Interested in the online world?

You have a bright future ahead. Just make sure you understand the boundaries of the cyberspace.

Do you know the law online?

Check out this example:

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  • DDoS Attack: Crashing someone’s game or service? Illegal and punishable.

  • Account Takeover: Logging into a friend’s account without permission = criminal offense

DDoS Attack

“Sam is playing an online game and wants to beat her opponent. Sam sends a DDoS attack to crash their opponent’s network connection, so she wins and gets a better rank.”

Sam is not just playing a game. She has broken the law. (Section 430(1.1) of the Criminal Code ).

Section 430(1.1) of the Criminal Code
Abuse Act

“Eric logs in to a friend’s social media account without permission and posts something as a prank”

Eric is not just playing a prank, but has broken the law (342.1 of the Criminal Code).

342.1 of the Criminal Code
Did you know?

Did you know that everything leaves a digital footprint in the online world? Would you like to know more about what is legal and illegal online?

If you are in doubt, ask your parent(s)/guardian) or a trusted adult for help. You can also visit Cybercrime | Royal Canadian Mounted Police for more information.

Digital footprint

Are you interested in building your digital skills safely, responsibly and legally?

Want to try something new, or find out how your digital interests could turn into a real job? Check out the initiatives below for Western Canada (BC, Alberta, etc.)

Atlantic / Eastern Canada

Bachelor of Applied Information Technology: Systems and Network Cybersecurity
College of the North Atlantic (NL) 

Cyber Security & System Management (2-year Advanced Diploma)
Atlantic Business College (NB)

Central Canada (Ontario & Quebec)

Cyber Hub
University of Ottawa

Certificate in Applied Cybersecurity
McGill University (Continuing Studies)

Cyber Security Analysis, Graduate Certificate
Algonquin College

Cybersecurity, Graduate Certificate (1-year)
Centennial College

Cyber Security Program (Postgraduate Certificate, T433)
George Brown College

Cybersecurity & Threat Management (8-month)
Seneca Polytechnic

Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate
Cambrian College

Cybersecurity Proficiency Certificate (non-technical)
Concordia University Continuing Education

Cyber Security (Ontario College Graduate Certificate, online/part-time)
Lambton College

Full-time Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
St. Lawrence College (Kingston)

Cybersecurity Program (8-month, full-time)
Durham College

Cybersecurity Specialist (ACS) Program
CDI College, Quebec

Career opportunities

RCMP Careers

https://rcmp.ca/en/careers-rcmp

Government of Canada Jobs

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government.html

Canadian Centre for Cyber Security’s Career Guide

https://www.cyber.gc.ca/en/guidance/cyber-security-career-guide#pathways

Public Safety Canada’s Cyber Careers

https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/ntnl-scrt/cbr-scrt/cbr-crr-wrnss/index-en.aspx

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Keeping cyberspace safe!

This campaign is led by the International Cyber Offender Prevention Network (InterCOP). InterCOP is an international network of law enforcement agencies that focus on the prevention of cybercrime. This campaign and InterCOP are co-funded by the European Union.