We’re excited to launch a new virtual Cyber Safety workshop series designed to help you build your cyber safety knowledge, stay safe online, and respond confidently to threats when they arise.
Supported by RBC, the Ottawa Community Foundation, and Desjardins, this series covers key topics to help you feel more confident and independent while navigating the digital world.
These workshops will be held on Zoom. Workshop topics, descriptions, and schedule as follows:
- Cyber Safety: Understanding the Digital Landscape – Explore the digital landscape, learn to recognize common online risks, and gain practical strategies to protect personal information.
- February 3, 2026 at 1:30 pm EST – 10:30 am PST (English) – Virtual
- Supporting People After Cyber Incidents & Strengthening Communities – Learn how to support peers who have experienced scams or cyber incidents by offering reassurance, sharing trusted resources, and fostering community resilience.
- February 10, 2026 at 1:30 pm EST – 10:30 am PST (English) – Virtual
- Cyber Safety: Social Engineering Awareness (Supported by Desjardins) – Learn how scammers use impersonation, manipulation, and urgent requests to trick people online, with practical tips to recognize and respond safely.
- January 13, 2026 at 1:30 pm EST – 10:30 am PST (English) – Virtual
- January 27, 2026 at 1:30 pm EST – 10:30 am PST (English) – Virtual
- February 24, 2026 at 1:30 pm EST – 10:30 am PST (English) – Virtual
- Cyber Incident First Aid: What to Do if Something Goes Wrong – Learn how to recognize warning signs of a cyber incident and practice simple response strategies to feel prepared and confident if problems arise.
- January 20, 2026 at 1:30 pm EST – 10:30 am PST (English) – Virtual
- February 5, 2026 at 1:30 pm EST- – 10:30 am PST (English) – Virtual
- February 17, 2026 at 1:30 pm EST – 10:30 am PST (English) – Virtual
- Financial Scam Prevention & Identity Theft Protection – Build knowledge and confidence to protect yourself from common online scams and fraud.
- March 24th, 2026 at 1:30 pm EST – 10:30 am PST (English) – Virtual
- April 9th, 2026 at 1:30 pm EST – 10:30 am PST (English) – Virtual
- April 21st, 2026 at 1:30 pm EST – 10:30 am PST(English) – Virtual
- Digital Safety Tools: Building Your Personal Cyber Security Toolkit – Learn how to protect your devices and online accounts using simple, effective digital safety tools.
- March 12th, 2026 at 1:30 pm EST – 10:30 am PST (English) – Virtual
- April 7th, 2026 at 1:30 pm EST – 10:30 am PST (English) – Virtual
- April 28th, 2026 at 1:30 pm EST – 10:30 am PST (English) – Virtual
Click here to register for each session. (Remember the 1:30 pm EST time is actually 10:30 am PST time.)
Please reach out if you have any questions or need support with registering at Contact — Connected Canadians / Canadiens Branchés and stay tuned for more Cyber Safety workshops in 2026.
Best,
The Connected Canadians Team
This workshop series is supported in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.