Boost Your Organization’s Defences with CIRA’s Cybersecurity Awareness Training

Making security awareness part of your organizational DNA will reduce the likelihood of a breach—saving time, money, and reputational damage. CIRA’s Cybersecurity Awareness Training and phishing simulation program help embed that mindset across your organization.

In an age where cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated and persistent, protecting your organization goes beyond installing firewalls and antivirus software. In our experience, the greatest vulnerability in any system remains the human element. That’s why cybersecurity awareness training is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a must-have. We recently had the pleasure of working with The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) to build out a holistic cyber security awareness package, for a client of ours that was the victim of a social engineering hack. CIRA offers a powerful solution designed specifically to address this need with their Cybersecurity Awareness Training platform, which includes one of the most effective phishing simulation tools on the market.

Why Cybersecurity Awareness Matters

Employees are often the first—and sometimes only—line of defence against threats like phishing, ransomware, and data breaches. Despite growing awareness, phishing emails still account for over 90% of cyberattacks, targeting unsuspecting staff with cleverly disguised messages, which can compromise entire networks with a single click.

Traditional training approaches, like once-a-year seminars or static e-learning modules, simply aren’t enough. Today’s workforce needs engaging, continuous, and realistic training to build a strong security culture.

Enter CIRA’s Cybersecurity Awareness Training

CIRA, best known for managing Canada’s .CA domain, has stepped up to offer a made-in-Canada cybersecurity training platform that’s tailored to Canadian organizations. Their solution is content-rich, bilingual, and regularly updated to reflect the latest threat landscape.

The platform includes interactive training modules, progress tracking, and reporting features, allowing administrators to monitor user engagement and improvement over time. But perhaps the most impactful component is their phishing simulation tool.

Simulated Phishing: Training by Doing

CIRA’s phishing simulation tool allows organizations to send realistic, customizable phishing emails to staff in a controlled environment. The goal isn’t to “catch” employees—it’s to teach them. When a user clicks a suspicious link or provides sensitive information during a simulation, they’re immediately presented with a learning opportunity that explains what they missed and how to recognize similar threats in the future.

This hands-on approach has proven highly effective. It not only raises awareness but helps staff build instinctual responses to suspicious emails. The tool includes a variety of templates that mimic real-world phishing techniques—spoofed login pages, fake shipping alerts, urgent financial requests, and more—providing a broad and realistic training experience.

• Real-world scenarios: Simulations replicate actual phishing threats
• Risk identification: Spot users who need additional training
• Custom scheduling: Randomized intervals prevent predictability
• Immediate feedback: Users learn from their mistakes instantly
• Privacy compliant: Aligned with Canadian privacy standards

Building a Security-First Culture

Ultimately, cybersecurity is a shared responsibility. Tools like CIRA’s awareness training and phishing simulation program help embed that mindset across your organization. Instead of fearing technology, employees become empowered partners in your defence strategy.

By making security awareness part of your organizational DNA, you dramatically reduce the likelihood of a breach—saving time, money, and reputational damage.

Ready to strengthen your frontline defence? Ask us how to Explore CIRA’s Cybersecurity Awareness Training and take the first step in building a more resilient workplace today.

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