersecurity knowledge to the test—will you rise to the challenge and become the ultimate Cyber Defender?!
Stay tuned and check back soon to join the game!
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: ·
*Prizes won must be picked up at Newnham Campus
*One prize per person, winners will be contacted by Seneca email
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