Cyber security vigilance
Cyber security vigilance
Take personal responsibility for safeguarding data, information and systems in your work environment by consistently using cyber security best practices and departmental standards.
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Why cyber security vigilance matters to you
No matter your role, staying cyber secure helps protect information, prevent threats and keep systems running safely. Being aware of risks and taking the right steps can prevent a loss of data, money and reputation.
With cyber security vigilance, you can:
- recognize potential threats like phishing and malware
- protect devices, networks and sensitive information
- follow safe online practices and update systems regularly
- report security concerns quickly to prevent harm
How you can demonstrate cyber security vigilance
You can demonstrate cyber security vigilance through various actions and behaviours, including but not limited to the following examples.
- Threat detection
- Carefully check communications for phishing or suspicious activity to prevent security breaches
- Password security
- Secure accounts using unique, complex passphrases and password management tools
- Access security
- Enable multi-factor authentication to strengthen account security
- Network security
- Follow organizational protocols to maintain network security, including VPN use and avoiding public Wi-Fi
- Device updates
- Update software and applications promptly to guard against security threats
- Incident reporting
- Report security risks or breaches promptly for rapid mitigation
- Data and information security
- Follow GC policies, applying access controls and encryption to safeguard information
- Device protection
- Securely store devices when unattended to prevent theft or misuse
How you can help
This is a work in progress, and we will continue to improve on it based on your feedback.
Share your thoughts and suggestions by email: icommunity-icollectivite@tbs-sct.gc.ca
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