As part of Canada’s National Cyber Security Strategy , the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has pledged to join the fight against cybercrime and officially declared October to be Cyber Security Awareness Month. Cyber security is the practice of protecting information technology (IT) assets from external (e.g, Internet based) threats as well as internal (e.g., employee) threats. Cybercrime is on the rise worldwide. Government employees are increasingly using technology to perform their jobs, so it is important to be diligent in our daily activities. Government employees can reduce the cyber threat to Government’s information and infrastructure by following just a few key practices:
Do not disclose your Government-issued username and password Cyber Security Tip # 2
Do not click on links or attachments in emails from unknown sources Cyber Security Tip # 3
Do not use your government-issued email address for personal use
Make it your priority to learn more about cyber security to understand the role you need to play in cyber security; you will find direction on Government’s Information Protection issues, including cyber security and email phishing.
Government employees are encouraged to complete the Cyber Security Awareness e-module; accessible through the Learning Management System, PS Access (employees can contact the Centre for Learning and Development for Learning Management System access).
Also, visit the Government of Canada’s “Get Cyber Safe” public awareness campaign for general information on protecting against cybercrime.
Please do your part to protect against cyber threats by adhering to the three simple rules above, and keep government information and infrastructure safe and secure.
Cyber Security – Awareness Materials
- Updated: FYI – Information Protection – Ransomeware – What You Should Know
- Updated: FYI – Working Remotely – Information Management and Protection Tips
- Updated: FYI – Information Protection – Phishing – Don’t Get Hooked
- Updated: FYI – Information Protection – Safe Web Browsing – What You Should Know
- Updated: FYI – Information Protection – Best Practices to Stay Cyber Safe
- Updated: FYI – Staying Safe on Social Media
- Updated: FYI – Information Protection in the Workplace
- Cyber Security Pamphlet – Cyber Security for Your Government-Issued IT Device (5.2 MB)
- Cyber Security Poster – Secure YOUR cyberspace Secure YOUR digital life (746 KB)
- Cyber Security Awareness Month 2023 – Crossword Puzzle
Cyber Security – Related Links
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- Government of Canada – GetCyberSafe.ca – national cyber security awareness campaign
- Canadian Centre for Cyber Security
- Government of Canada – Public Safety Canada (Cyber Security)
- National Cyber Security Alliance (US) – StopThinkConnect.org and StaySafeOnline.org
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (US) – Cyber Security Awareness Month
For more information about Cyber Security please contact OCIOInfoProtection@gov.nl.ca.
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