Cyber Security Awareness Month

Cyber Security Awareness Month is an international campaign held annually in October. By participating in Cyber Security Awareness Month, 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.

This October, we’ll highlight how human judgment continues remains the strongest defence in an AI-powered world.

As artificial intelligence continues to transform how we work, learn, and communicate, it's important to understand both its benefits and risks. Your best defence is you. By building awareness and using AI responsibly, you can help protect yourself and our community from emerging cyber threats, including: 

• Recognizing AI-powered scams, phishing attempts, and misinformation 
• Using AI tools safely, responsibly, and securely 
• Protecting sensitive, personal, and university information 
• Understanding reporting procedures and available security resources 
• Following institutional cyber security policies and best practices

• Responsible Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence | University of Regina 
• Can I use AI in the completion of assignment and coursework? 
• Generative AI Hub 
• Information Services Technology Chatbot Info | University of Regina

The theme for #CyberMonth2026 is Get cyber safe – Your Best Defense Is You.

Cyber security doesn't have to be complicated. Often, the small actions you take every day can have the biggest impact on protecting your accounts, devices, and personal information. This year, Cyber Security Awareness Month focuses on a simple message: Your best defense is you. 

This Cyber Security Awareness Month, we are helping to build simple cyber security habits that can make a big difference. Many cyber incidents can be prevented with everyday actions. These include checking suspicious messages, turning on multi-factor authentication, and using strong passwords. 
 
Resources: 

• 9 Ways to spot content created with Artificial Intelligence (AI)