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Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM)

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.

Cyber Security Awareness Month Theme: Get cyber safe – for future you.

This October, we’ll explore how starting strong cyber safe habits today can prepare you for online threats and whatever life throws at you tomorrow.

Campus CSAM 2025 Events and Info

Week 1 (October 1-3): Are you Cyber Secure Today?
We're kicking Cyber Month off by helping you secure your accounts
  • passphrases and passwords
  • password managers
  • multi-factor authentication (MFA)
  • social media accounts
The Security Team will have popup tables in the Riddell Centre on Thursday, October 2 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM to answer questions.
  • The Security Team will have fun cyber security games with prizes!
Week 2 (October 6-10): Be Cyber Secure - Bring your devices up to speed
Your devices are used for everything you do online. Securing them today can help you prepare for whatever the future throws at you like unexpected visitors , last minute travel, important presentations, and of course, cyber attacks.
  • securing smart devices
  • storage and backups
  • private and public networks
The Security Team will have popup tables in the Riddell Centre on Wednesday, October 8 and Thursdsay, October 9, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM to answer questions.
  • The Security Team will have fun cyber security games with prizes!
Week 3 (October 14-17): Cyber threats are evolving – are you?
As online threats become more sophisticated, it's important that your knowledge does too. As certain tactics continue to evolve, knowing how to spot them can help prepare you for the future.
  • phishing
  • vishing
  • smishing
  • AI and sophisticated threats
The Security Team will have popup tables in front of the Archer library on Wednesday, October 15, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM to answer questions.
  • The Security Team will have fun cyber security games with prizes!
Week 4 (October 20-24): Starting new habits
Cyber criminals are skilled at being misleading. Forming strong cyber safe habits now and knowing how to spot suspicious signs when it comes to files, downloads, and messages can help you stay safe in the future.
  • malware
  • ransomware
  • anti-virus protection
  • safe downloading
  • AI
The Security Team will have popup tables in the Riddell Centre on Wednesday, October 22, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM to answer questions.
  • The Security Team will have fun cyber security games with prizes!
Week 5 (October 27-31): Staying updated to stay safe
Online threats are always evolving, which means it's important that your systems and software are too. Stay updated to handle anything in the future by learning about: The Security Team will have popup tables in the Riddell Centre on Thursday, October 30, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM to answer questions.
  • The Security Team will have fun cyber security games with prizes!

Be Cyber Secure with MFA!

Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) is Mandatory with M365 Accounts for all registered Students, Faculty, and Staff. 

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

  • Microsoft Authenticator will help secure your Microsoft accounts.
  • It is important to secure your Microsoft accounts.
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.

Gov't of Canada CSAM 2025 Info

The theme for #CyberMonth2025 is Get cyber safe – for future you.

  • Being cyber safe isn’t just about protecting yourself right now – it’s about setting yourself up for a safer and easier future.
  • This Cyber Month, we want to shed light on the practical benefits of cyber security that can make things easier for you in the future when you least expect it.
  • Whether you’re using a password manager so you’re ready when your favourite artist announces their tour, backing up your files so you don’t lose an important presentation, or scheduling automatic updates so your device doesn’t restart in the middle of an online banking transaction, we’ll demonstrate the unpredictable and surprising ways cyber security can help keep your life on track.
Week 1: Preparing your future self today
Getting ready for the future starts with you, which is why we're kicking Cyber Month off by helping you secure your accounts. This week, we'll cover relatable and unexpected ways account security can help you today and in the future by discussing:
  • passphrases and passwords
  • password managers
  • multi-factor authentication (MFA)
  • social media accounts
Week 2: Bringing your devices up to speed
Your devices are used for everything you do online. Securing them today can help you prepare for whatever the future throws at you like unexpected visitors , last minute travel, important presentations, and of course, cyber attacks. We'll explain how small steps can help you get ready for anything by discussing:
  • securing smart devices
  • storage and backups
  • private and public networks
Week 3: Cyber threats are evolving – are you?
As online threats become more sophisticated, it's important that your knowledge does too. As certain tactics continue to evolve, knowing how to spot them can help prepare you for the future.

This week, we'll discuss:

  • phishing
  • vishing
  • reporting smishing through 7726 (SPAM)
  • AI and sophisticated threats
Week 4: Starting new habits
Cyber criminals are skilled at being misleading. Forming strong cyber safe habits now and knowing how to spot suspicious signs when it comes to files, downloads, and messages can help you stay safe in the future. This week, we'll discuss:
  • malware
  • ransomware
  • anti-virus protection
  • safe downloading
  • AI
Week 5: Staying updated to stay safe
Online threats are always evolving, which means it's important that your systems and software are too. Stay updated to handle anything in the future by learning about: