Free Training

Free Security Awareness Course

A free sample course from CSMIC: seven short modules, a 20-question test and a certificate of completion. It takes about 40 minutes, and no account is needed.

What you will learn

1. Why security matters

Confidentiality, integrity and availability, and how everyday actions work as security controls.

2. Phishing and social engineering

Spot the warning signs of phishing by email, text, phone and QR code, then verify requests safely and report them.

3. Passwords, passphrases and multi-factor authentication

Create strong, unique passphrases and use multi-factor authentication safely.

4. Malware and ransomware

How malware gets in, how to respond to a suspected infection, and why tested, offline backups matter.

5. Handling information and privacy

Classify and share information appropriately, apply need-to-know and least privilege, and know your privacy responsibilities in Canada.

6. Working safely anywhere

Protect devices at home, in the office and while travelling, and use AI tools and public networks safely.

7. Recognizing and reporting incidents

Recognize what counts as a security incident and report it quickly to the right place, inside and outside your organization.

Test and certificate

Answer 20 multiple-choice questions and score 80% or more to download a certificate of completion. Your name stays in your browser. Organizations can contact CSMIC for a program tailored to their policies.