Cybersecurity Awareness

Train Every Employee to Be Your First Line of Defense

Human error is behind 95% of security breaches. Equip all your employees with the reflexes, knowledge, and habits to resist phishing, social engineering, and everyday cyber threats.

LevelBeginner

Duration7 Hours

FormatInteractive Workshop

Book for my team

* Train up to 15 employees per session

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Stigma Technologies

AI Center of Excellence

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public100% French & English

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Eligible Subsidies

Scale AIJusqu'à 85%

ESSOR (IQ)Up to $20,000

Productivity50%+

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What you will learn

check_circleIdentify and avoid phishing emails, vishing calls, and social engineering attacks

check_circleApply strong password and MFA practices across all accounts

check_circleUnderstand safe remote work and public WiFi practices

check_circleKnow the exact steps to report a security incident

check_circleRecognize ransomware red flags before they detonate

Course Syllabus

The Human Factor in Cybersecurity

9:00 - 10:30

Why attackers target people, not systems. Real case studies of breaches caused by employees in SMEs.

Phishing & Social Engineering Lab

10:45 - 12:00

Live phishing simulation: participants analyze real (anonymized) attack emails, SMS, and LinkedIn messages.

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Lunch Break

12:00 - 13:00

Lunch included via Uber Eats or Doordash.

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Passwords, MFA & Access Control

13:00 - 14:30

Password manager deployment, MFA setup, and the principle of least privilege explained simply.

Remote Work, BYOD & Public Networks

14:45 - 16:00

Safe practices for home offices, public WiFi, and personal devices accessing company data.

Incident Response Drill

16:00 - 17:00

Tabletop exercise: what to do when you click on a phishing link, receive a suspicious file, or suspect a breach.

Skills you will gain

Phishing RecognitionPassword HygieneSocial Engineering DefenseIncident Reporting

Prerequisites

No technical background required. Suitable for all employees.

Who it is for

All Employees, Executives, Administrative Staff, and Remote Workers.

Available Financial Aid

Reduce your net cost by up to 85%

This training program is eligible for several Canadian and Quebec government grants. Stigma Technologies guides you through the application process.

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$5,000 – $1,000,000

Covers up to 50% of costs (85% for first $100k in Quebec). Ideal for company-wide customized AI training.

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$20,000 – $50,000

Supports Quebec businesses in their feasibility studies, digital diagnostics, and implementation of digital action plans.

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schoolProductivité-Compétences (Gov. QC)

55M$ Envelope over 2 years

Supports workforce training projects tailored to new SME realities, including AI and digital innovation.

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flagDEC — Regional AI Initiative (IRIA)

Up to 50% of costs

Economic Development Canada funds AI adoption for SMEs across Quebec regions.

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Up to 30% of eligible salaries

Refundable credit for IT companies developing or integrating AI solutions. Applicable to licensed digital products.

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scienceIRAP — AI Assist (NRC)

$750,000 – $10,500,000

NRC support for innovative SMEs working on AI, IT, or tech projects. Covers professional services and education.

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Stigma Technologies helps you identify and submit grant applications. Request your free subsidy diagnostic.

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Take Action

Book or Fund Fund Your Training

Train your teams at $2,500/day, or let us handle your grant applications to reduce your net cost by up to 85%.

Book for Your Team

Choose your format: up to 15 employees or a minimum of 5 executives. The session takes place at your premises or online.

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Employees

Up to 15 per session

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Executives

Strategic format (min. 5)

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Lunch included

Uber Eats / Doordash

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payments

Fixed rate

$2,500 / day, all-inclusive

Need help with funding? Select 'Grant Assistance' in the form. Please note that eligibility is subject to approval by the relevant authorities and does not depend on Stigma Technologies.