Promoting Cyber awareness in October – and all year long

The K-12 Cyber Awareness Month (CAM) campaign is an annual event occurring in October with the goal of promoting safer and more secure online and digital technology practices across publicly funded schools in Ontario. The campaign includes multiple tailored resources covering best practices in cyber safety, cyber security, and online privacy for K-12.

This year’s K-12 CAM campaign theme is “Together we rise: Cyberheroes unite for online safety!” It is designed to empower K-12 sector with a mission to foster a generation of cyberheroes who are equipped with the knowledge and skills to protect themselves and others in cyberspace. In today’s online world it is essential to learn online safety practices, such as creating strong passwords, identifying phishing attempts, and safeguarding personal information.

By instilling a sense of responsibility and unity, the campaign aims to create environments where young cyberheroes can confidently navigate the virtual landscape and stand up against cyber threats. Together, we rise to the challenge, creating a safer digital society, one cyberhero at a time.

-ECNO Cyber Awareness Month 2023

Visit the ECNO - Cyber Awareness interactive calendar for monthly themes and resources!

October is internationally recognized as Cyber Security Awareness Month. It will mark the launch of the OCSB Cyber Security and Awareness Campaign. Learning Technologies has curated resources from ECNO (Educational Computing Network of Ontario), Get Cyber Safe, Google: Be Internet Awesome, Media Smarts, and other sources to share with staff, students, and families as part of the campaign. The campaign will focus on four specific themes to promote awareness of cyber security, online safety, and online privacy.