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Cybersecurity Awareness for Employees Course 2026

This course is for employees in Canada who use email, phones or computers at work. It covers common threats, phishing and payment scams, passwords and multi-factor authentication, protecting information and devices, and what to do when something goes wrong. Each topic has a short lesson and an untimed quiz, followed by a timed 30-question final assessment; score 80% or more to earn a Certificate of Completion.

  • Curso
  • Canadá
  • 98 perguntas
  • Verificado em 13 de outubro de 2026
  • Verificado em 13 de outubro de 2026

Resposta rápida

Este curso gratuito tem cerca de 150 minutos de lições, 6 questionários temáticos sem limite de tempo (98 perguntas no total) e uma avaliação final cronometrada de 30 perguntas escolhidas ao acaso. Obtenha 80 % ou mais na avaliação final para descarregar um certificado de conclusão (privado, não acreditado). Verificado com fontes oficiais em 13 de outubro de 2026.

Comece pelas liçõesCybersecurity Awareness for Employees Course: Lessons: cerca de 150 minutos de leitura. Todas as perguntas do teste são abordadas nas lições.

O que vai aprender

  • Explain why every employee can be a target and name the most common cyber threats in Canada
  • Spot the warning signs of phishing in emails, texts, phone calls and QR codes
  • Verify payment, banking and gift card requests before acting
  • Create strong passphrases and use password managers and multi-factor authentication safely
  • Protect personal and workplace information on paper, devices, Wi-Fi and USB
  • Report incidents quickly and take the right first steps after clicking or sharing something

Obtenha 80% ou mais para descarregar o seu certificado.

O seu plano de estudo

Leia cada lição, faça o questionário temático (sem limite de tempo, com explicações) e depois a avaliação final cronometrada. De cada vez é escolhida uma nova mistura de perguntas. O seu progresso fica guardado neste navegador.

  1. Ler as lições6 lições, cerca de 150 min
  2. Questionário temático 1: Why cybersecurity matters at work15 perguntas
  3. Questionário temático 2: Spotting phishing: email, text, phone and QR codes19 perguntas
  4. Questionário temático 3: Payment fraud, fake invoices and CEO scams16 perguntas
  5. Questionário temático 4: Passwords, passphrases and multi-factor authentication16 perguntas
  6. Questionário temático 5: Protecting workplace information and devices16 perguntas
  7. Questionário temático 6: Reporting incidents and what to do if you clicked16 perguntas
  8. Exame final30 perguntas, 35 min · Obter 80% ou mais

Questionário temático 1: Why cybersecurity matters at work

  1. Pergunta 1 de 15

    What is social engineering?
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    Resposta: D. Tricking people into giving away information or access

    Social engineering uses deception and impersonation to get people to share information, grant access or take harmful actions.

  2. Pergunta 2 de 15

    Which of these is a type of malware?
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    Resposta: A. A Trojan horse

    Malware is malicious software. Viruses, worms, Trojan horses, spyware and adware are all types of malware.

  3. Pergunta 3 de 15

    What does ransomware do?
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    Resposta: A. Locks systems or data until a payment is made

    Ransomware is malware that denies a victim access to a system or data until they pay money.

  4. Pergunta 4 de 15

    According to the Cyber Centre's National Cyber Threat Assessment 2025-2026, what is almost certainly the most common form of cybercrime affecting Canadians?
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    Resposta: D. Fraud and scams

    The assessment says fraud and scams are almost certainly the most common form of cybercrime affecting Canadians, and phishing is among the most reported types.

  5. Pergunta 5 de 15

    The same threat assessment names one threat as almost certainly the most impactful (most damaging) for Canadian organizations. Which one?
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    Resposta: A. Ransomware

    Fraud is more common, but the assessment says ransomware will almost certainly continue to be the most impactful cyber threat facing Canadian organizations.

  6. Pergunta 6 de 15

    Why do scammers so often say a request is urgent?
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    Resposta: D. So you act before you check if it is real

    Pressure and deadlines are a classic warning sign. Scammers want you to act quickly so you do not have time to verify the request.

  7. Pergunta 7 de 15

    What is "pretexting"?
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    Resposta: B. Using a made-up story or role to gain trust

    Pretexting is a social engineering trick that uses a made-up scenario to build trust and get information or access.

  8. Pergunta 8 de 15

    What is "baiting"?
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    Resposta: D. Luring someone with a prize or reward

    Baiting uses something tempting, like a prize or reward, to get the target to click a link or take another harmful action.

  9. Pergunta 9 de 15

    What are three common goals of malicious email, according to the Cyber Centre?
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    Resposta: D. Stealing sign-in details, spreading malware and stealing or damaging data

    Threat actors use malicious email to steal credentials, spread malware such as ransomware or spyware, and steal or corrupt information.

  10. Pergunta 10 de 15

    What is a deepfake?
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    Resposta: A. AI-made fake audio, video or images of a real person

    Deepfakes are AI-made audio, video or images. Scammers use them, along with voice cloning, to impersonate people the victim trusts.

  11. Pergunta 11 de 15

    The Cyber Centre says "no one is immune" to malicious email. Which group does it list as commonly targeted?
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    Resposta: C. Helpdesk staff and staff who deal with the public

    The Cyber Centre lists senior executives and their assistants, helpdesk staff, system administrators, people with access to sensitive information and staff who deal with the public.

  12. Pergunta 12 de 15

    A coworker says, "Scammers only go after big banks. Our small clinic has nothing they want." What is the best reply?
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    Resposta: D. Scammers target all kinds of workplaces, so stay alert

    Anyone with access to email, accounts or information can be a target. Fraud and scams are the most common form of cybercrime affecting Canadians, and the Cyber Centre says no one is immune.

  13. Pergunta 13 de 15

    Why can one infected computer become a problem for the whole organization?
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    Resposta: A. Malware can spread to other systems on the network

    Once one device is infected, malware such as ransomware can spread to other connected systems on the network.

  14. Pergunta 14 de 15

    What does "cybercrime-as-a-service" mean?
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    Resposta: D. Criminals selling attack tools and stolen data to others

    Specialized criminals sell stolen data and ready-made tools, which makes it easier for less skilled criminals to attack.

  15. Pergunta 15 de 15

    Besides locking files, what do many ransomware groups now also do to pressure victims?
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    Resposta: B. Steal data and threaten to leak it

    The Cyber Centre says attackers now often steal data and threaten to publish it as their main form of extortion.

O que saber antes do exame

  • Fraud and scams are almost certainly the most common form of cybercrime affecting Canadians, and phishing is one of the most reported types of fraud.
  • Ransomware will almost certainly remain the most impactful cyber threat facing Canadian organizations.
  • The Cyber Centre recommends passphrases of at least 4 words and 15 characters, or passwords of at least 12 characters.
  • You can forward spam and scam texts to 7726 (SPAM on most keypads) so your cellular provider can investigate and block them.
  • Fraud can be reported to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre online or toll-free at 1-888-495-8501, even if you were not a victim.
  • Under PIPEDA, a breach that creates a real risk of significant harm must be reported to the Privacy Commissioner and the people affected must be notified; records of all breaches must be kept for two years.

Perguntas frequentes

Is this an official cybersecurity certification?

No. When you pass the final assessment you get a PassEveryTest Certificate of Completion, which shows you finished this general awareness course. It is not an accredited cybersecurity certification and does not replace the security training your employer requires.

How does the final assessment work?

It has 30 questions drawn at random from the course question bank, with a 35-minute time limit. You need 80% to pass, and each attempt gives you a new mix of questions.

What should I do if I clicked a suspicious link at work?

Stop using the device and tell your IT or security team right away. If you typed in your password, change it and reset multi-factor authentication as they direct.

Where do I report a scam text message?

Forward it to 7726 (SPAM) so your phone provider can investigate. You can also report scams to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre online or at 1-888-495-8501.

Do I need technical knowledge to take this course?

No. It is written for everyday employees who use email, phones and computers at work.

O certificado é acreditado ou reconhecido oficialmente?

Não. É um certificado de conclusão privado, apenas para o seu conhecimento. Não é reconhecido, acreditado nem aprovado por nenhum governo, entidade licenciadora, regulador ou instituição de ensino e não substitui qualquer licença, certificação ou formação exigida por lei.

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