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Get Cyber Safe and MediaSmarts, in line with Cyber Month and Media Literacy Week 2024, invite Canadians of all ages to two free virtual workshops to help you stay safe online.
Join us for one, or both workshops and invite your friends, loved ones and colleagues to join us, too. You do not have to take one workshop to take the other.
Discover Online Safety – Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 1 p.m. EDT
Designed for individuals with beginner technical knowledge, this workshop will help equip you with the information and tools to:
- create strong passwords and passphrases
- download apps safely
- help you avoid online scams
Register for the Discover Online Safety workshop.
Sign-up for the French version of this workshop.
Navigating Online Privacy and Security – Monday, October 21, 2024, 2:30 p.m. EDT
Designed for individuals with beginner to intermediate technical knowledge, this workshop looks at how to keep your devices and your personal life secure online. Topics will include how to:
- secure your accounts and devices
- keep your devices safe from malware
- prevent and deal with cyberstalking
Register for the Navigating Online Privacy and Security workshop.
Sign-up for the French version of this workshop.
For more information about these workshops, please contact communications@mediasmarts.ca.
Please note that these workshops are designed for Canadian individuals to help raise their cyber security awareness and to help them feel more empowered online. These workshops are not meant as formal or certified training sessions for organizations.
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