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Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM)

What is CSAM?

Employee Cyber Security Training Info

Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM) is an international campaign held annually in October. By participating in CSAM, we bring awareness to the University of Regina community about the importance of cyber security and what we can do to stay cyber safe! 

  • Employees at the University of Regina are encouraged to take Cyber Security Awareness Training to bring personal awareness for keeping University data secure.
Employee Cyber Security Training Info

Be Cyber Secure with MFA!

Setup Authenticator Info

Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) will be Mandatory with M365 Accounts for all registered Students, October 15, 2024.

Set Up Microsoft (MS) Authenticator on your mobile device to add security to your University of Regina Microsoft accounts.

Cyber Security Awareness Month Weekly Themes

  • Microsoft Authenticator will help secure your Microsoft accounts.
  • Each week during CSAM, we'll highlight Why MFA with MS Authenticator is important to secure your Microsoft accounts and How to install Authenticator on your mobile device.
Setup Authenticator Info

Campus CSAM 2024 Events and Info

Week 1 (October 1-4): Are you Cyber Secure?
  • MFA with Authenticator will be required for M365/Outlook accounts for all University of Regina registered Students as of October 15, 2024.
  • The Security Team will have popup tables in the Riddell Centre on October 2 and 3 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM to answer questions and if required assist students with installing MFA on mobile devices.
  • The Security Team will have fun cyber security games with prizes!
Week 2 (October 7-11): How can I be Cyber Secure?
  • MFA with Authenticator will be required for M365/Outlook accounts for all University of Regina registered Students as of October 15, 2024.
  • The Security Team will have popup tables in the Riddell Centre on October 9 and 10 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM to answer questions and if required assist students with installing MFA on mobile devices.
  • The Security Team will have fun cyber security games with prizes!
Week 3 (October 14-18): MFA for all registered Students M365/Outlook Accounts Mandatory Oct. 15, 2024
  • MFA with Authenticator will be required for M365/Outlook accounts for all University of Regina registered Students as of October 15, 2024.
  • The Security Team will have popup tables in front of the Archer library on October 15 and 16 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM to answer questions and if required assist students with installing MFA on mobile devices.
  • The Security Team will have fun cyber security games with prizes!
Week 4 (October 21-25): Welcome back = MFA for all registered Students M365/Outlook Accounts Mandatory Oct. 15, 2024
  • MFA with Authenticator will be required for M365/Outlook accounts for all University of Regina registered Students as of October 15, 2024.
  • The Security Team will have popup tables in the Riddell Centre on October 21 and 22 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM to answer questions and if required assist students with installing MFA on mobile devices.
  • The Security Team will have fun cyber security games with prizes!
Week 5 (October 28-31): The most helpful generation
One of the most fulfilling things any generation can do is pass on their knowledge. When it comes to Generation
Cyber Safe, that means sharing what you know with your friends, family and colleagues so they can stay safe online,
too. This week, we’ll discuss:
  • promoting Get Cyber Safe and Cyber Centre resources
  • how to help others S.C.R.U.B. their devices
  • keeping up with emerging tech and AI
  • sharing what you know with friends and family
  • cyber security awareness training
  • See Gov't of Canada CSAM 2024, Week 5: The most helpful generation

Gov't of Canada CSAM 2024 Info

Gov't of Canada CSAM 2024

Online Security knows no age

Online security affects all Canadians, regardless of when they were born — that’s why every generation is part of Generation Cyber Safe.

  • October 2024, Canadians are celebrating the unique strengths every generation has when it comes to staying safe online and sharing information on how each generation can use their qualities to help others, too.
Gov't of Canada CSAM 2024
Week 1: The most secure generation

Being part of Generation Cyber Safe means understanding the importance of securing your accounts.

As a first line of defence, using strong and unique passphrases help protect you from falling victim to online threats like credential stuffing.

This week, we’ll discuss various ways to secure your accounts, like:
  • multi-factor authentication (MFA)
  • password managers
  • passwords and passphrases
  • understanding credential stuffing
  • limiting the information that you share online
Week 2: The most resourceful generation
Every generation needs the right tools to succeed, especially when it comes to staying safe online. This week, we’ll discuss important tools that can help protect you from common online threats, such as:
  • anti-virus protection
  • automatic updates
  • using a virtual private network (VPN) and securing your network
  • cyber security awareness training
  • countering malware and ransomware
Week 3: The most social generation
Something all generations have in common is the need to stay connected. When it comes to being online however, there are threats that come with staying social. This week, we’ll discuss:
  • phishing
  • social media safety
  • social engineering
  • identity theft and protecting your digital identity
  • artificial intelligence (AI) generated content: (Canada.ca/disinformation)
Week 4: The most proactive generation
Being part of Generation Cyber Safe means being proactive about your online safety. Learning cyber security best
practices and how to protect yourself online, as well as recovering from an attack, is important. This week we’ll explore:
  • back ups and storage
  • cyber security for small businesses
  • cyber security awareness and training
  • how to spot a secure business
  • working remotely
Week 5: The most helpful generation
One of the most fulfilling things any generation can do is pass on their knowledge. When it comes to Generation
Cyber Safe, that means sharing what you know with your friends, family and colleagues so they can stay safe online,
too. This week, we’ll discuss:
  • promoting Get Cyber Safe and Cyber Centre resources
  • how to help others S.C.R.U.B. their devices
  • keeping up with emerging tech and AI
  • sharing what you know with friends and family
  • cyber security awareness training
  • See Gov't of Canada CSAM 2024, Week 5: The most helpful generation
Friday is Employee Drop-in Day at Technology Training and Support!
Every Friday is Employee Drop-in Day from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Technology Training and Support (TTS).
  • Attend a Friday Drop-In session in ED 548, or via Zoom, with the TTS Team.
  • Zoom link info at, TTS Shedule for drop-in Fridays.
  • You can take the Cyber Security Awareness Training in ED 548, during a Drop-In session if you want.