Get started with information security

Access student resources, tools and services to protect yourself from common cyber threats.

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Getting set up

Ensure you’re ready to hit the ground running by setting up key security measures as soon as you accept your admission.

Get your UTORid

Acquire and activate your UTORid to access U of T services.

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Enrol in multi-factor authentication (UTORMFA)

Protect your U of T accounts with two-factor authentication.

Protect your passwords

Organize and store your personal and academic passwords in one secure place.

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Change your display name

Update your preferred first name across U of T systems.

Cyber security awareness

Boost your knowledge about common online threats and how to recognize them.

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Spot phishing scams

Learn the warning signs and how to report phishing emails.

Understand internet fraud

Find out how online scams work and how to avoid them.

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Get Cyber Safe

Explore tips from the Government of Canada to protect yourself online.

How U of T handles your data

Learn how the university collects, uses and protects your information.

Everyday essentials

Practical tools for daily use and ongoing protection.

Keep your data secure

Use Citizen Lab’s Security Planner for personalized security advice.

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Watch fraud awareness videos

Learn how to recognize common scams with videos from the Community Safety Office.

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Stay safe on social media

Follow simple steps to protect your privacy and safety.

Using generative AI

Learn how to use AI tools like ChatGPT safely and ethically.

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Professional development

Interested in a career as an information security professional? Find out how to break into the field.

Practical security training

Register for free to enhance your security skills.

ImmersiveLabs

Free, hands-on labs to build your technical skills in cyber security.

CyberScotland

This one-hour course, developed for students, covers online safety basics.

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TryHackMe

Real-world labs and learning paths for beginners and experienced users alike.