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September 10, 2025Open Access

Developing an Online Cybersecurity Literacy Awareness Module for Post-Secondary Students

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SBShaylee BroadfootRYRaiden YamaokaCTCatherine Tatarniuk

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Overview

Survey reveals 75% of students faced online incidents, suggesting a need for improved cybersecurity awareness.

Key Points

  • Over 75% of students reported encountering online safety incidents, highlighting significant awareness gaps.
  • Fewer than 20% of students were familiar with Canadian cybersecurity laws, indicating a knowledge shortfall.
  • Pilot study showed students, even with cybersecurity backgrounds, struggled with complex phishing scenarios.
  • Development of a tailored online safety module aims to improve digital literacy among future engineers.

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Broadfoot et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c24009b210217d64798869https://doi.org/10.24908/pceea.2025.19637
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