File created by user 'www-data' at Mon Mar 18 08:42:21 2024
Weight -- Aggregate weight for SegID based on [variable]
current language -- Language used in the survey
region -- Region
age1 -- Age group 1
age2 -- Age group 2
generation -- Generation
gender -- Gender
Business -- Business
s1 -- In what year were you born?
s2 -- Are you at least 18 years of age?
s3 -- In which age category do you belong?
s4 -- How frequently do you use the internet? This means being on an internet-connected device using apps or websites.
s5 -- On average, how many hours per week are you online? This means being on an internet-connected device using apps or websites.
s6 -- In which province or territory do you currently live?
s7 -- Which of the following categories best describes your current employment status? Are you...?
s8 -- How many employees work for your company?
s9 -- Are you the owner of the company?
s10_1 -- Employees report to you : Do you have any of the following responsibilities?
s10_2 -- You oversee the work of other employees : Do you have any of the following responsibilities?
s10_3 -- You're involved in decisions about processes or procedures followed by employees : Do you have any of the following responsibilities?
s10_4 -- None of these : Do you have any of the following responsibilities?
s11 -- Are there any children under the age of 18 currently living in your household?
s12_1 -- Under 5 : What are the ages of children in the home?
s12_2 -- 5 to 8 : What are the ages of children in the home?
s12_3 -- 9 to 12 : What are the ages of children in the home?
s12_4 -- 13 to 15 : What are the ages of children in the home?
s12_5 -- 16 to 17 : What are the ages of children in the home?
s13 -- What is your level of online security knowledge?
qcs1_a -- I find it easy to be secure when I'm online. : How much do you agree with the following statements about online security?
qcs1_b -- Most information on how to be secure online is confusing. : How much do you agree with the following statements about online security?
qcs1_e -- I presume my devices are automatically secure. : How much do you agree with the following statements about online security?
qcs1_f -- It is expensive to fully protect myself online. : How much do you agree with the following statements about online security?
qcs1_g -- I don't see the point of trying to protect myself more as my information is already online. : How much do you agree with the following statements about online security?
qcs1_h -- Falling victim to cybercrime is something that worries me. : How much do you agree with the following statements about online security?
qcs1_i -- I am unlikely to be a target of cybercrime. : How much do you agree with the following statements about online security?
qcs1_k -- I'm worried about Artificial Intelligence (AI)-related cybercrime. : How much do you agree with the following statements about online security?
qcs1_l -- Family members rely on me to keep them secure online. : How much do you agree with the following statements about online security?
qcs1_m -- I rely on others (e.g. my family, my colleagues) to keep me secure online. : How much do you agree with the following statements about online security?
qcs2 -- Who do you rely on most for cybersecurity help or advice?
qcs2 -- OTHER - Who do you rely on most for cybersecurity help or advice?
qcs2_6_ -- Other (Please Specify) : Who do you rely on most for cybersecurity help or advice?
qcs3_a -- Getting advice and information on how to be secure online. : How much do you rely on other people (e.g. family, friends or colleagues) for help to perform the following things?
qcs3_b -- Creating online accounts. : How much do you rely on other people (e.g. family, friends or colleagues) for help to perform the following things?
qcs3_c -- Checking or adding security settings on my devices (e.g. PIN). : How much do you rely on other people (e.g. family, friends or colleagues) for help to perform the following things?
qcs3_d -- Checking, updating, or installing the latest software. : How much do you rely on other people (e.g. family, friends or colleagues) for help to perform the following things?
qcs3_e -- Password recovery (i.e. if you can't access your online accounts). : How much do you rely on other people (e.g. family, friends or colleagues) for help to perform the following things?
qcs3_f -- Backing up data (e.g. files and photos). : How much do you rely on other people (e.g. family, friends or colleagues) for help to perform the following things?
qcs3_g -- Helping you spot potential scams or phishing messages (e.g., emails, texts, direct messages). : How much do you rely on other people (e.g. family, friends or colleagues) for help to perform the following things?
qcs5 -- How confident are you in your ability to identify a phishing message or a malicious link?
qbeh1 -- These next questions focus on cyber security measures. Do you take precautions to protect your online accounts, social media accounts, devices, or networks?
qbeh2 -- Do you know how to install the latest software and app updates across your devices (e.g. computer and mobile phone)?
qbeh3 -- How often do you install the latest software or application updates to your devices when notified that they were available?
qbeh4 -- When do you typically install software updates on your devices?
qbeh6 -- Have you ever heard of multi-factor authentication (MFA)? Also known as Two-Factor or Two-Step Verification.
qbeh7 -- You mentioned you have heard about multi-factor authentication (MFA). Do you know how to use it?
qbeh8 -- What is the main reason you don't use (or stopped using) multi-factor authentication (MFA)?
qbeh8_7_ -- Other (please specify) : What is the main reason you don't use (or stopped using) multi-factor authentication (MFA)?
qbeh9_a -- ...I don't understand how to use MFA. : Please rate your agreement with the following statements: "I would use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), but..."
qbeh9_b -- ...I have no confidence in my ability to use MFA. : Please rate your agreement with the following statements: "I would use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), but..."
qbeh9_c -- ...I don't have the time to use MFA. : Please rate your agreement with the following statements: "I would use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), but..."
qbeh9_d -- ...it is unnecessary to use MFA if my device works as it should. : Please rate your agreement with the following statements: "I would use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), but..."
qbeh9_f -- ...using MFA won't stop cybercriminals. : Please rate your agreement with the following statements: "I would use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), but..."
qbeh9_g -- ...there aren't any benefits for me to use MFA. : Please rate your agreement with the following statements: "I would use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), but..."
qbeh9_h -- ...I don't trust MFA software. : Please rate your agreement with the following statements: "I would use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), but..."
qbeh9_j -- ...it interferes with my applications and I worry it 'breaks' my device. : Please rate your agreement with the following statements: "I would use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), but..."
qbeh12_1 -- Before accessing the website's address, I conduct research to verify its legitimacy. : What steps do you take to verify that a WEBSITE is legitimate?
qbeh12_2 -- I check for "https:" in the address bar. : What steps do you take to verify that a WEBSITE is legitimate?
qbeh12_3 -- I check for a padlock security symbol in the address bar. : What steps do you take to verify that a WEBSITE is legitimate?
qbeh12_4 -- I check for a checkmark or a website trust seal. : What steps do you take to verify that a WEBSITE is legitimate?
qbeh12_5 -- I analyse the overall look of the website (e.g. its appearance, whether it looks professional). : What steps do you take to verify that a WEBSITE is legitimate?
qbeh12_6 -- I read comments on other websites about its privacy or reputation. : What steps do you take to verify that a WEBSITE is legitimate?
qbeh12_7 -- Other, please specify : What steps do you take to verify that a WEBSITE is legitimate?
qbeh12_7_ -- Other, please specify : What steps do you take to verify that a WEBSITE is legitimate?
qbeh13_1 -- Uses urgent or threatening language : As far as you know, what are signs of phishing?
qbeh13_2 -- Requests sensitive information, such as financial or identifying information : As far as you know, what are signs of phishing?
qbeh13_3 -- Has offers that are too good to be true : As far as you know, what are signs of phishing?
qbeh13_4 -- Claims to be about accounts you don't have or deliveries you're not expecting : As far as you know, what are signs of phishing?
qbeh13_5 -- Contains incorrect sender email addresses, unfamiliar links, spelling or grammar errors : As far as you know, what are signs of phishing?
qbeh13_6 -- Includes unexpected or unnecessary attachments, that may have strange file names or uncommon file types : As far as you know, what are signs of phishing?
qbeh13_7 -- Includes unprofessional graphic design, with pixelated images or poor formatting : As far as you know, what are signs of phishing?
qbeh13_8 -- Other (please specify) : As far as you know, what are signs of phishing?
qbeh13_9 -- None of these : As far as you know, what are signs of phishing?
qbeh13_8_ -- Other (please specify) : As far as you know, what are signs of phishing?
qbeh14 -- How often do you check messages (e.g. emails, texts, or social media) for signs of phishing before clicking any links or responding to them?
qbeh15_1 -- Keep your passwords simple and easy to remember : When it comes to your passwords, which of the following actions do you take?
qbeh15_2 -- Make your passwords complex with a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols : When it comes to your passwords, which of the following actions do you take?
qbeh15_3 -- Use a password with at least 4 words and 15 characters : When it comes to your passwords, which of the following actions do you take?
qbeh15_4 -- Use the same password for multiple accounts : When it comes to your passwords, which of the following actions do you take?
qbeh15_5 -- Use a different, unique password for each account : When it comes to your passwords, which of the following actions do you take?
qbeh15_6 -- Share a password with others : When it comes to your passwords, which of the following actions do you take?
qbeh15_7 -- Write down your passwords : When it comes to your passwords, which of the following actions do you take?
qbeh15_8 -- Use a password manager : When it comes to your passwords, which of the following actions do you take?
qbeh15_9 -- Allow your browser or an app to remember/store your passwords : When it comes to your passwords, which of the following actions do you take?
qbeh15_10 -- Other (please specify) : When it comes to your passwords, which of the following actions do you take?
qbeh15_11 -- None of these : When it comes to your passwords, which of the following actions do you take?
qbeh15_10_ -- Other (please specify) : When it comes to your passwords, which of the following actions do you take?
qbeh17 -- How often do you use unique passwords for your important online accounts (e.g. emails, social media, payment-related sites )? ‘Unique' means completely different, not just changing a character or two.
qbeh18 -- You mentioned that you rarely, if at all, use unique passwords for your online accounts. What is the main reason you don't do this?
qbeh18_6_ -- Other, please specify : You mentioned that you rarely, if at all, use unique passwords for your online accounts. What is the main reason you don't do this?
qbeh21 -- How long are the password(s) you usually create?
qbeh22 -- What is your preferred method of remembering multiple passwords?
qcce1_r -- Online scam victim
qcce1_1 -- Phishing scam (via email or text) [[Phishing: Cybercriminals trick people into providing information or installing dangerous software in order to steal money or data from them. This is often done via fake emails that appear to be from trusted se
qcce1_2 -- Online dating scam [[Online dating scam: Scammers adopt a fake online identity to create an illusion of a romantic or close relationship to manipulate and/or steal from the victim. They often use highly emotive requests for money claiming they n
qcce1_3 -- Identity theft [[Identity theft: Identity theft is when scammers access enough information about someone's identity (such as their name, date of birth, current or previous addresses) to obtain goods or services by deception, such as by opening a
qcce1_4 -- No, I have not lost money or data due to online scams. : These next questions are about cyber crimes. Have you ever personally been a victim of online scams where you have lost money or data?
qcce1_5 -- Other, please specify : These next questions are about cyber crimes. Have you ever personally been a victim of online scams where you have lost money or data?
qcce1_5_ -- Other, please specify : These next questions are about cyber crimes. Have you ever personally been a victim of online scams where you have lost money or data?
qcce2_1 -- Yes, to my bank/credit card company. : You mentioned that you have lost money or data through a phishing scam. Did you report this to anyone? If you have lost money/data more than once, please think about the most recent time this happened.
qcce2_2 -- Yes, to the police, or another government agency or organization. : You mentioned that you have lost money or data through a phishing scam. Did you report this to anyone? If you have lost money/data more than once, please think about the most re
qcce2_3 -- Yes, to the designated person or department at my work or place of education. : You mentioned that you have lost money or data through a phishing scam. Did you report this to anyone? If you have lost money/data more than once, please think about
qcce2_4 -- Yes, to my network/broadband or phone provider. : You mentioned that you have lost money or data through a phishing scam. Did you report this to anyone? If you have lost money/data more than once, please think about the most recent time this hap
qcce2_5 -- Yes, to my email or online search provider (e.g., Gmail). : You mentioned that you have lost money or data through a phishing scam. Did you report this to anyone? If you have lost money/data more than once, please think about the most recent tim
qcce2_6 -- Yes, to the service/application provider where I lost money/data. : You mentioned that you have lost money or data through a phishing scam. Did you report this to anyone? If you have lost money/data more than once, please think about the most re
qcce2_7 -- Yes, to my online security provider (e.g., Norton, McAfee). : You mentioned that you have lost money or data through a phishing scam. Did you report this to anyone? If you have lost money/data more than once, please think about the most recent t
qcce2_8 -- Yes, I told my family, who then took action on my behalf. : You mentioned that you have lost money or data through a phishing scam. Did you report this to anyone? If you have lost money/data more than once, please think about the most recent tim
qcce2_9 -- No, I didn't report or mention it to anyone. : You mentioned that you have lost money or data through a phishing scam. Did you report this to anyone? If you have lost money/data more than once, please think about the most recent time this happen
qcce3 -- What is the main reason you reported a phishing scam? If you have lost money/data more than once, please think about the most recent time this happened.
qcce3_4_ -- Other, please describe : What is the main reason you reported a phishing scam? If you have lost money/data more than once, please think about the most recent time this happened.
qcce4 -- What is the main reason you didn't report the phishing scam?
qcce4_9_ -- Other, please specify : What is the main reason you didn't report the phishing scam?
qct1_r -- Potential cybercrime victim
qct1_a -- ...causing your personal information to be compromised? : In the next year, how likely do you think it is that you will be affected by a cyber threat ...
qct1_b -- ...causing you financial loss? : In the next year, how likely do you think it is that you will be affected by a cyber threat ...
qct1_c -- ...causing you the loss of files, photos? : In the next year, how likely do you think it is that you will be affected by a cyber threat ...
qct1_d -- ...where your data will be held for ransom? : In the next year, how likely do you think it is that you will be affected by a cyber threat ...
qct2_1 -- Take steps to protect myself online. : Why don't you think it is likely that you will be affected by a cyber threat?
qct2_2 -- Do not do anything risky online. : Why don't you think it is likely that you will be affected by a cyber threat?
qct2_3 -- Think the chances are just very small. : Why don't you think it is likely that you will be affected by a cyber threat?
qct2_4 -- Online threats only apply to businesses and people with a lot of money. : Why don't you think it is likely that you will be affected by a cyber threat?
qct2_5 -- Stay up to date/knowledgeable/educated about information/viruses. : Why don't you think it is likely that you will be affected by a cyber threat?
qct2_6 -- Work in computer/information technology. : Why don't you think it is likely that you will be affected by a cyber threat?
qct2_7 -- Use Apple/iOS which is not as susceptible to viruses. : Why don't you think it is likely that you will be affected by a cyber threat?
qct2_8 -- Use Linux which is not as susceptible to viruses. : Why don't you think it is likely that you will be affected by a cyber threat?
qct2_9 -- Do not use Microsoft OS. : Why don't you think it is likely that you will be affected by a cyber threat?
qct2_10 -- Other (please specify) : Why don't you think it is likely that you will be affected by a cyber threat?
qct2_10_ -- Other (please specify) : Why don't you think it is likely that you will be affected by a cyber threat?
qct3_1 -- Phishing scams : What kinds of cyber threats are you most concerned about?
qct3_2 -- Viruses/spyware/malware : What kinds of cyber threats are you most concerned about?
qct3_3 -- Identity theft : What kinds of cyber threats are you most concerned about?
qct3_4 -- Privacy violations : What kinds of cyber threats are you most concerned about?
qct3_5 -- Financial loss : What kinds of cyber threats are you most concerned about?
qct3_6 -- Personal or financial data held for ransom (Ransomware) : What kinds of cyber threats are you most concerned about?
qct3_7 -- Loss of information/files : What kinds of cyber threats are you most concerned about?
qct3_8 -- Personal data erased/ changed/ lost : What kinds of cyber threats are you most concerned about?
qct3_9 -- Other (please specify) : What kinds of cyber threats are you most concerned about?
qct3_10 -- None of these : What kinds of cyber threats are you most concerned about?
qct3_9_ -- Other (please specify) : What kinds of cyber threats are you most concerned about?
qct4 -- How well prepared are you to face cyber threats?
qct5_1 -- I don't think it's likely to happen to me. : Why do you feel not prepared to face cyber threats?
qct5_2 -- I don't have the time/never get around to taking steps to protect myself. : Why do you feel not prepared to face cyber threats?
qct5_3 -- I don't know what the different type of threats are. : Why do you feel not prepared to face cyber threats?
qct5_4 -- I don't know where to get information about the steps to take. : Why do you feel not prepared to face cyber threats?
qct5_5 -- The information I find is not straightforward enough to help me. : Why do you feel not prepared to face cyber threats?
qct5_6 -- You can never really protect yourself online. : Why do you feel not prepared to face cyber threats?
qct5_7 -- There's no point in trying. : Why do you feel not prepared to face cyber threats?
qct5_8 -- I have a back up and can recover. : Why do you feel not prepared to face cyber threats?
qct5_9 -- Nothing : Why do you feel not prepared to face cyber threats?
qct5_10 -- Other (please specify) : Why do you feel not prepared to face cyber threats?
qct5_10_ -- Other (please specify) : Why do you feel not prepared to face cyber threats?
qct6_r -- Cyberattack victim
qct6_1 -- Email scam : Have you ever been a victim of any of the following cyber attacks?
qct6_2 -- Text scam : Have you ever been a victim of any of the following cyber attacks?
qct6_3 -- Virus/spyware/malware on your computer : Have you ever been a victim of any of the following cyber attacks?
qct6_4 -- Identity theft : Have you ever been a victim of any of the following cyber attacks?
qct6_5 -- Social media account hack : Have you ever been a victim of any of the following cyber attacks?
qct6_6 -- Phishing : Have you ever been a victim of any of the following cyber attacks?
qct6_7 -- Ransomware : Have you ever been a victim of any of the following cyber attacks?
qct6_8 -- None of these : Have you ever been a victim of any of the following cyber attacks?
qct7_1 -- Shutdown my computer : If you knew or suspected that you'd been a victim of a cyber attack, what steps would you take to protect yourself?
qct7_2 -- Disconnect all devices that are connected to my network : If you knew or suspected that you'd been a victim of a cyber attack, what steps would you take to protect yourself?
qct7_3 -- Delete suspicious material (email, text, downloaded content, etc.) : If you knew or suspected that you'd been a victim of a cyber attack, what steps would you take to protect yourself?
qct7_4 -- Update my security software : If you knew or suspected that you'd been a victim of a cyber attack, what steps would you take to protect yourself?
qct7_5 -- Change my passwords : If you knew or suspected that you'd been a victim of a cyber attack, what steps would you take to protect yourself?
qct7_6 -- Contact my bank : If you knew or suspected that you'd been a victim of a cyber attack, what steps would you take to protect yourself?
qct7_7 -- Contact Canada's main credit agencies (Trans Union, Equifax) : If you knew or suspected that you'd been a victim of a cyber attack, what steps would you take to protect yourself?
qct7_8 -- Contact an IT specialist : If you knew or suspected that you'd been a victim of a cyber attack, what steps would you take to protect yourself?
qct7_9 -- Contact a friend or family member for help : If you knew or suspected that you'd been a victim of a cyber attack, what steps would you take to protect yourself?
qct7_10 -- Call the police : If you knew or suspected that you'd been a victim of a cyber attack, what steps would you take to protect yourself?
qct7_11 -- Nothing : If you knew or suspected that you'd been a victim of a cyber attack, what steps would you take to protect yourself?
qct7_12 -- Other (please specify) : If you knew or suspected that you'd been a victim of a cyber attack, what steps would you take to protect yourself?
qct7_12_ -- Other (please specify) : If you knew or suspected that you'd been a victim of a cyber attack, what steps would you take to protect yourself?
qct8 -- Do you think you are vulnerable to a ransomware attack? Ransomware is a type of malware that blocks access to the victim's personal data unless a sum of money (i.e., a ransom) is paid.
qct9_1 -- Take a photo of the ransomware message : If you were a victim of a ransomware attack, what would you do?
qct9_2 -- Report the attack to local police : If you were a victim of a ransomware attack, what would you do?
qct9_3 -- Disconnect my device from the internet : If you were a victim of a ransomware attack, what would you do?
qct9_4 -- Turn off my internet connection : If you were a victim of a ransomware attack, what would you do?
qct9_5 -- Disconnect external storage devices like hard drives, USBs, and cloud : If you were a victim of a ransomware attack, what would you do?
qct9_6 -- Call a friend or family to help : If you were a victim of a ransomware attack, what would you do?
qct9_7 -- Conduct research to find a solution : If you were a victim of a ransomware attack, what would you do?
qct9_8 -- Run anti-virus software : If you were a victim of a ransomware attack, what would you do?
qct9_9 -- Reset all my passwords : If you were a victim of a ransomware attack, what would you do?
qct9_10 -- Call a tech support company to help me : If you were a victim of a ransomware attack, what would you do?
qct9_11 -- Other (please specify) : If you were a victim of a ransomware attack, what would you do?
qct9_11_ -- Other (please specify) : If you were a victim of a ransomware attack, what would you do?
qai1 -- These next questions are about Artificial Intelligence (AI). Do you use any Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (For example: ChatGPT, CoPilot, DALL-E) at home or at work?
qai3 -- How confident are you in your ability to recognize AI-generated content (e.g. messages, pictures, videos, deepfakes)?
qbus1_1 -- Me : Turning to your work, Who is responsible for your company's IT?
qbus1_2 -- Another employee (specify role in company) : Turning to your work, Who is responsible for your company's IT?
qbus1_3 -- An employee of the organization dedicated to IT : Turning to your work, Who is responsible for your company's IT?
qbus1_4 -- Outsource to an IT firm : Turning to your work, Who is responsible for your company's IT?
qbus1_5 -- No one : Turning to your work, Who is responsible for your company's IT?
qbus1_6 -- Other (please specify) : Turning to your work, Who is responsible for your company's IT?
qbus1_7 -- None of these : Turning to your work, Who is responsible for your company's IT?
qbus1_2_ -- Another employee (specify role in company): Who is responsible for your company's IT?
qbus1_6_ -- Other (please specify): Who is responsible for your company's IT?
qbus2_1 -- Keep security software up-to-date on all machines : Which of the following steps has your company taken to protect itself against cyber threats?
qbus2_2 -- Set spam filters : Which of the following steps has your company taken to protect itself against cyber threats?
qbus2_3 -- Require password protection on all devices : Which of the following steps has your company taken to protect itself against cyber threats?
qbus2_4 -- Back up information on all devices : Which of the following steps has your company taken to protect itself against cyber threats?
qbus2_5 -- Use encryption software : Which of the following steps has your company taken to protect itself against cyber threats?
qbus2_6 -- Do not use administrator account when accessing the web : Which of the following steps has your company taken to protect itself against cyber threats?
qbus2_7 -- Use a password or user authentication for wireless and remote access : Which of the following steps has your company taken to protect itself against cyber threats?
qbus2_8 -- Follow information removal protocols when employees leave the organization : Which of the following steps has your company taken to protect itself against cyber threats?
qbus2_9 -- Provide cyber security best practices training for employees : Which of the following steps has your company taken to protect itself against cyber threats?
qbus2_10 -- Adopt a cyber security policy for employees : Which of the following steps has your company taken to protect itself against cyber threats?
qbus2_11 -- None of these : Which of the following steps has your company taken to protect itself against cyber threats?
qbus3_1 -- A list of the types of threats that exist and cues to look for : Which of the following types of information do you think your company would benefit from having in order to protect itself against cyber threats?
qbus3_2 -- Tips on communicating the importance of following cyber security policies to employees : Which of the following types of information do you think your company would benefit from having in order to protect itself against cyber threats?
qbus3_3 -- Best practices for a clear internet usage policy : Which of the following types of information do you think your company would benefit from having in order to protect itself against cyber threats?
qbus3_4 -- Guidelines to establish rules for safe email usage policies : Which of the following types of information do you think your company would benefit from having in order to protect itself against cyber threats?
qbus3_5 -- Guidelines on how to establish a social media policy : Which of the following types of information do you think your company would benefit from having in order to protect itself against cyber threats?
qbus3_6 -- Tips/resources for the type of software/hardware to make networks secure : Which of the following types of information do you think your company would benefit from having in order to protect itself against cyber threats?
qbus3_7 -- Best practices for employees on how to handle passwords : Which of the following types of information do you think your company would benefit from having in order to protect itself against cyber threats?
qbus3_8 -- Steps to protect mobile devices in a public setting : Which of the following types of information do you think your company would benefit from having in order to protect itself against cyber threats?
qbus3_9 -- Steps for handling work-related information possessed by departing employees : Which of the following types of information do you think your company would benefit from having in order to protect itself against cyber threats?
qbus3_10 -- Guidelines for reacting to a cyber attack : Which of the following types of information do you think your company would benefit from having in order to protect itself against cyber threats?
qbus3_11 -- Best practices for safe cloud computing (with definition of cloud computing) : Which of the following types of information do you think your company would benefit from having in order to protect itself against cyber threats?
qbus3_12 -- Best practices for use of storage devices (e.g., USBs) : Which of the following types of information do you think your company would benefit from having in order to protect itself against cyber threats?
qbus3_13 -- Resources on how to encrypt computers, laptops, and storage devices : Which of the following types of information do you think your company would benefit from having in order to protect itself against cyber threats?
qbus3_14 -- Guidelines on use of personal devices for work : Which of the following types of information do you think your company would benefit from having in order to protect itself against cyber threats?
qbus3_15 -- Other (please specify) : Which of the following types of information do you think your company would benefit from having in order to protect itself against cyber threats?
qbus3_16 -- None of these : Which of the following types of information do you think your company would benefit from having in order to protect itself against cyber threats?
qbus3_15_ -- Other (please specify): Which of the following types of information do you think your company would benefit from having in order to protect itself against cyber threats?
qbus4_a -- ...cause work disruptions? : Thinking about the daily operations of your company, how concerned are you that a cyber threat will...
qbus4_b -- ...cause damage to your organization's reputation? : Thinking about the daily operations of your company, how concerned are you that a cyber threat will...
qbus4_c -- ...cause financial loss? : Thinking about the daily operations of your company, how concerned are you that a cyber threat will...
qbus4_d -- ...result in your company's data being held for ransom? : Thinking about the daily operations of your company, how concerned are you that a cyber threat will...
qbus5 -- How would you rate your company's current level of readiness to defend against ransomware attacks?
qbus6_1 -- Educate employees : What, if anything, has your company done to protect itself from ransomware attacks?
qbus6_2 -- Keep operating systems, software, and apps updated : What, if anything, has your company done to protect itself from ransomware attacks?
qbus6_3 -- Restrict employees from installing and running software : What, if anything, has your company done to protect itself from ransomware attacks?
qbus6_4 -- Limit access to software to employees who need the programs : What, if anything, has your company done to protect itself from ransomware attacks?
qbus6_5 -- Use anti-virus software : What, if anything, has your company done to protect itself from ransomware attacks?
qbus6_6 -- Use multi-factor authentication (MFA) : What, if anything, has your company done to protect itself from ransomware attacks?
qbus6_7 -- Regularly back up company files : What, if anything, has your company done to protect itself from ransomware attacks?
qbus6_8 -- Store file back-ups offline : What, if anything, has your company done to protect itself from ransomware attacks?
qbus6_9 -- Run simulations of ransomware attacks to practice the company response : What, if anything, has your company done to protect itself from ransomware attacks?
qbus6_10 -- Other (please specify) : What, if anything, has your company done to protect itself from ransomware attacks?
qbus6_11 -- None of these : What, if anything, has your company done to protect itself from ransomware attacks?
qbus6_10_ -- Other (please specify): What, if anything, has your company done to protect itself from ransomware attacks?
qbus7 -- How well would your company be able to recover from a ransomware attack?
qinfo1_a -- I have enough information on how to take steps to protect myself and my devices against cyber threats. : Please rate the degree to which you agree with the following statements
qinfo1_b -- I am confident I could protect myself online as long as I have trustworthy information on steps to take. : Please rate the degree to which you agree with the following statements
qinfo1_c -- I am confident I know how to find practical information I can use to protect myself online. : Please rate the degree to which you agree with the following statements
qinfo1_d -- I am confident that businesses and other organizations have adequate security safeguards to protect my personal information. : Please rate the degree to which you agree with the following statements
qinfo2_1 -- Podcasts : How do you prefer to get information to protect yourself from cyber threats?
qinfo2_2 -- Blogs : How do you prefer to get information to protect yourself from cyber threats?
qinfo2_3 -- Fact sheets or infographics : How do you prefer to get information to protect yourself from cyber threats?
qinfo2_4 -- Check lists on what to do : How do you prefer to get information to protect yourself from cyber threats?
qinfo2_5 -- Instructional videos : How do you prefer to get information to protect yourself from cyber threats?
qinfo2_6 -- Stories of how people have been affected : How do you prefer to get information to protect yourself from cyber threats?
qinfo2_7 -- Information on websites : How do you prefer to get information to protect yourself from cyber threats?
qinfo2_8 -- Print brochures : How do you prefer to get information to protect yourself from cyber threats?
qinfo2_9 -- Newsletter (e.g., an email subscription) : How do you prefer to get information to protect yourself from cyber threats?
qinfo2_10 -- Social media : How do you prefer to get information to protect yourself from cyber threats?
qinfo2_11 -- Other (please specify) : How do you prefer to get information to protect yourself from cyber threats?
qinfo2_12 -- None of these : How do you prefer to get information to protect yourself from cyber threats?
qinfo2_11_ -- Other (please specify) : How do you prefer to get information to protect yourself from cyber threats?
qgcs1 -- There is a Government of Canada awareness campaign created to inform Canadians about cyber security and the simple steps they can take to protect themselves online. Can you name this campaign ?
qgcs2 -- What is the name of the campaign?
qgcs2_code -- (Coded) What is the name of the campaign?
qgcs3 -- Have you seen, heard, or read anything from the Government of Canada with the title Get Cyber Safe that talked about online threats and how to protect yourself?
qgcs4_1 -- Visited the GetCyberSafe.ca website : Where did you see, hear, or read this?
qgcs4_2 -- Heard about it through a radio show, podcast : Where did you see, hear, or read this?
qgcs4_3 -- Read about it on social media : Where did you see, hear, or read this?
qgcs4_4 -- Saw an online video : Where did you see, hear, or read this?
qgcs4_5 -- Someone told me about it : Where did you see, hear, or read this?
qgcs4_6 -- Saw a segment on the news or in the newspaper : Where did you see, hear, or read this?
qgcs4_7 -- Other (please specify) : Where did you see, hear, or read this?
qgcs4_7_ -- Other (please specify) : Where did you see, hear, or read this?
d1 -- These last questions are about you and will be used strictly for statistical purposes to understand the results of the survey. How do you identify your gender?
d2 -- What is the highest level of formal education that you have completed to date?