Make a cyber safe resolution

Saving money is great and all, but we think saving your devices is just a little bit better. Choose one (or more!) of these New Year’s resolutions to get more cyber safe in 2021.

Get secure

Start with these key steps.

• Update and strengthen your passwords
• Enable multi-factor authentication where available
• Turn on automatic updates

Make your smart home even smarter

Keep your smart devices safe from threats.

• Secure your Wi-Fi network
• Review smart device settings
• Cover up any unused cameras

Start shopping safely

Treat yourself to cyber-safe shopping habits.

• Don’t let websites save your credit card info
• Don’t use public    Wi-Fi when shopping
• Look for HTTPS and a green lock in the address bar

Scrub your social

Save your most personal info for people you’ve actually met.

• Be careful sharing personal info on public accounts
• Untag yourself from inappropriate photos
• Review your privacy settings

Make your business more secure

Protect what you’ve worked so hard to build.

• Create cyber safety policies
• Educate your employees
• Promote device security

Be a cyber safe ambassador

Help your friends and family stay cyber safe.

• Follow @GetCyberSafe on social
• Share Get Cyber Safe articles and blogs
• Check GetCyberSafe.ca for the latest information

No matter which resolution you make, we wish you a happy and cyber safe New Year!

For more tips visit: GetCyberSafe.ca

Communications Security Establishment | Centre de la sécurité des télécommunications

Government of Canada