Cyber Security

BEGINNER All Levels
GROUP 4-10 Participants
2 Days
What you will learn

By the end of course, participants will not only have a solid understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals but will but will also be quipped with actionable steps they can take to enhance their online safety. They will leave the course with a set of guiding principles that will serve them as they continue to navigate the digital world. These principles will cover topics such as safeguarding personal information, maintaining privacy, and recognizing potential dangers before they can cause harm.

This course will also aim to create a supportive learning environment where participants feel comfortable asking questions, sharing experiences, and learning from one another. 

  • Define cybercrime and the risks it poses
  • Identify their unique vulnerabilities and learn methods to mitigate them
  • Comprehend the importance of reporting cybercrime
  • Assess threats and vulnerabilities
  • Scams and spam identification
Course Description

Yukon Learn's Cyber Security Program empowers participants with practical knowledge and skills to protect themselves online. Open to all experience levels, this two‑day, small‑group workshop (4-10 people) covers:

  • Cybercrime foundations: types of threats, their impact, and how to report them

  • Personal vulnerability management: recognizing phishing, scams, and suspicious behaviour

  • Essential security tools: firewalls, antivirus, VPNs, and safe Wi‑Fi practices

  • Digital footprint and privacy: managing social media, mobile devices, and IoT security

  • Emerging threats: AI‑assisted attacks and protecting finances/government interactions

  • Legal & support resources: RCMP cybercrime reporting and basic legal implications

By the end, participants will be able to assess their risk exposure, take proactive steps to safeguard personal information, and confidently navigate digital environments.

  1. Foundations of Digital Defense
  2. Networks and Wi-fi Basics
  3. Security Basics
  4. Firewalls and Viruses
  5. VPNs
  6. Social Media and Digital Footprint
  7. Artificial Intelligence
  8. The Internet of Things
  9. Financial and Government Websites
  10. Legal Issues
  11. Reporting Cybercrime: Online & RCMP