Digital self-defence training

The University collects, stores, and transmits electronic information of sensitive nature to enable various University-related functions. Securing information and protecting electronic devices against attacks and malware are vital to the safety of the University’s core business activities and its resources. Learn about the latest online threats and malware and how you can spot and defend against them. The training covers a range of topics that are related to your various roles and responsibilities at the University. Every module you complete makes you stronger and the University more secure. This training is mandatory for all support and academic staff members.
 

Digital Self-Defence training is comprised of 13 short modules. The topics covered include:

• Data confidentiality: privacy, passwords, personally identifiable information, social networks and data security.
• Data integrity: Social engineering emails, messaging and browsing.
• Device security and incident reports.

All support staff members and academic staff must complete the training. 

• I did not receive an invitation.
  An email from Formation-professionnelle | Professional-Training ([email protected]) will have a direct link to the training. If you did not receive the email, you may not be eligible for the training. 
• The system did not save my progress.
  If you exit a module prior to successfully completing the quiz, you will need to restart the module. Avoid switching languages during the training, as you lose the progress made during your session.
• Didn’t receive your certificate?
  You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours.
• Workshop is not appearing as ‘Completed’ in the system after I complete the training.
  It may take up to 24 hours for the change to appear in the system.

• Learn about digital privacy and security best practices and policies
• Protect personal and University information 
• Identify security risks related to data and personal information 
• Know what to do when facing an IT security risk 
• Store information, protect electronic devices, and share data securely