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Digital LIteracy: Cyber Security

Cybersecurity 101

The Internet is fundamentally insecure. However, there are simple things you can do to protect yourself and your information. Learn what they are in NOVA’s Cybersecurity Lab.

A Cyber Privacy Parable

Follow the trials and tribulations of Tim as a seemingly innocent piece of digital information threatens to ruin his life when it falls into the wrong hands.

The Secret Lives of Hackers

Hackers may not be who we think they are. In fact, you might be a hacker and not even know it. Learn the true meaning of hacking and some of the many reasons that hackers hack.

Cyber Codes

Do you trust the security of your email, text messages, and browser history? Learn how trustworthy online communication actually is and how encryption can protect your privacy. Sometimes.

Canadians are targets of cybercrime in many different forms. Here are five practical measures you can take right now on any device to protect yourself against cyber-security breaches. Visit www.cyber.gc.ca for more on any of these steps.

  1. Practice good password etiquette
  2. Secure your social media and email accounts
  3. Store your data security and know your backup procedures
  4. Apply updates to your mobile devices, computers, and applications
  5. Be on guard for phishing and spear-phishing messages
 

Online Resources

Ebooks Dealing with Online Security and Privacy