Why is Cybersecurity Important Graphic Why is cybersecurity important? Cybersecurity attacks are very common, and anyone using the internet is a potential target.
Online Training Courses Graphic Online training courses Online training for AU team members is available from SANS.org.
Recognizing Phishing Graphic Creating strong passwords Accounts that use weak password are a common target for cyber criminals
Creating Strong Passwords Graphic Recognizing phishing Cybersecurity attacks are very common, and anyone using the internet is a potential target.

Protect yourself, and your family

Cybersecurity awareness

Here you will find a number of useful resources for increasing your cybersecurity awareness. This will help you protect yourself, and your family, from cyber attacks.

Social insurance number collection

Due to changes from the Canada Revenue Agency, Athabasca University is now required to collect social insurance numbers for official income tax receipts. This is for any student who took a course in 2019. Learn more.

Information on protecting your social insurance number can be found on the Government of Canada website.

Join the discussion

A Yammer group has been created for AU Team Members to discuss cybersecurity related topics. Please join the discussion.
Yammer Cybersecurity Awareness Group

Updated August 01, 2024 by Digital & Web Operations, University Relations (web_services@athabascau.ca)