Links for Cybersecurity Education

Are you looking for web resources to help you better understand cybersecurity or to help your students realize the importance of learning to protect themselves? Here is a directory of cybersecurity education web resources for teachers, students, and parents.

Thank you for taking the time to share these resources with your colleagues and students. These links provide a great starting point to support you in cybersecurity education. Some links offer information, others services and finally, some are valuable tools for learning how to protect yourself. Links can be used in the classroom or shared with parents and community members. The important thing here will be to share information and allow people to explore, learn and protect themselves from hackers better.

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• Brilliant Labs;

  • | Brilliant Labs | Official link of the organization | Website ; https://www.brilliantlabs.ca/

  • | Brilliant Labs | Cyber Security Program | Website; https://www.brilliantlabs.ca/cybersecurity

  • | Brilliant Labs | Introduction to Linux commands | PDF Document ; https://www.brilliantlabs.ca/documents/cybersec/Introduction-to-Linux-Commands-in-Cyber-Security.pdf

  • | Brilliant Labs | Installation of Linux Mint Operation System | PDF Document; https://www.brilliantlabs.ca/documents/cybersec/Installation-of-Linux-Mint-Operating-System.pdf

  • | Brilliant Labs | Create a Virtual Machine | PDF Document; https://www.brilliantlabs.ca/documents/cybersec/Creation-of-a-Virtual-Machine-in-Cyber-Security.pdf

  • | Brilliant Labs and Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC) | Makerspace: Where research and experience meet | Infographics; https://constellation.uqac.ca/id/eprint/8034/2/LC_GuideImplantation_En.pdf

• MediaSmarts;

  • | MediaSmarts | Official link of the organization | Website; https://mediasmarts.ca/

  • | MediaSmarts | Cyber Security Section | Website; https://mediasmarts.ca/digital-media-literacy/digital-issues/cyber-security

  • | MediaSmarts | Software Threats | Website; https://mediasmarts.ca/digital-media-literacy/digital-issues/cyber-security/cyber-security-software-threats

  • | MediaSmarts | Spam, Scams, Frauds and Identity Theft | Website; https://mediasmarts.ca/digital-media-literacy/digital-issues/cyber-security/cyber-security-spam-scams-frauds-identity-theft

  • | MediaSmarts | Legislation and Regulation | Website; https://mediasmarts.ca/cyber-security/legislation-and-regulation

  • | MediaSmarts | Special Issues for Young Children | Website; https://mediasmarts.ca/cyber-security/cyber-security-special-issues-young-children

  • | MediaSmarts | Special Issues for Teens | Website; https://mediasmarts.ca/cyber-security/cyber-security-special-issues-teens

  • | MediaSmarts | Resources for Parents | Website; https://mediasmarts.ca/cyber-security/resources-parents-cyber-security

  • | MediaSmarts | Resources for Teachers | Website; https://mediasmarts.ca/cyber-security/resources-teachers-cyber-security

  • | MediaSmarts | How to Search the Internet Effectively | Website; https://mediasmarts.ca/sites/default/files/pdfs/tipsheet/TipSheet_How_Search_Internet_Effectively.pdf

  • | MediaSmarts | Privacy issues | Media Smarts | Website; https://mediasmarts.ca/digital-media-literacy/digital-issues/privacy/privacy-issues

• Government of Canada;

  • | Government of Canada | Get Cyber Safe | Website; https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/en

  • | Government of Canada | October is Cyber Security Awareness Month in Canada | Website; https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/en/cyber-security-awareness-month

  • | Government of Canada | Public Safety Canada | National Cyber Security Strategy | Website; https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/ntnl-cbr-scrt-strtg/index-en.aspx

  • | Government of Canada | Get Cyber Safe | What is malware: How to protect yourself | Website; https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/en/blogs/what-malware-how-protect-yourself

  • | Government of Canada | Canadian Center for Cyber Security | Website; https://www.cyber.gc.ca/en

  • | Government of Canada | Canadian Anti-Fraud Center | Website; https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm

  • | Government of Canada | Canada’s anti-spam legislation | Website; https://fightspam-combattrelepourriel.ised-isde.canada.ca/site/canada-anti-spam-legislation/en

  • | Government of Canada | Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada | Website; https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/

  • | Government of Canada | Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada | Tips for using privacy settings | Website; https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/privacy-topics/technology/online-privacy-tracking-cookies/online-privacy/gd_ps_201903/

  • | Government of Canada | Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada | A Guide for Individuals - Protecting Your Privacy | Website; https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/about-the-opc/publications/guide_ind/

  • | Government of Canada | Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada | Social Smarts: Privacy, the Internet and you | A graphic novel and suggestions for activities to do with tweens and younger teens | Website; https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/about-the-opc/what-we-do/awareness-campaigns-and-events/privacy-education-for-kids/social-smarts-privacy-the-internet-and-you/

  • | Government of Canada | Using encryption to keep your sensitive data secure | Website; https://cyber.gc.ca/en/guidance/using-encryption-keep-your-sensitive-data-secure-itsap40016

  • | Government of Canada | International Law applicable in cyberspace | Website; https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/issues_development-enjeux_developpement/peace_security-paix_securite/cyberspace_law-cyberespace_droit.aspx?lang=eng

  • | Government of Canada | International cyber policy | Website; https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/issues_development-enjeux_developpement/peace_security-paix_securite/cyber_policy-politique_cyberspace.aspx?lang=eng

  • | Government of Canada | CyberSecure Canada | Cybersecurity certification program for small and medium-sized organizations | Website; https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/cybersecure-canada/en

  • | Government of Canada | Protecting your organization while using Wi-Fi | Website; https://cyber.gc.ca/en/guidance/protecting-your-organization-while-using-wi-fi-itsap80009

  • | Government of Canada | Welcome to the Government of Canada's Occupational Skills Information System, National Occupational Classification, Cybersecurity Specialists | Website; https://noc.esdc.gc.ca/Oasis/ViewOccupationalProfile?objectid=aiyZqZkf4mOmfoBiEMfouV4o6p9lr1%2fXMV4uSuiWGMQ%3d&GoCTemplateCulture=en-CA

  • | Government of Canada | Digital Citizenship - Guide for Parents | PDF Document; https://mediasmarts.ca/sites/default/files/guides/digital-citizenship-guide.pdf

  • | Government of Canada | Get Cyber Safe | How strong is your password? Five ways to evaluate | Website; https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/en/blogs/how-strong-your-password-five-ways-evaluate

  • | Government of Canada | Welcome to the Government of Canada Occupational Skills Information System, National Occupational Classification, Cybersecurity Specialists | Website; https://noc.esdc.gc.ca/OccupationalClassificationSearchResult?ver=28&val65=cyber&val66=security

  • | Government of Canada | Canadian Centre for Cyber Security | Website; https://cyber.gc.ca/en

  • | Government of Canada | Get Cyber Safe | Social engineering: how cyber scams trick us | Website; https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/en/resources/social-engineering-how-cyber-scams-trick-us

• Royal Canadian Mounted Police;

  • | Royal Canadian Mounted Police | Centre for Youth Crime Prevention | Website; https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/youth-safety/centre-for-youth-crime-prevention

  • | Royal Canadian Mounted Police | Top 10 Cyber Crime Prevention Tips | Website; https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/to-ot/tis-set/cyber-tips-conseils-eng.htm

  • | Royal Canadian Mounted Police | Where’s the line? - Online Safety Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8) | Website; https://mediasmarts.ca/sites/default/files/lesson-plans/lesson_online_safety_6-8.pdf

  • | Royal Canadian Mounted Police | Report a cyber incident in Canada | Website; https://cyber.gc.ca/en/incident-management

  • | Royal Canadian Mounted Police | Fundamentals of Cyber Security for Canada’s CI Community | Website; https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/2016-fndmntls-cybr-scrty-cmmnty/index-en.aspx

• | Kids in the know | Website; https://www.kidsintheknow.ca/app/en/about

• | NeedHelpNow.ca | Website; https://needhelpnow.ca/app/en/index

• | Zoe & Molly Online | Website; https://zoeandmolly.ca/app/en/

• | Canadian Centre for Child Protection | Website; https://protectchildren.ca/en/

• | Canadian Centre for Child Protection | Be Smart, Strong & Safe | Website; https://www.intelligence-assurance-prudence.ca/app/en/home

• | Canadian Centre for Child Protection | Project Arachnid | Website; https://www.projectarachnid.ca/en/

• | Don’t get sextorted. Send a naked mole rat | Website; https://dontgetsextorted.ca/

• | ProtectKidsOnline.ca | Website; https://protectkidsonline.ca/app/en/

• | YMCA Canada | Project Shift | Creating a safer digital world for young women | Website; http://projectshift.ca/

• | TELUS (private enterprise) | TELUS Wise Program | Empowering you to stay safe in our digital world | Website; https://www.telus.com/en/wise

• Google (Private company);

  • | Google (Private company) | Be Internet Awesome - Helping kids be safe, confident explorers of the online world | Interland interactive game to learn how to protect yourself online | Website; https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com/en_us/

  • | Google (Private company) | Digital Safety Resources - Tools for the classroom | Website; https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com/en_us/educators

  • | Google (Private company) | Google for Education | Teach students internet safety and privacy | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/25G4tLVH1JE

  • | Google (Private company) | Google for Education | Teach students to recognize phishing and scams | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/R12_y2BhKbE

• | dCode | Caesar Cipher | Website; https://www.dcode.fr/caesar-cipher

• | NordVPN (Private company) | What is a dictionary attack? | Website; https://nordvpn.com/fr/blog/dictionary-attack/

• | Fortra’s TerraNova Security (Private company) | Welcome to the Cyber Security Awareness Month Kit | Website; https://www.terranovasecurity.com/resources/cybersecurity-hub

• | Fortra’s TerraNova Security (Private company) | How to Create a Strong Password in 7 Easy Steps? | Website; https://terranovasecurity.com/how-to-create-a-strong-password-in-7-easy-steps/

• | Governement of Switzerland | Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA | Eleven norms of responsible state behavior in cyberspace | Website; https://www.eda.admin.ch/eda/en/fdfa/fdfa/aktuell/newsuebersicht/2021/04/uno-cyber-normen.html

• | Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) | How to implement cybersecurity awareness training | Website; https://www.cira.ca/resources/cybersecurity/5-steps-to-implement-training

• | Indeed (a private company) | What Is a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)? | Website; https://ca.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/mooc

• | My MOOC - Life Learning Solutions (a private company) | Discover MOOCs to understand and apply the foundations of cybersecurity | Website; https://www.my-mooc.com/en/categorie/cybersecurity

• | CANVAS Network (run by Instructure Inc. an educational technology company) | Canvas Network is an open space for educators to share, experiment, analyze, and create | Website; https://www.instructure.com/canvas-network-about-us

• | Khan Academy (an educational and nonprofit organization) | A nonprofit organization with the mission to provide free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere | Website; https://www.khanacademy.org/

• | CBC | 15 tips for protecting your privacy online | Website; https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/15-tips-for-protecting-your-privacy-online-1.1043194

• | CBC | Basic ways to help protect your personal data online | Website; https://www.cbc.ca/life/culture/basic-ways-to-help-protect-your-personal-data-online-1.5094766

• | The Micro:bit Educational Foundation | Website; https://microbit.org/

• | The Micro:bit Educational Foundation | Projects ideas | Website; https://microbit.org/projects/make-it-code-it/

• | Privacy Canada (Private company) Strong Password Generator: Stay Safe online | Website; https://privacycanada.net/strong-password-generator/

• | Rochester Institute of Technology | Information Security Office | Creating Strong Passwords | Website; https://www.rit.edu/security/creating-strong-passwords

• | Bluetooth (Private company) | The story behind how Bluetooth technology got its name | Website; https://www.bluetooth.com/about-us/bluetooth-origin/

• | MicroPython (Private company) | The MicroPython pyboard is a compact electronic circuit board that runs MicroPython on bare metal, giving you a low-level Python operating system that can be used to control all kinds of electronic projects | Website; https://micropython.org/

• | Norton (Private company) | Dictionary Attack: A definition + 10 dictionary attack protection tips | Website; https://us.norton.com/blog/emerging-threats/dictionary-attack#

• | Hive Systems (Private company) | Are Your Passwords in the Green (2020)? | Website; https://www.hivesystems.io/blog/are-your-passwords-in-the-green-2020

Cybersecurity Glossaries

• | Government of Canada | Canadian Centre for Cyber Security | Glossary | Website; https://cyber.gc.ca/en/glossary

• | Government of Canada | Get Cyber Safe | Glossary | Website; https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/en/glossary

• | SANS Institute (Private Training Center) | Glossary of Security Terms | Website; https://www.sans.org/security-resources/glossary-of-terms/

• | Cybrary (Private Company) | Cybersecurity Glossary | Website; https://www.cybrary.it/resources/glossary

• Cybersecurity on Wikipedia;

  • | Wikipedia | Dictionary Attack | Website; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dictionary_attack

  • | Wikipedia | Home automation or Domotics | Website; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_automation

  • | Wikipedia | Information sensitivity | Website; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_sensitivity

  • | Wikipedia | Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) | Website; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massive_open_online_course

  • | Wikipedia | Personal data | Website; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_data

  • | Wikipedia | Smart city | Website; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_city

  • | Wikipedia | Ubuntu | Website; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu

  • | Wikipedia | Urban resilience | Website; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_resilience

YouTube and other Cybersecurity videos you can use with young people;

• Government of Canada;

  • | Government of Canada | Communications Security Establishment | Get Cyber Safe | Playlist of several Communications Security Establishment of Canada YouTube videos on Cybersecurity | YouTube Video; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cOBw32jmgU&list=PLEzYzSmu1IFQXghAzLrYBmf278UnRbVyo

  • | Government of Canada | Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada | Be privacy powerful: Check and adjust your privacy settings | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/GPuKBhIUs28

  • | Government of Canada | Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada | How to stay safe when online gaming | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/x6qlRaAC8S8

  • | Government of Canada | Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada | What is personal information? | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/fisdswjxPMI

  • | Government of Canada | Communications Security Establishment | Get Cyber Safe | Creating a strong password | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/xdfLBHIlt4o

  • | Government of Canada | Safety in Canada | How to Create a Strong Password | YouTube video; https://youtu.be/aEmF3Iylvr4

  • | Government of Canada | Communications Security Establishment | Get Cyber Safe | Malware and Ransomware | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/hpxDF1Cpx68

  • | Government of Canada | Communications Security Establishment | Get Cyber Safe | Phishing: Don’t take the Bait! | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/y-90nP6fZbY

  • | Government of Canada | Communications Security Establishment | Get Cyber Safe | Phishing Scams | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/eSn8EFS7Sao

  • | Government of Canada | Safety in Canada | How to Protect Your Small Business from Cyber Crime | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/Ik0sWpApEXo

  • | Government of Canada | Get Cyber Smart | Helping your child stay safe online | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/HrllGKoh0lA

• Government of New Brunswick;

  • | Government of New Brunswick | Cyber Security Career Opportunities in New Brunswick | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/N971nTERz1k

• Government of Ontario;

  • | Government of Ontario | Information and Privacy Commission of Ontario | Protect Against Phishing | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/3l5NAnPEncg

  • | Government of Ontario | Information and Privacy Commission of Ontario | Privacy Tips For Kids | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/sSX-h7-_YTA

  • | Government of Ontario | Information and Privacy Commission of Ontario | Protect Your Privacy Online | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/hPTlFX55Qv8

• Other Government sources on YouTube;

  • | United Nations Secretariat | United Nations Conference on Trade and Development | Data Protection and Privacy | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/6vNxslcf9AE

• CBC News Corporation;

  • | CBC News | CBC Marketplace | How hackers take over your accounts using social engineering | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/Ck_r2GYLdCI

  • | CBC | CBC Archives: The Internet 1993 | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/KDxqfgIDvEY

  • | CBC News | CBC Marketplace | How to protect your privacy on your phone | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/QgwSz6PUxKo

• Public Broadcasting Service (PBS);

  • | PBS Digital Studios, Computer Science – CrashCourse | YouTube Playlist; https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8dPuuaLjXtNlUrzyH5r6jN9ulIgZBpdo

  • | PBS Digital Studios | CrashCourse | Computer Networks: Crash Course Computer Science #28 | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/3QhU9jd03a0

  • | PBS Digital Studios | CrashCourse | Cybersecurity: Crash Course Computer Science #31 | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/bPVaOlJ6ln0

  • | PBS Digital Studios | CrashCourse | Hackers & Cyber Attacks: Crash Course Computer Science #32 | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/_GzE99AmAQU

  • | PBS Digital Studios | CrashCourse | Cryptography: Crash Course Computer Science #33 | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/jhXCTbFnK8o

  • | PBS Infinite Series | Cryptography 101 | How to Break Cryptography | Infinite Series | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/12Q3Mrh03Gk

  • | PBS Infinite Series | Cryptography 101 | (Almost) Unbreakable Crypto | Infinite Series | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/NOs34_-eREk

  • | PBS Infinite Series | Cryptography 101 | This Video was Not Encrypted with RSA | Infinite Series | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/4Tb1q8dSIlI

  • | NOVA PBS Official | The Secret Lives of Hackers | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/DKzi5CYNFAg

• Coding & Linux;

  • | Code.org | What is the internet?  | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/Dxcc6ycZ73M

  • | Code.org | The Internet: Wires, Cable & Wifi  | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/ZhEf7e4kopM

  • | Code.org | The Internet: Cybersecurity & Crime  | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/AuYNXgO_f3Y

  • | Code.org | The Internet: Encryption & Public Keys | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/ZghMPWGXexs

  • | Linux for the Absolute Beginner! | Low Dough Tech | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/EN7mbRccT-8

  • | How to Use Ubuntu (Beginners Guide)| TechGumbo | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/lmeDvSgN6zY

• Other resources on YouTube;

  • | Zero To Mastery | Free Online Tutorial Videos | What is Cybersecurity? | Cybersecurity Explained in 2 minutes for Beginners | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/tOtzHZiwiRE

  • | Dr. Phil | Cybersecurity Expert Demonstrates How Hackers Easily Gain Access To Sensitive Information | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/aP8yrkkLWlM

  • | CrashCourse | Cryptography: Crash Course Computer Science #33 | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/jhXCTbFnK8o

  • | Low Dough Tech | Linux for the Absolute Beginner! | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/EN7mbRccT-8

  • | Justine Arsenault | What is a Microbit? | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/0NCczXNaTNY

  • | BBC | Introducing the BBC micro:bit-BBC Make It Digital | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/Wuza5WXiMkc

  • | CNBC International | CNBC Explains | What is a smart city? | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/bANfnYDTzxE

  • | graveco.com (Private company) | What is Social Engineering? | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/Vo1urF6S4u0

  • | CNN Business | Watch this hacker break into a company | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/PWVN3Rq4gzw

  • | Edureka | Internet of Things (IoT) | What is IoT Explained | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/LlhmzVL5bm8

  • | What You Need To Know | The Internet of Things Security (for 2021) | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/IQkRscixagM

  • | CNBC International | What is a smart city? | CNBC Explains | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/bANfnYDTzxE

  • | NBC News | The Smart Cities Of Tomorrow Are Already Here | Mach | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/THiQtn9hVB8

  • | Secret Codes: A History of Cryptography (Part 1) | The Generalist Papers | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/9pp9YpginNg

  • | More Secret Codes: A History of Cryptography (Part 2) | The Generalist Papers | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/aHSt_lzRIxw

  • | Simply Explained | Asymmetric encryption | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/AQDCe585Lnc

  • | Security+ : Brute-Force and Dictionary Attacks | Skillsoft YouTube | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/SaAwW-6wV_Q

  • | 8 Most Common Cybersecurity Threats | Types of Cyber Attacks | Cybersecurity for Beginners | Edureka | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/Dk-ZqQ-bfy4

  • | Kaspersky (private company) | What is a Firewall? | Vidéo YouTube; https://youtu.be/x1YLj06c3hM

  • | IBM Technology (private company) | NAT and Firewall Explained | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/2llWuivdS7w

  • | CNBC Explain: What is a smart city? | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/bANfnYDTzxE

  • | National Geographic: City of the Future: Singapore-Full Episode | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/xi6r3hZe5Tg

  • | TEDx Talks ; How we design and build a smart city and nation | Cheong Koon Hean | TEDxSingapore | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/m45SshJqOP4

  • | TED ; 7 principle for building better cities | Peter Calthorpe | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/IFjD3NMv6Kw

  • | SciShow | Cryptography Explained: The science of Code | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/-yFZGF8FHSg

  • | Computerphile | Public Key Cryptography | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/GSIDS_lvRv4

  • | educause (a nonprofit association) | MOOCs and Beyond | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/XGMrzQ7YOfI

  • | Eye on Tech | What is a Man-in-the-Middle Attack? | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/83LOa-dYi_A

  • | Communications Security Establishment | Get Cyber Safe | Easy Ways to Stay Safe on Public Wi-Fi | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/aeQ2en_8olg

  • | Communications Security Establishment | Get Cyber Safe | Easy Ways to Stay Safe on Your Mobile | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/fNne8eiuo-k

Cybersecurity Podcast;

• | News Article and Podcast | CBC | Are we ready for “smart” cities?; https://www.cbc.ca/radio/spark/417-1.4936817/are-we-ready-for-smart-cities-1.4936822

• | News Article and Podcast | CBC | Confused by “smart city” hype? This expert explains what it is and why we should care; https://www.cbc.ca/radio/spark/the-spark-guide-to-smart-cities-1.5107883/confused-by-smart-city-hype-this-expert-explains-what-it-is-and-why-we-should-care-1.5107893

• | News Article and Podcast | CBC | Most Canadians skeptical about smart cities when it comes to their privacy; https://www.cbc.ca/radio/spark/the-spark-guide-to-smart-cities-1.5107883/most-canadians-skeptical-about-smart-cities-when-it-comes-to-their-privacy-1.5107891

News Articles about Cybersecurity;

• CBC News Corporation;

  • | CBC News Corporation | Feds tracking down hacker who tried to poison Florida town’s water supply | News Article; https://www.cbsnews.com/news/florida-water-hack-oldsmar-treatment-plant/

  • | CBC News Corporation | Online password “123456” more popular than ever and easy to crack | News Article; https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/nordpass-list-of-most-common-and-worst-passwords-1.5807089

  • | CBC News Corporation | International cybercops derail botnet used to extort, steal data around the globe for years | News Article; https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/cybercrime-botnet-derailed-canadian-arrested-1.5890484

  • | CBC News Corporation | Netflix testing household-verification feature for shared passwords | News Article; https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/netflix-password-sharing-clampdown-1.5947966

  • | CBC News Corporation | Google to pay 40 states $392M in location-tracking Settlement | News Article; https://www.cbsnews.com/news/google-location-tracking-data-william-tong-392-million-settlement/

  • | CBC News Corporation | Hacking attacks on government growing more sophisticated, intelligence agency warns | News Article; https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/hacking-cyber-crime-cse-1.5803881

  • | CBC News Corporation | Ransomware: What you need to know | News Article; https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/ransomware-what-you-need-to-know-1.2976248

  • | CBC News Corporation | "This is big money"; New cities promise a smarter, greener future but will reality match the pitch? | News Article; https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/new-cities-1.5034441

  • | CBC News Corporation | Small, medium-sized financial firms vulnerable to cyberattacks, says report | News Article; https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/cyberattacks-banks-china-huawei-1.5185807

  • | CBS News Corporation | Cyber crooks increasingly targeting home devices: report | News Article; https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/cybercrime-internet-security-attacks-1.4934409

  • | CBC News Corporation | How white-hat hackers are helping cities fight back against ransomware attacks | News Article; https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/the-current-for-march-29-2018-1.4597367/how-white-hat-hackers-are-helping-cities-fight-back-against-ransomware-attacks-1.4597498

• Other Canadian News Organizations;

  • | Toronto Star | New smart cities can’t escape the same old problems | News Article; https://www.thestar.com/business/mars/2022/10/14/new-smart-cities-cant-escape-the-same-old-problems.html

  • | Global News | New cybersecurity bill to require mandatory reporting of ransomware, other attacks | News Article; https://globalnews.ca/news/8918652/canada-cybersecurity-bill/

  • | Waterloo News | University of Waterloo | Preparing businesses for the quantum era | News Article; https://uwaterloo.ca/news/global-futures/preparing-businesses-quantum-era

  • | CISION | Canadian Employees Feel Little Concern for Data Theft at Work, New Research Reveals | News Article; https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/canadian-employees-feel-little-concern-for-data-theft-at-work-new-research-reveals-826041045.html

• Other News Organizations;

  • | The Washington Post | How a fish tank helped hackers a casino | News Article; https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/innovations/wp/2017/07/21/how-a-fish-tank-helped-hack-a-casino/

  • | BBC News | AWS: Amazon web outage breaks vacuums and doorbells News Article; https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-55087054

  • | Wired | Hackers Could Decrypt Your GSM Phone Calls | News Article; https://www.wired.com/story/gsm-decrypt-calls/

  • | Wired | Can Smart Buildings lead to Smart Cities? | News Article; https://www.wired.com/wiredinsider/2019/11/can-smart-buildings-lead-smart-cities/

  • | Law Times | Julius Melnitzer | Cyber resilience, not just cybersecurity, is the key to managing cyberattacks | News Article; https://www.lawtimesnews.com/practice-areas/privacy-and-data/cyber-resilience-not-just-cybersecurity-is-the-key-to-managing-cyberattacks/371367#:~:text=Cybersecurity%20is%20all%20about%20foundational,to%20likely%20future%20digital%20shocks.

  • | TECHSPOT | Marcel Blackbeard | We Cannot Live Without Cryptography! | News Article; https://www.techspot.com/article/2323-cryptography/

  • | World Economic Forum | Why we need global rules to crack down on cybercrime | News Article; https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/01/global-rules-crack-down-cybercrime/

  • | Forbes Advisor | Free Online Courses To Help You Continue Your Education | News Article; https://www.forbes.com/advisor/education/free-online-course-options/

  • | News for Kids | Linux Celebrate 30 World-Changing Years | News Article; https://newsforkids.net/articles/2021/10/07/linux-celebrates-30-world-changing-years/

Useful tools in Cybersecurity;

• | Delinea (Private company) | Generate a Strong Password! | Online Tool | Website; https://delinea.com/resources/password-generator-it-tool

• | Kaspersky (Private company) | Check your password | Website; https://password.kaspersky.com/

• | troyhunt.com Project | Have I been Pwned? - To see if your email has been compromised | Website; https://haveibeenpwned.com/

• | College of Staten Island | The City University of New York | Websites for Fact-Checking | Website; https://library.csi.cuny.edu/c.php?g=619342&p=4310783

• | Hasso-Plattner-Institut (HPI) | HPI Identity Leak Checker | Is someone spying on you? | Website; https://sec.hpi.de/ilc/

• | TinEye | Reverse Image Search | Website; https://www.tineye.com/

• | VirusTotal (Private company) | Analyze suspicious files, domains, IPs and URLs to detect malware and other breaches | Website; https://www.virustotal.com

• | Akamai (Private company) | Worldwide Network Capacity & Utilization | Website; https://globe.akamai.com/

• | Kaspersky (Private company) | Cyberthreat - Real-Time Map | Website; https://cybermap.kaspersky.com/

• | Web of Trust (Private company) | An advanced browsing, security, and privacy shield | Website; https://www.mywot.com/

• | security.org (Private company) | How secure is my password? | Website; https://www.security.org/how-secure-is-my-password/

• | Internet Archive WayBackMachine | Explore more than 789 billion web pages saved over time | Website; https://web.archive.org/

Other Interesting Cybersecurity Ressources;

• | Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) | 5 steps to success: How to implement cybersecurity awareness training | Website; https://www.cira.ca/resources/cybersecurity/5-steps-to-implement-training

• | Khan Academy (Nonprofit organization) | Resources for students, teachers, and parents | Website; https://www.khanacademy.org/

Work in cybersecurity;

• | Infosec (Private training company) | An Introduction to Cybersecurity Careers | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/-AkuKKJ8dN0

• | Simplilearn (Private company) | Cybersecurity Security Career Roadmap | Cyber Security Career - Salary, Jobs, and Skills | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/BlsW9jp9NJM

• | Simplilearn (Private company) | Top 10 Highest Paying Cyber Security Jobs in 2022 | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/Jz6jogA29ps

• | Eye on Tech | What is a SOC (Security Operations Center)? | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/S5bIhaZOSys

• | IBM Security (Private company) | Cybersecurity Trends for 2023 and beyond | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/uAHFNuDlcRw

• | CyberNews | Ethical Hacking: White Hat Hackers Explained | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/wt51RP8fsvw

• | HiHo Kids | Kids Meet a Hacker | YouTube Video; https://youtu.be/rPlxvo3c_Zk

Cybersecurity Online Tests and Games;

• | MediaSmarts | Click if You Agree (Grades 7-9) | Interactive online game | Website; https://mediasmarts.ca/digital-media-literacy/educational-games/click-if-you-agree-grades-7-9

• | Media Smarts | Online quiz - How cyber-savvy are you? | Interactive online game | Website; https://mediasmarts.ca/sites/default/files/games/cyber-security-quiz/index_en.html

• | Avast Business (Private company) | Test your basic cybersecurity knowledge | Interactive online game | Website; https://www.avast.com/en-ca/business/resources/cybersecurity-quiz#

• | MUO (Make Use Of) | 7 Internet Safety Games to Help Kids Become Cyber Smart | Interactive online game | Website; https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/6-internet-safety-games-kids-cyber-smart/

• | Radio Télévision Suisse | Datak: A game about personal data | Interactive online game | Website; https://www.datak.ch/#/start

• | Government of United States | FBI.gov | Safe Online Surfing (Grades 3-8) | Interactive online game | Website; https://sos.fbi.gov/en/

Linux and Computer programming;

• | Brilliant Labs | Introduction to Linux Commands | PDF Document; https://www.brilliantlabs.ca/documents/cybersec/Introduction-to-Linux-Commands-in-Cyber-Security.pdf

• | Brilliant Labs | Linux Installation | Brilliant Labs | PDF Document; https://www.brilliantlabs.ca/documents/cybersec/Installation-of-Linux-Mint-Operating-System.pdf

• | Brilliant Labs | Virtual Machines | Brilliant Labs | PDF Document; https://www.brilliantlabs.ca/documents/cybersec/Creation-of-a-Virtual-Machine-in-Cyber-Security.pdf

• | Kiddle | Linux facts for kids | Website; https://kids.kiddle.co/Linux

• | Linux Mint | Official Download page and Installation Instructions | Website; https://www.linuxmint.com/

• | FEDORA | SOAS DESKTOP - Sugar on a stick Desktop (Open Source Software Platform) | Website; https://spins.fedoraproject.org/en/soas/

• | Canonical (Private company) | ubuntu - The Linux command line for beginners | Website; https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/command-line-for-beginners

• | KINSTA | The 40 Most-Used Linux Commands You Should Know | Website; https://kinsta.com/blog/linux-commands/

• | Hostigner Tutorials | 60 Essential Linux Commands + Free Cheat Sheet | Website; https://www.hostinger.com/tutorials/linux-commands

• | Linux Journey (multilingual) | Learn the ways of Linux-fu, for free | Website; https://linuxjourney.com/change_locale/en

• | Linux Survival | Website; https://linuxsurvival.com/

• | Bash Reference Manual | Website; https://www.gnu.org/software/bash/manual/bash.html

• | explainshell.com | Website; https://explainshell.com/

• | Oh My Zsh | Website; https://ohmyz.sh/

• | MicroPython | Website; https://micropython.org/

• | Microbit.org | Website; https://microbit.org/

• | Microbit.org | Let’s code with the micro:bit | Website; https://microbit.org/code/

• | MicroPython for Kids | CoderDojo | CoderDojo Twin Cities MicroPython | Website; https://www.coderdojotc.org/micropython/

Infographics on Cybersecurity;

• | Government of Canada | Get Cyber Safe | Malware infographic detected! | Infographic; https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/en/resources/malware-infographic-detected

• | Government of Canada | Get Cyber Safe | “OK, Smart Device: Let’s Be Friends” | Infographic; https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/en/resources/cyber-security-awareness-month-week-5-smart-device-week

• | CPA-Chartered Professional Accountants Canada; The Internet of Things (IoT) is a booming business | Infographic; https://www.cpacanada.ca/en/news/world/2019-02-13-internet-of-things-infographic

• | NCTA, The Internet and Television Association | The Growth Of The Internet Of Things | Infographic; https://www.ncta.com/whats-new/infographic-the-growth-of-the-internet-of-things

• | Fortra’s TerraNova Security (Private company) | What is Malware? | Infographic-PDF File; https://terranovasecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/What-Is-Malware-EN.pdf

• | Fortra’s TerraNova Security (Private company) | How to Protect Your Data from Malware Attacks? | Infographic-PDF File; https://terranovasecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/How-to-Protect-Your-Data-from-Malware-Attacks-EN.pdf

• | Fortra’s TerraNova Security (Private company) | What is Ransomware? | Infographic-PDF File; https://terranovasecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/What-is-ransomware-EN.pdf

• | Fortra’s TerraNova Security (Private company) | How to Protect Your Data from Ransomware Attacks | Infographic-PDF File; https://terranovasecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/How-to-Protect-Your-Data-from-Ransomware-Attacks-EN.pdf

• | Fortra’s TerraNova Security (Private company) | What is Phishing? | Infographic-PDF File; https://terranovasecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/What-is-Phishing-EN.pdf

• | Fortra’s TerraNova Security (Private company) | How to Protect Your Data from Email Phishing Attacks? | Infographic-PDF File; https://terranovasecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/How-to-Protect-Your-Data-from-Email-Phishing-Attacks-EN.pdf

• | Fortra’s TerraNova Security (Private company) | What is Social Engineering? | Infographic-PDF File; https://terranovasecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/What-Is-Social-Engineering-EN.pdf

• | Fortra’s TerraNova Security (Private company) | How to Protect Your Data from Social Engineering Attacks? | Infographic-PDF File; https://terranovasecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/How-to-Protect-Your-Data-from-Social-Engineering-Attacks-EN.pdf

MOOC about Cybersecurity;

• | Coursera (Private company) | List of MOOC in cybersecurity | Web Site; https://www.coursera.org/search?query=Cybersecurity&recoOrder=0&utm_medium=email&utm_source=recommendations&utm_campaign=recommendationsEmail~recs_email~2018-10-01

• | My Mooc (Private company) | List of MOOC in cybersecurity | Web Site; https://www.my-mooc.com/en/moocs?search%5Bquery%5D=cybersecurity&search%5Blocale%5D%5B0%5D=en

Other Important Links;

• | Online Teen Safety Guide (United States) | Web site; https://www.staysafe.org/teens/

• | STOP. THINK. CONNECT. (United States) | Web site; http://stopthinkconnect.org/

• | Get Safe Online (United Kingdom) | Web site; http://www.getsafeonline.org/

• | Personal Cyber Security ; Next Steps Guide (Australia) | Web site; https://www.cyber.gov.au/protect-yourself/resources-protect-yourself/personal-security-guides/personal-cyber-security-next-steps

• | Netsafe (New-Zealand) | Web site; https://netsafe.org.nz/

• | International Association of Internet Hotlines | Web site; https://www.inhope.org/EN

Last revised version, November 13, 2023