Overview
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of protecting our digital lives. In today’s interconnected world, cyber threats are more prevalent than ever, making it crucial for everyone to stay informed and vigilant.
To celebrate this year, we are inviting teachers and students to showcase their commitment to cyber education, cybersecurity and digital literacy. This may include sharing photos or videos of students engaged in cybersecurity activities or student projects on cybersecurity.
Classes who participate in Cybersecurity Awareness Month by doing a lesson or activity around cybersecurity will be entered to win 1 of 3 micro:bit Club Packs for their classroom. To register, click here.
Check out a list of opportunities below for ideas and inspiration:
Explore a variety of bilingual educational resources on the topic of cybersecurity on the MediaSmarts website Recommended Resources Page | MediaSmarts.
CyberDay 2025 With a full line-up of lessons, interactive activities, and take-home resources designed specifically for the classroom, National CyberDay equips teachers to bring critical cyber skills into schools, homes, and everyday life. The deadline to register is October 19, 2025. To register, visit National CyberDay 2025 – Registration | KnowledgeFlow Cybersafety Foundation
CyberBytes Developed by the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC), CyberBytes addresses the need for digital literacy education for teachers in grades K-12. The focus of CyberBytes is on the teachers’ personal development and not on student training or classroom curriculum. Home | ICTC’s CyberBytes
micro:bit Introduction to cyber security In this series of lessons, students gain a greater understanding of the importance of cybersecurity and explore the need to create strong password before writing algorithms and programs to create their own ‘strong password generator’ using the micro:bit. Introduction to cyber security | micro:bit
CyberByters supports learners at every stage as they build skills to stay safe, think critically, and grow with confidence online. Along the way, students can earn certificates to celebrate their progress, and you can feel confident guiding them through each step. After completing their grade-level CyberByters course, students can compete in the national #Unhackathon Design Challenge to transform their learning into creative projects to support their community. CyberByters | KnowledgeFlow Cybersafety Foundation
Cisco NetAcademy offers free basic courses on cybersecurity, networking, and programming. Courses are for educators, and students over age of 13. If you are interested, contact sarah.rankin@gnb.ca or andrew.colwell@gnb.ca to join Cisco NetAcademy or get more information.
CyberTitan is a competitive initiative for middle and high school students. For more information about the program in New Brunswick, please click here. The registration deadline is October 3, 2025. If you have a competing team, the registration for one team will be covered by EECD. Contact andrew.colwell@gnb.ca for more information.
Fortinet Developed by teacher and for teachers, the Fortinet Security Awareness Curriculum is a free curriculum to help students K-12 become the cyber problem-solvers of the future and ensure they are well-equipped to safely navigate the digital world. https://www.fortinet.com/training/security-awareness-training/curriculum
For more support and resources, be sure to visit the NBED Digital Learning Hub Digital Learning – Home (sharepoint.com)
