Updated: Wed, 10/02/2024 - 13:45

From Saturday, Oct. 5 through Monday, Oct. 7, the Downtown and Macdonald Campuses will be open only to McGill students, employees and essential visitors. Many classes will be held online. Remote work required where possible. See Campus Public Safety website for details.


Du samedi 5 octobre au lundi 7 octobre, le campus du centre-ville et le campus Macdonald ne seront accessibles qu’aux étudiants et aux membres du personnel de l’Université McGill, ainsi qu’aux visiteurs essentiels. De nombreux cours auront lieu en ligne. Le personnel devra travailler à distance, si possible. Voir le site Web de la Direction de la protection et de la prévention pour plus de détails.

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Welcome to Information Security

At McGill Information Security, our goal is to safeguard the digital ecosystem of our academic community, staff and faculty. We are dedicated to the relentless pursuit of cybersecurity excellence, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and safeguarding of sensitive information. Through proactive measures and continuous education, we aim to empower the McGill community to navigate the digital landscape securely. Our commitment is unwavering, protecting the university's assets and fostering a culture of cyber resilience.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Training

This training platform is designed to enhance the University's overall information security posture. The new training platform (Fortra Terranova) has replaced our previously used SANS training library. In addition to McGill, 18 other Quebec universities are using this new platform, and it is supported by the Quebec Government.

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Secure your journey

Is McGill's University-wide cybersecurity campaign. Its goal is to influence the adoption of best practices throughout the community in order to protect the University’s data and computer systems. ​Securing your McGill journey means taking steps to protect yourself, your work, and the McGill community at large.

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