Resources
Cybersecurity, Professional Development, and Inclusion
Cybersecurity Resources
| Title | Link | Formatted URL | Description | Topic | Resource Type | Cost | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Get Cyber Safe | https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/en | Get Cyber Safe | Get Cyber Safe is a national public awareness campaign created to inform Canadians about cyber security and the simple steps they can take to protect themselves online. | Security Consulting and Education | Training | Free | 2025-04-09 |
| Cybersecurity Canada | https://cybersecurityontario.gov.on.ca/ | Cybersecurity Canada | A website that contains information regarding cybersecurity events, news, and training, focused on Ontario. | Security Consulting and Education | Training; Events; News | Free | 2025-04-09 |
| 2025 Cybersecurity Awareness Month Resource Kit | https://www.knowbe4.com/resources/kits/cybersecurity-awareness-month | 2025 Cybersecurity Awareness Month Resource Kit | A free kit that comes with ready-to-deploy, engaging content for your cybersecurity campaign | Security Consulting and Education | Resource Kit | Free | 2025-04-09 |
| VirusTotal | https://www.virustotal.com/gui/ | VirusTotal | A tool to analyse suspicious files, domains, IPs and URLs to detect malware and other breaches, automatically share them with the security community. | Secure Computing | Tool | Free | 2025-04-09 |
Professional Development Resources
| Title | Link | Name | Description | Topic | Cost | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LinkedIn Learning - Career Plan | LinkedIn Learning - Career Plan | eLearning platform. Provides a certificate that can be added to your LinkedIn profile. | All | $49.99/mo or CA$224.91/ yr | 2/15/2026 | |
| Microsoft Viva Learning | Microsoft Viva Learning | Gain access to a selection of 300+ courses from LinkedIn Learning and the full library of Microsoft Learn and Microsoft 365 trainings with Viva Learning. | All | $5.40/mo | 2/15/2026 | |
| Softchoice / ATC Portal | Softchoice / ATC Portal | Collection of learning experiences and tools about numerous IT topics, including simulated cybersecurity scenarios. | Cybersecurity; AI; Cloud, Networking, Data Center | Institution-Dependent | 2/15/2026 | |
| Continuing Education at McMaster | Continuing Education at McMaster | Wide range of courses to get the latest knowledge, trends and innovations to stay up to date in your profession. Gain certifications. | All | One-time Fee | 2/15/2026 | |
| Learning Catalogue - MacPherson Institute | Learning Catalogue - MacPherson Institute | A range of resources designed to introduce you to key ideas and skills in teaching and learning in the post-secondary context in Canada. | Teaching and Learning | Free | 2/15/2026 | |
| Sherman Centre for Digital Scholarship | Sherman Centre for Digital Scholarship | Workshop recordings and online modules about data analysis, digital scholarship, innovative software, and more. | Teaching and Learning | Free | 2/15/2026 | |
| coursera | coursera | Accredited courses and degrees from multiple universities and companies. | All | Free with Paid Options | 2/15/2026 | |
| udemy | udemy | eLearning platform with over 26,000 courses on a variety of topics. | All | Subscription or One-Time Fee | 2/15/2026 | |
| Accessible Digital Content Training | Accessible Digital Content Training | Text, image, and video-based training modules for creating accessible content within digital environments, such as O365 and web. | Digital Accessibility | Open-Source | 2/15/2026 | |
| Google NotebookLM | Google NotebookLM | AI-based training tool. Upload resources to explore topics and learn. | All | Free with paid plan options | 2/15/2026 |
More resources are on their way!