Computer Safety Essentials Training

This credential signifies the successful completion of cybersecurity and computer safety hygiene training through the Computer Safety Essentials Training provided by North Line Canada Ltd. The earner has demonstrated a practical understanding of the modern cyber threat landscape and possesses the foundational skills necessary to protect themselves while accessing corporate networks, devices, and sensitive data. The curriculum is directly aligned with published guidance of the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS).

Issuer	North Line Canada Ltd.
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Demonstrated Competencies\nBy completing the training and assessment, the earner has demonstrated the ability to:\n- Identify Social Engineering: Recognize the mechanics and red flags of targeted phishing, smishing, vishing, and business communication compromise.\n- Verify Communications: Apply critical thinking to inspect lookalike domains, spoofed sender details, and unexpected attachments or links before interacting.\n- Secure Credentials: Understand the necessity of transitioning from traditional passwords to long passphrases, utilizing password managers, and strictly adhering to Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) protocols.\n- Practice Safe Computing: Differentiate between corporate, guest, and public Wi-Fi risks, and apply physical device security measures (e.g., avoiding public USB charging stations).\n- Execute Incident Response: Follow the correct emergency protocol if a device is compromised (disconnecting from the network immediately, preserving the computer state, and reporting to IT).\n\n# Referenced Material\nThis curriculum was developed through reference to the following published by the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security.\n\n## ITSAP (Information Technology Security Advice)\n- ITSAP.00.001: Using your mobile device securely\n- ITSAP.00.005: Common employee IT security challenges\n- ITSAP.00.007: Cyber security at home and in the office\n- ITSAP.00.015: Have you been hacked?\n- ITSAP.00.057: Protect your organization from malware\n- ITSAP.00.071: How to shop online safely\n- ITSAP.00.087: Mobile devices and business travellers\n- ITSAP.00.101: Don't take the bait: Recognize and avoid phishing attacks\n- ITSAP.00.102: What is voice phishing (vishing)?\n- ITSAP.00.103: Smishing: Protect yourself from SMS attacks\n- ITSAP.00.166: Social engineering\n- ITSAP.00.188: Device security for travel and telework abroad\n- ITSAP.10.102: Cyber security hygiene best practices for your organization\n- ITSAP.30.025: Password managers: Security tips\n- ITSAP.30.030: Secure your accounts and devices with multi-factor authentication\n- ITSAP.30.032: Best practices for passphrases and passwords\n- ITSAP.30.033: Cyber security considerations for passkeys\n- ITSAP.30.036: Rethink your password habits to protect your accounts from hackers\n- ITSAP.40.017: Web browser security: An overview\n- ITSAP.60.002: Cyber security best practices for managing email\n- ITSAP.70.015: Security tips for peripheral devices\n- ITSAP.80.023: Guest Wi-Fi\n\n## ITSM (Information Technology Security Management)\n- ITSM.00.099: Ransomware playbook\n- ITSM.60.002: Email security best practices\n\n## ITSP (Information Technology Security Practice)\n- ITSP.80.002: Wi-Fi security\n\n## ITSP (Information Technology Security Practice)\n- ITSP.80.002: Wi-Fi security","id":"https://factory.cancred.ca/v1/badge/_/TK2WKRaXGZHaPW/criteria.html?v=2.0&c_id=20c76999ad90216e593b619b27eb7b9b641995174dcb5fd2efb4b7a329bfa43a"},"image":{"type":"Image","id":"https://factory.cancred.ca/obv3/images/badge/20c76999ad90216e593b619b27eb7b9b641995174dcb5fd2efb4b7a329bfa43a"},"name":"Computer Safety Essentials Training"},"identifier":[{"type":"IdentityObject","identityHash":"sha256$57238c091ed4178591348bf2b628b5bd3589831b8aaf2ddc63554bdc4b3e2a9c","salt":"RTmhbU0nwM","identityType":"emailAddress","hashed":true}],"type":["AchievementSubject"]},"issuer":{"type":["Profile"],"url":"https://northlinecanada.com/","description":"North Line is an international innovator, manufacturer, and distributor of intelligent traffic, asset, and data management solutions.\r\n\r\nWith more than 40 years of experience, and a continuous investment in research and development, North Line is in-demand with customers and collaborators in the public and private sectors.\r\n\r\nWe find and offer the safe, effective solutions you need for traffic studies, distance measurement, cyclist and pedestrian detection, asset mapping, parking management, and more.\r\n\r\nNorth Line is, and always has been, family-owned and operated. 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