Resources - Cyber Security Awareness Month

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Themed resources - Step up your cyber fitness

Themed messages

Social posts

Kick-off

Keeping Canadians safe online is important to us at [organization name], which is why we have committed to becoming @GetCyberSafe champions!

#CyberMonth2023 is all about stepping up our #cyber fitness 💪. Follow us to find out how we #GetCyberSafe!

End of month

Thanks for stepping up your cyber fitness with us at [organization name] this #CyberMonth2023!

We hope you learned a lot about strengthening your #CyberSecurity and continue to #GetCyberSafe all year long!

Messages to use throughout the month

1/ Cyber security doesn't have to be complicated! Just take small steps to get stronger.
You can step up your cyber fitness by following us this #CyberMonth2023 to see how we're helping Canadians #GetCyberSafe as a @GetCyberSafe champion.

2/ Want to strengthen your #CyberSecurity but aren't sure where to start? 💪
We at [organization name] have committed to being a @GetCyberSafe champion this #CyberMonth2023 to help Canadians learn simple steps to step up their cyber fitness. Follow along with #GetCyberSafe!

Week 1 - Warm-up week

Ready to step up your cyber fitness? We at [organization name] are here to help you #GetCyberSafe with a warm-up this week!
Stretch your cyber security muscles with tools like the Cyber Fit Assessment Quiz to get started: https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/en/resources/research/cyber-fitness-assessment-quiz
#CyberMonth2023

Week 2 - Account workout

As #GetCyberSafe champions, we at [organization name] want to help you reach your cyber fitness goals!
Get motivated for your first account workout by learning ways to keep it secure, like using a strong passphrase for starters: [link]
#CyberMonth2023

Week 3 - Learning self-defence

We want to help you level up your cyber fitness with tips on self-defence!
Installing anti-virus software, using a virtual private network, and securing your home Wi-Fi are all things you can do to #GetCyberSafe. Here's how: [link]
#CyberMonth2023

Week 4 - Maintaining muscle

You've worked hard to build those cyber security muscles, which is why we want to help you maintain them.
Protecting your data by doing regular backups is a great way to #GetCyberSafe and continue your cyber fitness journey! See how: [link]
#CyberMonth2023

Week 5 - Strength in numbers

As #GetCyberSafe champions, we know that working on our cyber fitness is easier when you do it as a team.
If you followed along this #CyberMonth2023, help your loved ones by sharing some of these tips to get stronger together! [link]

Internal communications

Cyber Month kick off messaging

Subject line: Step up your cyber fitness this Cyber Security Awareness Month!

[Greeting,]

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month (Cyber Month) in Canada, and we at [Company name] are proud to be a Get Cyber Safe champion working to help Canadians stay safe online. Cyber Month is an important time to reflect, as individuals and as an organization, on how we can protect ourselves, our business, our audience and our loved ones online.

This year’s Cyber Month theme is all about stepping up your cyber fitness. As champions, we’ll help our audience get motivated to build their cyber safety muscles and strengthen their online security, and that includes all of us too. You can learn more about Cyber Month on the Get Cyber Safe website [and/or link to tools on your own website/intranet site].

Participating as Cyber Month champions means that [Company name] will be engaging with Get Cyber Safe’s online campaign and sharing their expertise on cyber safety. We would love for you to get involved to help our audience step up their cyber fitness, as cyber security is a shared responsibility. Here’s what you can do to help:

We appreciate your help in making Canadians get stronger online! If you have any questions, please reach out to [contact] for more information.

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Cyber Month wrap up messaging

Subject line: Thank you for helping us work on our cyber fitness this Cyber Month 2023!

[Greeting],

As Cyber Security Awareness Month (Cyber Month) comes to a close, we would like to thank you, our staff, for participating in this important campaign and helping [Company name] in our efforts to step up Canadians’ cyber fitness!

Although Cyber Month 2023 has ended, our journey to becoming more cyber safe is just beginning. Just like in fitness where consistency is key, we need to stay vigilant in our efforts to stay safe online. Get Cyber Safe has numerous resources we can use all year round to protect ourselves and [Company name] from cyber threats. We encourage you to follow the campaign on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube for the latest cyber security advice.

Once again, thank you for making this Cyber Month a success. It's dedication like yours that truly makes us stronger in our digital world.

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Inspirational message from leaders

Can be used as an all-staff email or a post to an intranet site

Subject line: You can help Canadians strengthen their cyber security this Cyber Month

[Greeting],

As you may already know, October is Cyber Security Awareness Month (Cyber Month) in Canada. As a Cyber Month Champion, [Company name] is proud to participate in this important campaign and use our channels to help increase Canadians’ awareness of cyber security.

This year’s Cyber Month theme is all about stepping up our cyber fitness! As champions, we’ll be helping Canadians get motivated to build their cyber security muscles and strengthen their online security by sharing Get Cyber Safe’s advice and guidance.

Participating in Cyber Month is important to [Company name] because we recognize how vital it is to educate, empower and protect ourselves and those around us in our increasingly connected digital world. Just like in fitness, every small step we take can help us get closer to our goals. Through our collective efforts, like sharing Get Cyber Safe’s posts on social media, talking to our coworkers, friends and family about cyber security and practicing good cyber security habits ourselves, everyone at [Company name] can make a difference towards a safer and stronger digital future.

As Cyber Month champions, we can help Canadians work on their cyber fitness by teaching them how to protect their data and devices and how to navigate the online world with strength and confidence.

Let’s continue to motivate and inspire others to prioritize their cyber fitness so we can raise the bar for cyber security in Canada and create a safer future for all.

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Message on importance of cyber security

Can be used as an all-staff email or a post to an intranet site

Subject line: Cyber security affects everyone

[Greeting],

This Cyber Security Awareness Month (Cyber Month), we want to take a moment to remind you of the importance of cyber security and the impact we can make as a Get Cyber Safe champion in our efforts to help Canadians step up their cyber fitness.

It’s important to prioritize our cyber fitness to protect our digital well-being. There are not many aspects of our personal and professional lives that can’t be affected by a cyber threat as our world moves more online. From phishing attacks that steal sensitive information to malware that damages devices it’s important to know what to do to make sure your organization is prepared to react to cyber threats.

By embracing cyber security and motivating your coworkers, family and friends to do the same, we can protect ourselves from these threats and strengthen our online security together.

Engaging in cyber safe behaviour is like completing a set of reps to build your cyber security muscles. Everyone at [Company name] has a role to play in building a cyber safe community. Sharing Get Cyber Safe’s posts on social media, talking to others about the importance of cyber security and following cyber safe practices yourself are a few ways you can help others step up their cyber fitness this Cyber Month.

By working together, we can build our cyber security muscles and help create a safer digital landscape for all Canadians.

[signature]


Message on how to participate

Can be used as an all-staff email or a post to an intranet site

Subject line: How you can help Canadians step up their cyber fitness!

[Greeting]

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month (Cyber Month) in Canada, and we at [Company name] are proud to be a Get Cyber Safe champion working to help Canadians stay safe online.

This year’s Cyber Month theme is all about working on our cyber fitness! As champions, we’ll be sharing and posting cyber safety advice from the Get Cyber Safe campaign to show our audiences how to build their cyber safety muscles and strengthen their online security.

Cyber safety is a team effort – which is why we’re asking everyone at [Company name] to help us participate by engaging with our content this October. Here are some things that you can do to support our Cyber Month initiatives to help Canadians work on their cyber fitness:

  • Promote Cyber Month on your own personal social media channels using the hashtags #GetCyberSafe, #CyberMonth2023, #Cyber and #CyberSecurity
  • Follow cyber security best practices at work and at home
  • Talk about cyber security with friends and family
  • Like, follow, share and comment on our social media posts throughout the month at [Company social media]

You can learn more about Cyber Month on the Get Cyber Safe website [and/or link to tools on your own website/intranet site] to get motivated and help enhance your audience’s cyber fitness journey.

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Themed downloadables

Facebook and LinkedIn

Download these 1200x628-pixel Step up your cyber fitness #CyberMonth2023 images to share on your Facebook or LinkedIn posts.

Download these 852x316-pixel Step up your cyber fitness #CyberMonth2023 banner images to post on your personal or business Facebook profile.

Instagram

Download these 1080x1080-pixel Step up your cyber fitness #CyberMonth2023 images to share on your Instagram posts.

Twitter

Download these 1024x512-pixel Step up your cyber fitness #CyberMonth2023 images to share on your Twitter posts.

Download these 1501x501-pixel Step up your cyber fitness #CyberMonth2023 banner images to post on your personal or business Twitter profile.

Virtual meeting backgrounds

Enhance your virtual meetings during Cyber Month with our virtual meeting backgrounds! We have bilingual options available. Download them today and use them to promote cybersecurity awareness in your online gatherings.

Poster
Other

Theme-agnostic resources

Theme-agnostic messages

Social media

Kick-off

This October, we at [organization name] have committed to being a @GetCyberSafe champion!

Protecting Canadians’ cyber security is important to us which is why we're taking part in #CyberMonth2023. Follow us to find out how we #GetCyberSafe #Cyber #CyberSecurity

End of month

Thanks for following along with us this #CyberMonth2023!

Making #CyberSecurity easy and accessible is important to us at [organization name], which is why we chose to be a @GetCyberSafe champion. We hope you learned a lot with us and continue to #GetCyberSafe all year long!

Messages to use throughout the month

1/ Cyber security doesn't have to be complicated. You can #GetCyberSafe by taking small steps like learning how to make stronger passwords: [link]

Follow us this #CyberMonth2023 to see how we're helping Canadians’ #CyberSecurity as a @GetCyberSafe champion.

2/ This #CyberMonth2023, we’re helping Canadians #GetCyberSafe by highlighting the ways they can spot and avoid online threats like phishing scams.

#DYK phishing is one of the most common types of cyber attacks? Visit @GetCyberSafe to learn more: [link]

3/ As a @GetCyberSafe champion, we’re keeping Canadians (and their devices) up to date about #CyberSecurity this #CyberMonth2023!

Out-of-date devices are more exposed to cyber threats. Update yours regularly or set updates to automatic to #GetCyberSafe: [link]

4/ It’s just as important for businesses to #GetCyberSafe as it is for individuals. See the simple steps your #SMB can take to improve its #CyberSecurity: [link]

We’re proud to be a @GetCyberSafe champion Follow along this #CyberMonth2023 for more tips!

5/ Want to learn more about cyber security but aren't sure where to start?

We at [organization name] have committed to being a @GetCyberSafe champion this #CyberMonth2023 to help Canadians learn simple tips to #GetCyberSafe. Follow along to see how!

Internal communications

All-staff email for Cyber Month kick-off

Subject line: It’s Cyber Security Awareness Month!

[Greeting],

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month (Cyber Month) in Canada, and we at [Company name] are proud to be a Get Cyber Safe champion working to help Canadians stay safe online. Cyber Month is an important time to reflect, as individuals and as an organization, on how we can protect ourselves and our loved ones online. You can learn more about Cyber Month on the Get Cyber Safe website [and/or link to tools on your own website/intranet site].

What does being a Cyber Month champion mean? It means that [Company name] will be engaging with Get Cyber Safe’s online campaign and sharing expertise on cyber safety – we would love for you to get involved. As many of you know, cyber security is a shared responsibility. Here’s what you can do to help:

Thanks in advance for your help in keeping Canadians safe online. We wish you a very safe and happy Cyber Security Awareness Month! If you have any questions, please reach out to [contact] for more information.

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All staff email for end of month

Subject line: Thank you for participating in Cyber Security Awareness Month!

[Greeting],

As Cyber Security Awareness Month (Cyber Month) comes to a close, we would like to thank you, our staff, for participating in this important campaign and helping [Company name] promote the importance of cyber security for all Canadians.

Although Cyber Month 2023 has ended, our journey to becoming more cyber secure is just beginning. Get Cyber Safe has numerous resources we can use all year round to protect ourselves and [Company name] from cyber threats. We encourage you to follow the campaign on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn for the latest cyber security advice.

Once again, thank you for making this Cyber Month a success. It's dedication like yours that makes a difference in our cyber safe digital world.

[signature]


Inspirational message from leaders

Can be used as an all-staff email or a post to an intranet site

Subject line: You can make a difference this Cyber Month

[Greeting],

As you may already know, October is Cyber Security Awareness Month (Cyber Month) in Canada. As a Cyber Month Champion, [Company name] is proud to participate in this important campaign and use our channels to help increase Canadians’ awareness of cyber security.

In our increasingly connected world, cyber threats can pose significant risks to individuals, organizations and communities. But through our collective efforts, we can educate, empower and protect ourselves and those around us. By taking steps, like sharing Get Cyber Safe’s posts on social media, talking to our coworkers, friends and family about cyber security, and practicing good cyber security habits ourselves, everyone at [Company name] can make a difference.

Every interaction, no matter how small, can create a ripple effect of positive change. As Cyber Month champions, we can help Canadians protect their data and devices and navigate the online world with confidence.

Together, we can raise the bar for cyber security in Canada and create a safer future for generations to come.

[signature]


Message on importance of cyber security

Can be used as an all-staff email or a post to an intranet site

Subject line: Cyber security affects everyone

[Greeting],

This Cyber Security Awareness Month (Cyber Month), we want to take a moment to remind you of the importance of cyber security and the impact we can make as a Get Cyber Safe Cyber Month champion.

As our world moves more and more online, the impact cyber threats can have on our lives increases. From phishing attacks that steal sensitive information to malware that damages our devices, there are few aspects of our personal and professional lives that can’t be affected by a cyber threat. But by embracing cyber security, and teaching our coworkers, family, and friends to do the same, we can protect ourselves from these threats and create a safer online environment for all Canadians.

Everyone at [Company name] has a role to play in building a cyber safe community. Sharing Get Cyber Safe’s posts on social media, talking to others about the importance of cyber security and following cyber safe practices yourself are a few ways you can make a difference this Cyber Month.

By working together, we can help create a safer digital landscape for all Canadians.

[signature]


Message on how to participate

Can be used as an all-staff email or a post to an intranet site

Subject line: How you can participate in Cyber Month 2023

[Greeting]

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month (Cyber Month) in Canada, and we at [Company name] are proud to be a Get Cyber Safe champion working to help Canadians stay safe online. As champions, we’ll be sharing and posting cyber safety advice from the Get Cyber Safe team, led by the Communications Security Establishment, through our social media accounts (and in all-staff emails and intranet posts).

Cyber safety is a team effort, which is why we’re asking our teams to help us participate by engaging with our content this October. Here are some things that you can do to support our Cyber Month initiatives to help keep Canadians safe online:

  • promote Cyber Month on your own personal social media channels using the hashtags #GetCyberSafe, #CyberMonth2023, #Cyber and #CyberSecurity
  • like, follow, share and comment on our social media posts throughout the month at [company social media]
  • follow cyber security best practices at work and at home
  • talk about cyber security with friends and family

You can learn more about Cyber Month on the Get Cyber Safe website [and/or link to tools on your own website/intranet site].

[signature]

Theme-agnostic downloadables

Facebook and LinkedIn

Download these 1200x628-pixel #CyberMonth2023 images to share on your Facebook or LinkedIn posts.

Download this 851x315-pixel #CyberMonth2023 banner image to post on your personal or business Facebook profile.

Instagram

Download these 1080x1080-pixel Step up your cyber fitness #CyberMonth2023 images to share on your Instagram posts.

Twitter

Download these 1024x513-pixel Step up your cyber fitness #CyberMonth2023 images to share on your Instagram posts.

Download this 1500x500-pixel #CyberMonth2023 banner image to post on your personal or business Twitter profile.

Virtual meeting backgrounds

Enhance your virtual meetings during Cyber Month with our virtual meeting backgrounds! We have bilingual options available. Download them today and use them to promote cybersecurity awareness in your online gatherings.

 

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