Training Description
Key Takeaways
- Canada’s national cyber drill bringing together participants from all provinces and territories for coordinated cybersecurity exercises
- Covers incident response, phishing detection, AI-generated content identification and emergency preparedness
- Hybrid format with virtual and in-person participation options for individuals, organizations, schools and community groups
- Partners include siberX, SANS, CyberBPO, Escape Room and C3D, with resources from the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security
About Ready Set Cyber
Ready Set Cyber is a large-scale cybersecurity preparedness initiative designed to strengthen Canada’s collective cyber resilience. The event coordinates participants across all provinces and territories in practical training exercises, real-world simulations and hands-on drills. Organizations can access drill kits to run exercises within their own teams, while individuals can participate through interactive challenges and educational resources.
Core Training Areas
The drill focuses on practical skills for identifying and responding to cyber threats. Participants work through scenarios covering phishing and scam detection, incident response procedures and identifying AI-generated content. The exercises emphasize cyber hygiene fundamentals and emergency preparedness, giving participants hands-on experience with threat mitigation techniques.
Government and Industry Collaboration
The initiative draws on resources from the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, RCMP Cybercrime and Public Safety Canada. Industry partners siberX, SANS, CyberBPO, Escape Room and C3D support the event through organizational drill kits and collaborative exercises.
Who Should Attend
Ready Set Cyber targets a broad audience across public and private sectors. IT and security professionals can test incident response capabilities, while business leaders and executives gain exposure to organizational cyber risks. Educators, public sector employees and community organizers will find resources for running awareness programs within their own groups. The event accommodates all experience levels, from frontline staff building foundational awareness to security teams practicing coordinated response procedures.