Are you cyber savvy at work?
We all have a role to play in being cyber safe at work.
As cyber threats increase and criminals become more sophisticated in their approach to cyber attacks and breaches, it’s more important than ever for businesses and organizations to take proactive measures to help protect themselves.
It’s equally important that we all take simple steps to be more cyber aware at work, as cyber criminals often target employees as a way to gain access to their workplace systems or networks.
But are Canadian employees staying cyber safe at work?
72% of respondents reported at least one behaviour that could potentially compromise their employer’s cyber security or data.
30% of surveyed employees don’t believe cyber criminals would target them at work and 28% of respondents say their employer is solely responsible for protecting their workplace from cyber threats.
Only 34% of respondents report that their employers provide mandatory cyber security awareness training.
Visit cybersavvycanada.ca during Cyber Security Awareness Month (October 1 – 31) to test your knowledge by taking the Cyber Savvy Challenge.
You can also learn more about cyber risks and the steps you can take to reduce that risk at getcybersafe.ca or from the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security.
Did you know? In 2021, the average total cost of a data breach to Canadian organizations was an estimated $7.3 million.
(Source: IBM, Cost of a Data Breach Report 2022)
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About
The Cyber Savvy Challenge website was created by the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) to help increase Canadians’ cyber awareness and educate on the simple steps we can all take to reduce our cyber risk at work.
IBC is the national industry association representing Canada’s private home, auto and business insurers. Our member companies make up the majority of the property and casualty (P&C) insurance market in Canada. For more than 50 years, IBC has worked with governments across the country to help make affordable home, auto and business insurance available for all Canadians and to educate consumers on how best to protect their homes, cars, businesses and properties.
Are you a business owner? IBC is here to help.
Business owners with questions about how to protect their business from cyber risks, including cyber insurance, can visit ibc.ca or call IBC’s Business Helpline at 1-844-2ask-IBC.
Additional in-depth information to help protect your business from cyber threats is available through the government and third-party resources below:
Learn more about COVID-19 Cyber Security for Small and Medium Organizations:
Canadian Centre for Cyber Security
Create a personalized plan to secure your data:
Security Planner
Get information on past and current scams affecting Canadians:
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
Expert advice, guidance, services and support on cyber security for Canadians:
Canadian Centre for Cyber Security
Consider Canada’s cybersecurity certification program for your small or medium-sized organization:
CyberSecure Certification
Take Get Cyber Safe’s simple steps to help protect yourself online:
Get Cyber Safe
A virtual self-assessment tool that provides an overview of your organization’s operational resilience and cyber security posture:
Canadian Cyber Security Tool
