Resources - Cyber Security Awareness Month

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Your best defence is you. This #CyberMonth2026, [organization name] is helping Canadians build stronger cyber habits because a safer online Canada starts with all of us. #GetCyberSafe

We're proud Get Cyber Safe Champions. This #CyberMonth2026, we're helping Canadians build stronger cyber habits because your best defence is you. #GetCyberSafe

Kick-off

AI is changing the cyber threat landscape, but one thing hasn't changed: your best defence is you. Follow us this #CyberMonth2026 for practical tips to help Canadians #GetCyberSafe.

Week 1: Recognize cyber threats

Phishing scams can look real, especially with AI. Learn the warning signs and stay one step ahead. #CyberMonth2026 #GetCyberSafe The 7 red flags of phishing

Can you tell what's real and what's AI-generated? Learn how to recognize AI-created content online. #CyberMonth2026 #GetCyberSafe How to recognize artificial intelligence

Scammers can now use AI to mimic voices of people you trust. Pause, verify, and stay safe. #CyberMonth2026 #GetCyberSafe How cyber criminals are using artificial intelligence for online threats

Week 2: Strengthen your defences

Make life easier and your accounts safer. Discover why password managers are essential cyber security tools. #CyberMonth2026 #GetCyberSafe Why a password manager will help you save time

One stolen password can unlock multiple accounts. A password manager helps protect you with strong, unique passwords for every account. #CyberMonth2026 #GetCyberSafe How password managers help prevent credential stuffing attacks

One extra step can make a big difference. Turn on multi-factor authentication (MFA) to add an extra layer of protection to your accounts. #CyberMonth2026 #GetCyberSafe Multi-factor authentication: Three reasons why it’s essential for cyber security

Week 3: Protect your information

Your best defence is you. Before you click "buy," learn how to spot fake stores, and avoid online shopping scams: How to avoid becoming the victim of an online shopping scam #CyberMonth2026 #GetCyberSafe

It's Small Business Week! Strong cyber security helps protect employees and customers. This #CyberMonth2026, get the #GetCyberSafe guide for small businesses. Get Cyber Safe Guide for Small Businesses

Week 4: Build your cyber security community

Your best defence is you, and your community. Share cyber security tips with family, friends, and coworkers to help keep Canadians safe online. #CyberMonth2026 #GetCyberSafe

Cyber security is easier when we look out for each other. Help the older adults in your life spot scams and stay safe online. #GetCyberSafe #CyberMonth2026 How to help the older adult in your life get cyber safe

Help the next generation #GetCyberSafe with the Get Cyber Safe Agency Workbook for Kids #CyberMonth2026 Get Cyber Safe Agency - Workbook for kids

Received a suspicious text? Don’t just delete it. Forward it to 7726 (SPAM) to help stop scammers and protect others. What the video to find out how: Video – reporting text messages to 7726 #CyberMonth2026 #GetCyberSafe

Wrap-up posts

As #CyberMonth2026 ends, [organization name] is proud to have shared tools, tips, and resources to help Canadians build safer digital habits. Cyber safety doesn't end here – let's keep the momentum going all year long. #GetCyberSafe

Thank you for following along with [organization name] during #CyberMonth2026! We've helped Canadians build simple cyber security habits that can make a big difference – but there's always more to learn. Visit @GetCyberSafe for practical resources year-round. #GetCyberSafe

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Subject: Cyber Security Awareness Month 2026: Your Best Defence Is You

Cyber Security Awareness Month (Cyber Month) is an annual campaign held each October to help Canadians stay safe online.

The theme for #CyberMonth2026 is Your best defence is you. In a world powered by artificial intelligence (AI), cyber threats can look more real than ever. Phishing emails and AI-generated scams can make it harder to know what is real and what is not.

The good news is that staying safe online doesn't have to be complicated. This Cyber Month, take a few simple steps to strengthen your cyber security:

Brush up on your cyber knowledge with the Discover Cyber Security course.
Learn how to recognize AI-generated content and emerging online threats.
Attend [Cyber Month events and activities offered by your organization].
Use strong, unique passwords and a password manager.
Stay alert for phishing messages and report suspicious activity.

Small actions can make a big difference. This Cyber Month, take steps to protect yourself, support others, and help build a safer digital Canada.

Your best defence is you.

Visit Get Cyber Safe for trusted advice, practical tools, and resources to help you stay safe online all year long.

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Cyber Security Awareness Month 2026
Your Best Defence Is You

Cyber Security Awareness Month (Cyber Month) is an annual campaign held each October to help Canadians stay safe online.

The theme for #CyberMonth2026 is Your best defence is you.

In a world powered by artificial intelligence (AI), cyber threats can look more real than ever. Phishing emails and AI-generated scams can make it harder to know what is real and what is not.

The good news is that staying safe online doesn't have to be complicated. This Cyber Month, take a few simple steps to strengthen your cyber security: [include those that apply to your organization]

Learn

Brush up on your cyber knowledge with the Discover Cyber Security course.
Learn how to recognize AI-generated content and emerging online threats
Attend [Cyber Month events and activities offered by your organization]

Protect

Always be on the lookout for phishing messages, and report them through [phishing reporting mechanism in your organization].
Create unique passwords for all accounts and use [the password manager solution approved by your organization] to securely store your passwords.

Report

Help stop scammers. Forward suspicious text messages to 7726 (SPAM) to help wireless providers identify and block unwanted messages. Watch this short video to learn how: Video – reporting text messages to 7726.
Report Cybercrime and Fraud to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC)
Report a cyber incident to the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security

Small actions can make a big difference. This Cyber Month, take steps to protect yourself, support others, and help build a safer digital Canada.

Your best defence is you.

Visit Get Cyber Safe for trusted advice, practical tools, and resources to help you stay safe online all year long.

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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 cyber security awareness in your online gatherings.

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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 #CyberMonth2026. Follow us to find out how we #GetCyberSafe #Cyber #CyberSecurity

End of month

Thanks for following along with us this #CyberMonth2026!

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

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

Choose from any of the below links or add your own!

This #CyberMonth2026, 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 threats? Visit @GetCyberSafe to learn more: [link]

Choose from any of the below links or add your own!

As champions of @GetCyberSafe, we're dedicated to keeping Canadians informed and their devices secure this #CyberMonth2026!

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

Choose from any of the below links or add your own!

Businesses need to prioritize #CyberSecurity as much as individuals do. Discover simple steps your #SMB can take to enhance its #CyberSecurity: [link]

We're proud to be a @GetCyberSafe champion Follow along this #CyberMonth2026 for more tips!

Choose from any of the below links or add your own!

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 #CyberMonth2026 to help Canadians learn simple tips to #GetCyberSafe. Follow along to see how!

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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 it mean to be a Cyber Month champion? 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:

Promote Cyber Month on your own personal social media channels
Follow cyber security best practices at work and at home
Talk about cyber security with friends and family – here are resources to help you (simply select the topics that mean most to you)

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

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All-staff email for end of Cyber Month

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

[Greeting],

As Cyber Security Awareness Month (Cyber Month) comes to an end, 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 2026 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, X, 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.

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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 platforms 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 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.

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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.

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.

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Message on how to participate in Cyber Month

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

Subject line: How you can participate in Cyber Month 2026

[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 Canada (CSE), through our social media accounts (and in all-staff emails and intranet posts).

Cyber security 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, #CyberMonth2026, #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].

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