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Helping Canadians #GetCyberSafe is important to us at [organization name], which is why we are committed to being cyber safe champions!
#CyberMonth2025 highlights the importance of forming strong online habits today for a more secure future. Follow along with us to learn more.

At [organization name], we believe that cyber safety is a shared responsibility.
That's why we're proud to support #CyberMonth2025 and help Canadians build safer digital habits for the future.
Let's work together to #GetCyberSafe – today and every day.

Week 1 – Preparing your future self today

Want to know how securing your accounts can prepare you for the future?
Follow along with us this #CyberMonth2025 to learn how password managers, strong passphrases, and enabling multi-factor authentication can help you #GetCyberSafe today and tomorrow: [link]

Your future self will thank you for acting now. Using a password manager, creating strong passphrases, and enabling multi-factor authentication are simple steps that make a big impact.
Join [organization name] this #CyberMonth2025 to learn how to #GetCyberSafe.

Choose from any of the below links or add your own!

Week 2 – Bringing your devices up to speed

Your devices are used for everything you do online. Securing them today means you can be ready for whatever the future throws at you!
Check out the resources you need to #GetCyberSafe and follow along with us this #CyberMonth2025: [link]

Your devices are your digital lifeline – make sure they're protected. At [organization name], we're encouraging everyone to update, back up, and secure their devices this #CyberMonth2025. Let's #GetCyberSafe together.

Free Wi-Fi isn't always free of risk. We remind everyone to think twice before connecting to public networks. Use a VPN, avoid sensitive transactions, and #GetCyberSafe this #CyberMonth2025.

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Week 3 – Cyber threats are evolving – are you?

As cyber threats like phishing evolve, it's important to keep your knowledge up to date.
Be ready to handle any complex threats the future holds this #CyberMonth2025 by learning how to spot the signs! Follow along to #GetCyberSafe: [link]

Choose from any of the below links or add your own!

Week 4 - Starting new habits

A secure future starts when you form strong cyber safe habits!
Start today by learning to spot suspicious messages and files that could lead to malware or ransomware. Follow along with us to #GetCyberSafe this #CyberMonth2025: [link]

Cyber safety starts with small, smart habits. At [organization name], we're encouraging Canadians to think before they click and stay alert for suspicious messages and files.
Let's build a safer digital future together this #CyberMonth2025. #GetCyberSafe

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Week 5 - Staying updated to stay safe

Online threats are always evolving, which means it's important that your systems and software are too.
Staying updated can help your devices be ready for anything in the future! Follow along during the last week of #CyberMonth2025 for resources to help you #GetCyberSafe: [link]

Outdated software is an open door for cyber threats. That's why [organization name] is reminding everyone to keep their systems and apps up to date this #CyberMonth2025.
Let's future proof our devices and #GetCyberSafe together.

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Wrap-up posts

As #CyberMonth2025 ends, [organization name] is proud to have shared tools, tips, and resources to help Canadians build safer digital habits. Cyber safety doesn't end here – let's keep the momentum going all year long. #GetCyberSafe

Cyber Month may be wrapping up, but your cyber habits are just getting started.
At [organization name], we're committed to helping you stay safe online – today, tomorrow, and into the future.
Thanks for joining us this #CyberMonth2025. Let's continue to #GetCyberSafe together!

Thank you for following along with [organization name] during #CyberMonth2025! We've covered everything from securing your accounts to spotting online threats – but there's always more to learn.
Visit @GetCyberSafe for year-round resources and keep building your confidence online. #GetCyberSafe

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Kick off message

Subject line: This Cyber Month, we're helping you get cyber safe for the future!

[Greeting],

October marks the start of Cyber Security Awareness Month (Cyber Month) in Canada and we at [Company name] are proud to be Get Cyber Safe champions. This month is an important opportunity for us all to reflect on how we can protect ourselves, our teams, and our communities online.

This year's campaign theme is Get cyber safe – For future you. It's a reminder that the choices we make now – from using strong passphrases to keeping our devices updated – don't just protect us in the moment, they make life easier for our future selves, helping us stay secure as the digital world and online threats become more sophisticated.

Throughout the month, [Company name] will be engaging with Get Cyber Safe's online campaign and sharing their expertise on cyber safety. We would love for you to get involved to help all Canadians build strong cyber safe habits. Here's what you can do to participate:

  • Share Cyber Month posts on your personal social media channels
  • Follow cyber security best practices at work and at home
  • Talk about cyber security with colleagues, friends and family – here are resources to help you

We appreciate your help in helping Canadians get safer online! If you have any questions, please reach out to [contact] for more information.

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Week 1 message

Subject line: Cyber Month Week 1: Prepare your future self today

[Greeting],

Welcome to Week one of Cyber Month at [Company name]! As Get Cyber Safe champions, we understand how important it is to start with a strong foundation when it comes to cyber security. That's why we're kicking this week off by talking about securing your accounts.

Under this year's theme, Get cyber safe - For future you, we're encouraging Canadians to think about their online security beyond today. Because the small steps you take to protect your accounts now can save your future self time, stress, and even money.

Our focus highlights how strong and secure credentials can make life easier down the road. Whether it's logging in faster to grab concert tickets or avoiding the fallout of a hacked account, we'll explore how you can keep yourself secure in a way future you would be grateful for. We encourage you to learn more about:

To learn more about Cyber Month, visit the Get Cyber Safe website [and/or link to tools on your own website/intranet site].

We encourage everyone at [Company name] to get involved this Cyber Month. You can be a champion too by:

  • Following Get Cyber Safe on socials and promoting Cyber Month on your own personal social media channels
  • Following cyber security best practices at work and at home
  • Talking about cyber security with colleagues, friends and family – here are resources to help you

If you have any questions, please reach out to [contact] for more information.

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Week 2 message

Subject line: Cyber Month Week 2: Bring your devices up to speed

[Greeting],

Week two of Cyber Month is all about the technology that we rely on every day. Specifically, how securing our devices now can make life easier in the future.

This week highlights the importance of protecting all our devices – from phones, tablets and laptops to smart TVs and speakers. We'll explore all the ways securing our devices can ensure everyone is ready to tackle any of life's challenges from surprise visits from family to never losing an important presentation for work. We encourage you to learn more about the simple steps you can take to make the future more secure, including:

To learn more about resources to help protect yourself online, visit GetCyberSafe.ca/CyberMonth [and/or link to tools on your own website/intranet site].

You can help us participate as Cyber Month champions by engaging with Get Cyber Safe's online campaign and sharing their expertise on cyber safety. You can get involved by:

  • Promoting online security on your own personal social media channels
  • Following cyber security best practices at work and at home
  • Talking about cyber security with colleagues,friends and family – here are resources to help you

We appreciate your help in keeping Canadians safe online! Please reach out to [contact] for more information.

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Week 3 message

Subject line: Cyber Month Week 3: Cyber threats are evolving – Are you?

[Greeting],

As online threats become more sophisticated, it's important that our knowledge does too. That's why week 3 of Cyber Month is all about staying ahead of evolving threats that can impact us today and in the future.

This week is all about getting familiar with the signs of phishing and AI-powered scams. Specifically, how to identify the signs of a phishing message, how to report them, and how cyber criminals are using AI to make their schemes more believable. We'll discuss how to stay ahead of cyber threats, so you're prepared when you receive suspicious messages that incite a sense of urgency. You can get involved by learning more about:

To learn more about resources to help protect yourself online, visit the Get Cyber Safe website [and/or link to tools on your own website/intranet site].

It's not too late to participate in Cyber Month and help us as Get Cyber Safe champions. You can get involved in a few simple steps by:

  • Promoting Cyber Month on your own personal social media channels
  • Following cyber security best practices at work and at home
  • Talking about cyber security with colleagues, friends and family – here are resources to help you

Please reach out to [contact] for more information.

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Week 4 message

Subject line: Cyber Month Week 4: Starting new habits

[Greeting],

We're heading into week 4 of Cyber Month, and this week is all about building cyber safe habits today – like knowing how to spot the signs when it comes to suspicious files, downloads, and messages – that can help us stay safe in the future.

As Get Cyber Safe champions, we want to remind everyone that cyber security doesn't have to be complicated. It's often the small actions you take like thinking twice before clicking a link or downloading a file that can help keep you safe in the long run. And the earlier those habits are formed, the more likely they are to become second nature! This week's focus includes:

Join us in being a champion this Cyber Month by sharing important information about cyber security! It's not too late to:

  • Promote Cyber Month on your own personal social media channels
  • Follow cyber security best practices at work and at home
  • Talk about cyber security with colleagues,friends and family – here are resources to help you

You can learn more about Cyber Month on the Get Cyber Safe website [and/or link to tools on your own website/intranet site].

We appreciate your help in keeping Canadians safe online! Please reach out to [contact] for more information.

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Week 5 message

Subject line: Cyber Month Week 5: Staying updated to stay safe

[Greeting],

It's the final week of Cyber Month, and we're wrapping up with a powerful reminder: update your devices! Online threats are always evolving, which means it's important that your systems and software do too.

This year's theme, Get cyber safe - For future you, has been about building strong and simple habits that can support our digital well-being today and tomorrow. That's why we're focusing on one of the easiest, most effective measures you can take to be ready for anything in the future – updates. Enabling automatic updates can be done in minutes and it's something your future self will thank you for. This week, we're highlighting:

Join us in being Cyber Month champions by sharing important information about cyber security! You can get involved by helping us:

  • Promote Cyber Month on your own personal social media channels
  • Follow cyber security best practices at work and at home
  • Talk about cyber security with colleagues, friends and family – here are resources to help you

You can learn more about Cyber Month on the Get Cyber Safe website [and/or link to tools on your own website/intranet site].

We appreciate your help in keeping Canadians safe online! Please reach out to [contact] for more information.

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Conclusion message

Subject line: Thanks for helping us secure the future!

[Greeting],

As Cyber Month comes to a close, we want to thank you for being part of this year's campaign, Get cyber safe - For future you.

This year, we focused on the small actions we can take today to protect ourselves — and each other — in the future. Whether it was strengthening account security, backing up devices, spotting phishing attempts or keeping software up to date, every tip, reminder, and conversation you helped share made a difference.

[Optional: insert memorable moment or a summary from your company's Cyber Month efforts]

Cyber security isn't just a once-a-year event — it's an ongoing commitment. And as our digital presence continues to grow, the everyday habits we built during Cyber Month will keep protecting our information, our networks, and our peace of mind long after October ends.

We encourage you to keep the momentum going by:

  • Practicing good cyber habits at work and at home
  • Sharing your cyber know-how with friends, family, and colleagues
  • Visiting GetCyberSafe.ca or following @GetCyberSafe across all platforms on social media for year-round resources and tips

Thank you again for making this Cyber Month a success. Let's continue to motivate and inspire others to prioritize their online security so we can raise the bar for cyber security in Canada and create a safer future for all.

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Kick-off

This October, we at [organization name] have committed to being a @GetCyberSafe champion!

Protecting Canadians' cyber security is important to us which is why we're taking part in #CyberMonth2025. Follow us to find out how we #GetCyberSafe #Cyber #CyberSecurity

End of month

Thanks for following along with us this #CyberMonth2025!

Making #CyberSecurity easy and accessible is important to us at [organization name], which is why we chose to be a @GetCyberSafe champion. We hope you learned a lot with us and continue to #GetCyberSafe all year long!

Messages to use throughout the month

Cyber security doesn't have to be complicated. You can #GetCyberSafe by taking small steps like learning how to make stronger passwords: [link]

Follow us this #CyberMonth2025 to see how we're enhancing Canadians' #CyberSecurity as a @GetCyberSafe champion.

Choose from any of the below links or add your own!

This #CyberMonth2025, we're helping Canadians #GetCyberSafe by highlighting the ways they can spot and avoid online threats, like phishing scams.

#DYK phishing is one of the most common types of cyber threats? Visit @GetCyberSafe to learn more: [link]

Choose from any of the below links or add your own!

As champions of @GetCyberSafe, we're dedicated to keeping Canadians informed and their devices secure this #CyberMonth2025!

Out-of-date devices are more exposed to cyber threats. Update yours regularly or set updates to automatic to #GetCyberSafe: [link]

Choose from any of the below links or add your own!

Businesses need to prioritize #CyberSecurity as much as individuals do. Discover simple steps your #SMB can take to enhance its #CyberSecurity: [link]

We're proud to be a @GetCyberSafe champion Follow along this #CyberMonth2025 for more tips!

Choose from any of the below links or add your own!

Want to learn more about cyber security but aren't sure where to start?

We at [organization name] have committed to being a @GetCyberSafe champion this #CyberMonth2025 to help Canadians learn simple tips to #GetCyberSafe. Follow along to see how!

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All-staff email for Cyber Month kick-off

Subject line: It's Cyber Security Awareness Month!

[Greeting],

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month (Cyber Month) in Canada and we at [Company name] are proud to be a Get Cyber Safe champion working to help Canadians stay safe online. Cyber Month is an important time to reflect, as individuals and as an organization, on how we can protect ourselves and our loved ones online. You can learn more about Cyber Month on the Get Cyber Safe website [and/or link to tools on your own website/intranet site].

What does it mean to be a Cyber Month champion? It means that [Company name] will be engaging with Get Cyber Safe's online campaign and sharing expertise on cyber safety – we would love for you to get involved. As many of you know, cyber security is a shared responsibility. Here's what you can do to help:

  • Promote Cyber Month on your own personal social media channels
  • Follow cyber security best practices at work and at home
  • Talk about cyber security with friends and family – here are resources to help you (simply select the topics that mean most to you)

Thanks in advance for your help in keeping Canadians safe online. We wish you a very safe and happy Cyber Month! If you have any questions, please reach out to [contact] for more information.

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All-staff email for end of Cyber Month

Subject line: Thank you for participating in Cyber Security Awareness Month!

[Greeting],

As Cyber Security Awareness Month (Cyber Month) comes to an end, we would like to thank you, our staff, for participating in this important campaign and helping [Company name] promote the importance of cyber security for all Canadians.

Although Cyber Month 2025 has ended, our journey to becoming more cyber secure is just beginning. Get Cyber Safe has numerous resources we can use all year round to protect ourselves and [Company name] from cyber threats. We encourage you to follow the campaign on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn for the latest cyber security advice.

Once again, thank you for making this Cyber Month a success. It's dedication like yours that makes a difference in our cyber safe digital world.

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Inspirational message from leaders

Can be used as an all-staff email or a post to an intranet site

Subject line: You can make a difference this Cyber Month

[Greeting],

As you may already know, October is Cyber Security Awareness Month (Cyber Month) in Canada. As a Cyber Month Champion, [Company name] is proud to participate in this important campaign and use our platforms to help increase Canadians' awareness of cyber security.

In our increasingly connected world, cyber threats can pose significant risks to individuals, organizations and communities. But through our collective efforts, we can educate, empower and protect ourselves and those around us. By taking steps, like sharing Get Cyber Safe's posts on social media, talking to coworkers, friends and family about cyber security and practicing good cyber security habits ourselves, everyone at [Company name] can make a difference.

Every interaction, no matter how small, can create a ripple effect of positive change. As Cyber Month champions, we can help Canadians protect their data and devices and navigate the online world with confidence.

Together, we can raise the bar for cyber security in Canada and create a safer future for generations to come.

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Message on importance of cyber security

Can be used as an all-staff email or a post to an intranet site

Subject line: Cyber security affects everyone

[Greeting],

This Cyber Security Awareness Month (Cyber Month), we want to take a moment to remind you of the importance of cyber security and the impact we can make as a Get Cyber Safe champion.

As our world moves more and more online, the impact cyber threats can have on our lives increases. From phishing attacks that steal sensitive information to malware that damages our devices, there are few aspects of our personal and professional lives that can't be affected by a cyber threat. But by embracing cyber security and teaching our coworkers, family and friends to do the same, we can protect ourselves from these threats and create a safer online environment for all Canadians.

Everyone at [Company name] has a role to play in building a cyber safe community. Sharing Get Cyber Safe's posts on social media, talking to others about the importance of cyber security and following cyber safe practices yourself are a few ways you can make a difference this Cyber Month.

By working together, we can help create a safer digital landscape for all Canadians.

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Message on how to participate in Cyber Month

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Subject line: How you can participate in Cyber Month 2025

[Greeting]

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month (Cyber Month) in Canada and we at [Company name] are proud to be a Get Cyber Safe champion working to help Canadians stay safe online. As champions, we'll be sharing and posting cyber safety advice from the Get Cyber Safe team, led by the Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSE), through our social media accounts (and in all-staff emails and intranet posts).

Cyber security is a team effort, which is why we're asking our teams to help us participate by engaging with our content this October. Here are some things that you can do to support our Cyber Month initiatives to help keep Canadians safe online:

  • Promote Cyber Month on your own personal social media channels using the hashtags #GetCyberSafe, #CyberMonth2025, #Cyber and #CyberSecurity
  • Like, follow, share and comment on our social media posts throughout the month at [company social media]
  • Follow cyber security best practices at work and at home
  • Talk about cyber security with friends and family

You can learn more about Cyber Month on the Get Cyber Safe website [and/or link to tools on your own website/intranet site].

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