Cyber Security Awareness Month

On behalf of Mark Stevens Director, Digital Health

Dear Colleagues,

As you know, Ontario’s Cyber Security division is responsible for delivering a comprehensive cyber risk management program that enables the Ontario government to operate securely and meet its service delivery commitments. A key component of achieving safe and secure government operations is through cyber education and awareness, including campaigns during Cyber Security Awareness Month, an internationally recognized campaign held every October to highlight the importance of cyber security.

This year’s 11th annual campaign in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) is themed Cyber Security Awareness Month 2022: Managing Digital Risks.

Throughout the month, participants will increase their cyber skills through weekly interactive games and videos that present simulated cyber security threats, defences, and response actions. Participants will also level up their knowledge and skills on various topics such as cyber security hygiene, phishing, password protection, and malware attacks to become an “OPS Cyber Galaxy Defender”. By participating in Cyber Month, participants will help make the OPS more cyber secure as they learn what daily actions can be taken to manage digital threats.

The Cyber Security Awareness Month campaign is an essential component to raising cyber security awareness within the OPS and learning how we can best protect ourselves and our organization through strong cyber practices. As participants complete weekly tasks and challenges, they will gain points and virtual tokens that increase their chances of winning exciting recognition rewards.

Here’s how to get involved:

1. Sign up to participate in this year’s campaign
2. Mark your calendars – the Managing Digital Risks in the Broader Public Sector conference is on Monday, October 3rd from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ontario’s third annual cyber security conference is geared towards IT and cyber security professionals from across Canada’s Broader Public Sector (BPS).
   Register now as space is limited.
3. Follow the link to this sneak peek for a preview of what to expect
4. Bookmark the website and participate in the ongoing activities throughout October

Please feel free to share with partner organizations to create a broader distribution.

Thank you for your commitment to improving cyber resiliency across our organization and to ensuring that the people of Ontario are cyber safe.

Sincerely, 

Mark Stevens
Director, Digital Health | Directeur, Solutions numériques pour la santé
Ontario Health North East | Santé Ontario Nord-Est
Ontario Health North West | Santé Ontario Nord-Ouest