CSIO Launches a Comprehensive Cybersecurity Education Program

Toronto – August 21, 2024   Cybercrime is on the rise and a major concern for Canadian businesses. CSIO has responded to the need to provide an industry-leading cyber learning program by launching the Cybersecurity Education Program.

This comprehensive, fully online program is designed to keep Property & Casualty (P&C) employees up-to-date with the rapidly evolving cyber landscape. It will equip members with the skills to assess the current business environment, and to apply cybersecurity best practices. Offered free to CSIO members, the program includes 13 interactive modules, with just a 2.5-hour commitment, participants will boost their confidence in identifying and preventing cyber threats while earning 2.5 Continuing Education (CE) hours.

According to the Canadian Centre for Cybersecurity, over $500 million was reported stolen due to cybercrime in 2022, and unreported cybercrimes would increase that figure even more. In an evolving cyber landscape, a culture of security awareness and education is the best defence against potential threats, and CSIO’s Cybersecurity Education Program provides a much-needed educational foundation.

The program offers complete flexibility, allowing participants to pause and resume modules at their convenience. It enhances their education by providing tools to assess their current security landscape and stay alert to existing and potential threats. Upon finishing the program, participants will receive a Certificate and a logo to showcase their achievement on social media.

“The severity of cyber-attacks on businesses big and small highlights the importance of knowing how to identify phishing scams and other threats,” said Sarah Van Allen, Owner of Van Allen Insurance Inc. “CSIO’s Cybersecurity Education Program is user-friendly, engaging, and most importantly, helps our brokerage continue to be vigilant when faced with potential cyber-attacks.”

Learn more about CSIO’s Cybersecurity Education Program and register at csio.com.

This program is accredited in Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba and is pending accreditation in Alberta.

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About Centre for Study of Insurance Operations (CSIO)

CSIO is Canada’s industry technology association of property and casualty insurers, vendors and over 43,000 brokers. CSIO is committed to driving innovative solutions that enable the best insurance experience in Canada by overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of technology Standards and solutions, such as CSIOnet, eDocs, and My Proof of Insurance. For more information, visit csio.com.

For further information, please contact:

Karen Hatch | Director, Communications 110 Yonge Street, Suite 500 | Toronto, ON M5C 1T4 (416) 360-1773 x 2300 | 1 (800) 463-2746 x 2300 khatch@csio.com | www.csio.com