From Threats to Protection: Cybersecurity for Government Teams – Ottawa

Duration:1 Full Day (8 Hours) 

Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person) 

Language: English 

Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours 

Certification: Course Completion Certificate  

Refreshments: Lunch, Snacks and beverages will be provided during the session. 

Ottawa, as Canada’s federal capital, is home to government departments, defence agencies, and organizations handling highly sensitive information. Protecting this data against cyber threats is a top national priority. 

This 1-Day Cybersecurity for Government Workshop equips you with the knowledge and practical strategies needed to safeguard government systems, ensure compliance with Canadian regulations, and respond effectively to cyber incidents. With Ottawa’s role in national governance, strong cybersecurity skills are critical for IT professionals and analysts. 

By the end of this training, you will be able to: 

• Understand the current cybersecurity threat landscape for government agencies 

• Identify vulnerabilities in IT systems and critical infrastructure 

• Apply best practices for risk management and data protection 

• Ensure compliance with Canadian privacy and security regulations 

• Develop and test effective incident response strategies 

• Government IT teams and system administrators 
• Security analysts and compliance officers 
• Defense contractors and federal project staff 
• Professionals responsible for protecting sensitive government data 

Cybersecurity is no longer optional—it is a necessity for Ottawa’s public institutions and agencies. This workshop is tailored to the realities of government systems, combining Canadian regulatory frameworks with practical defense strategies. Through case studies, simulations, and expert guidance, you will gain the confidence to address security challenges head-on and strengthen the resilience of their organizations. 

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Smart Savings for Groups 

Register in groups: 3 + participants save 10% each, while 10+ participants save 15% each. 

Prefer to train your entire department or agency? 

The In-House Cybersecurity for Government Workshop can be customized to your organization’s IT environment and risk profile. Delivered onsite or virtually, this format promotes collaboration, reduces training costs per participant, and allows teams to practice security strategies in a confidential setting.  

📧 Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house, face-to-face session:

Info: • Workshop overview and participant introductions

• Activity: Icebreaker – Participants share one recent cybersecurity headline that caught their attention.

Info: • Common threats targeting government agencies (malware, ransomware, phishing)

• Recent global and Canadian government cyberattack case studies

• Emerging trends: nation-state attacks and supply chain risks

Case Study: Review the 2021 Canadian government supply chain breach; small group discussion on lessons learned.

Info: • Protecting networks, endpoints, and cloud infrastructure

• Best practices for access management, authentication, and encryption

• Implementing zero-trust architecture in government environments

Activity: “Security Gaps” exercise – groups identify vulnerabilities in a sample IT infrastructure diagram.

Info: • Identifying vulnerabilities in IT systems and infrastructure

• Building a government-focused risk management framework

• Using threat modelling and vulnerability assessments

Activity: Threat modelling scenario – participants map threats to a mock federal agency system.

Info: • Understanding Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA, Privacy Act, provincial laws)

• Aligning with government cybersecurity frameworks and policies

• Ensuring legal, ethical, and regulatory compliance for sensitive data

Case Study: Analyse a privacy breach in a provincial agency; group discussion on compliance failures and fixes.

Info: • Building effective incident response protocols and playbooks

• Crisis communication strategies for government and defense organizations

• Coordinating with federal cybersecurity agencies (e.g., CCCS, CSIS)

Simulation: Teams draft a 30-minute incident response outline for a ransomware attack scenario.

Info: • Building a security-first culture across government teams

• Preventing phishing, social engineering, and insider threats

• Designing effective employee training and awareness programs

Activity: “Spot the Phish” – participants analyse real and simulated phishing emails to identify red flags.

Info: • Protecting transportation, healthcare, energy, and defence systems

• Case studies relevant to Ottawa’s public services and federal projects

• Securing Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and operational technology

Case Study + Activity: Review cyberattack on a healthcare provider, then groups create a mitigation checklist.

Info: • Team exercise: responding to a simulated cyberattack scenario

• Step-by-step practice: detection, containment, response, recovery

• Group presentations and lessons learned

Full Simulation: Participants act as a government incident response team, present strategies, and receive feedback.

Info: • Reviewing key takeaways from all modules

• Final discussion and knowledge check

• Certificate distribution

Reflection: Each participant shares one cybersecurity measure they will apply in their role.

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