What is this service?
Terranova is StFX's cybersecurity awareness training platform. It provides staff, faculty, and students interactive training modules to build and raise awareness of cybersecurity best practices.
October is Cyber Security Awareness month!
For the month of October IT Services will be releasing new courses and giving away weekly prizes. For every Cyber Security 2025 course you complete will get you entered for the grand prize draw of 1 of 2 Ninja Creami machines.
Week 1 – Preparing your future self today. --$50 StFX Store (2)
Week 2 – Bringing your devices up to speed - $50 Clayfire Cafe (2)
Week 3 – Cyber threats are evolving – are you? -$50 the Wheel (2)
Week 4 - Starting new habits $50 Grape Leaves (2)
Each completed course in the Cyber Security 2025 gains you ballot for the grand prize draws of 1 of 2 Ninja Creami Machines.
Completing the Courses with the Cyber 2025 in the title will enter you for the weekly and grand prize draws. Click on the Student or Staff training buttons or links below to access Terranova.
IT Services will be leveraging the Terranova platform weekly for staff, faculty and students to learn about cyber security and get entered to win weekly prizes and entered for the grand prizes of 2 Ninja Creami machines. Complete the courses labeled Cyber Security 2025 to get entered.
When new courses are made available stfx accounts will be notificed by an email from cybersecurity@stfx.ca
Why is it useful?
Raising cybersecurity awareness amongst our employees reduces the risk of data breaches, system downtime and reputational harm. The Terranova platform offers easy-to-understand and interactive cybersecurity training. Employees and students can build valuable skills that extend beyond the workplace or academic setting, enhancing their digital safety. By cultivating an understanding of online threats, secure browsing habits, and best practices for data protection, individuals can safeguard not only institutional information, but also their personal information, financial assets, and online identities. This empowerment translates into heightened resilience against cyber threats in daily life, creating a more secure and confident digital experience for individuals both personally and professionally.
How do I access this service?
To deliver targeted training content the TerraNova platform is divided into two sections, one for staff and faculty and the other for students. To log in use your full StFX email and StFX password.
TerraNova for Staff
TerraNova for Students
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