Being a part of Generation Cyber Safe has nothing to do with the year you were born. It’s all about attitude: being committed to keeping yourself secure online and making the internet a safer place for everyone.
Follow these simple steps to earn your spot in the greatest generation since, well, the Greatest Generation:
The most secure generation
Lock down your data
- Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) on your accounts and devices
- Choose a password manager that meets your needs
- Make sure all your accounts have a strong and unique password
Let Baby Boomers lead the way
95% of Baby Boomers take precautions to protect their online and social media accounts, devices, or networksFootnote 1.
The most resourceful generation
Get your cyber security toolbox together:
- Enable automatic updates wherever possible
- Select, install and update your anti-virus software
- Use a virtual private network (VPN) to keep your online activities secure
Follow in Gen Z’s footsteps
97% of Gen Z know about MFAFootnote 1.
88% of them use it regularlyFootnote 1.
The most social generation
Protect yourself against scams and disinformation:
- Review the signs of a phishing message
- Update your social media privacy settings
- Learn how to spot artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content
Take it from Millennials
82% of Millennials feel confident they could identify a phishing message or malicious link Footnote 1.
The most proactive generation
Stay ahead of online threats:
- Schedule automatic backups on your devices
- Learn how to spot a fake online store
- Ask for cyber security training at your school or workplace
Gen X mark the spot
59% of Gen X business owners say their company regularly backs up its files Footnote 1.
The most helpful generation
Pass on good cyber safe habits:
- Share Get Cyber Safe
- Talk about cyber security with your friends and family
- Keep up with emerging technology trends
We’re all in this together
1 in 3 Canadians have family members who rely on them for help staying safe online Footnote 2.
