Secure Horizons – Building a Local Model for Cyber Resilience

This collaborative initiative between St. Clair College, Connecting Windsor-Essex (CWE), TELUS, Windsor Police Service, and Ontario Provincial Police aims to enhance digital literacy and cybersecurity awareness in the Windsor-Essex region. The project will focus on implementing the TELUS Wise program, which aims to educate various demographics—ranging from children to seniors—about online safety and responsible digital citizenship.

The project’s primary objective is to conduct a pilot study assessing the effectiveness of the TELUS Wise program at a local level. This involves delivering a tailored cybersecurity curriculum, executing a phased rollout, and conducting comprehensive research to evaluate the program’s impact on participants’ cyber hygiene and behaviour. Interns from St. Clair College will play a key role in this initiative, contributing to curriculum facilitation, data collection, and analysis. They will also gain valuable experience in cybersecurity, data analytics, and research methodologies, enhancing their professional skills and expanding their networks.

The project aims to create a replicable model for cybersecurity education that can be adapted to other regions, ultimately contributing to a more cyber-aware and secure community. The initiative also supports broader societal goals by promoting digital literacy, enhancing public safety, and fostering a culture of responsible online behaviour.

Faculty Supervisor:

Masoud Akhshik

Student:

Partner:

Connecting Windsor Essex

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology

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