CyberSecurity Career Guide for Students

Google Authenticator is a free app that can be used to help you setup multi-factor authentication for all your email and social media accounts. This provides a second layer of security as you confirm who you are before gaining access to your accounts.

Several sites and services offer free blocking services.  Including email programs which allows the user to block senders or  mark  emails as Spam or Junk  so the emails don't land in your Inbox.  For an example, see

how to block an email address using Gmail.

Password managers like LastPass, 1Password, KeyPass (free) all help you organize your passwords and stores them securely in one location. You literally have to remember one password to access all your accounts securely.  

For additional information on password management, visit here or The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security. 

Cyber criminals use several methods that include Phishing (email), Smishing (text) and Vishing (phone) to trick users into handing over personal and corporate information. Instead of answering questions via these methods reach out to the business directly from a known phone number or person your trust. Remember, emails, and phone numbers are easily spoofed.

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Have you opened a new location, redesigned your shop, or added a new product or service? Don't keep it to yourself, let folks know.

All too often people reuse and share their passwords because it's easy to remember and have someone as backup in case you forget. However, that is not recommended as passwords and accounts are often compromised online without your knowledge. Sign up or visit HaveIBeenPwned to check if your email has been compromised. If so, reset your password immediately and use a strong complex password.

A current trend by cyber criminals is to hack a persons video camera to spy on them or take pictures which they may use to harass and victimize later for financial profit. 

If you've met someone online and would like to connect in person,  bring along a trusted friend and meet in a public place. In these circumstances, it's best to tell a second person who you are meeting and where.

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The Women CyberSecurity Society offers annual membership scholarships throughout the year. The may include mentoring as well as an All-Inclusive PRO Membership.  These scholarship offerings are posted online through social media and in our nonprofit newsletter. 

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The International Women in Cyber Day Scholarships are offered in September, during the IWCD Symposium.  On September 15, 2021, twenty scholarships were awarded to women and underrepresented individuals to obtain Security+ training and certifications totaling in excess of $40,000.

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Scholarship scams take advantage of students looking to help fund their education. We reveal how to spot and avoid common scholarship scams, as well as what to do if you've been caught out by one.

Commonly asked questions about applying for and accepting a scholarship.  More details coming soon!