FortiSec

FortiSec Academy · Quebec SMBs

Cybersecurity is a practice, not a memorization exercise.

Bilingual cybersecurity and risk training for Quebec small and medium-sized businesses. Realistic scenarios, practical decisions and usable procedures—not just videos and quizzes.

English by default · French available · Program under development and validation

Initial catalog

Six courses focused on real-world risks

Employee microlearning is designed for self-paced online delivery. The leadership workshop is instructor-led. Each course is structured around observable objectives, role-specific scenarios and relevant assessments.

A01In development

Phishing and Digital Fraud

Recognize risky requests, verify messages through trusted channels, and report fraud attempts—including unexpected MFA prompts.

All employees · 20–25 min · Online

Scenario: a familiar contact requests an urgent sign-in.

A03Pilot prototype

Payment Fraud and Supplier Verification

Validate payables, authenticate suppliers, verify banking changes, and protect the final payment-release step.

Accounts payable, procurement and approvers · 30–35 min · Online

Scenario: a supplier changes bank details just before a payment deadline.

A04In development

Personal Information and Quebec Law 25

Recognize personal information, limit access and disclosure, and promptly report privacy incidents.

Employees handling data · 20–25 min · Online

Practical awareness—not a Law 25 compliance certification.

A05In development

First Response to a Cyber Incident

Identify a suspected incident, stop risky activity, notify the right contact and preserve useful information.

All employees · 15–20 min · Online

Requires the SMB's own incident-escalation contacts.

A07In development

Generative AI and Data Confidentiality

Select authorized AI uses, protect company information, understand files and connectors, and verify AI-generated results.

AI users · 20–25 min · Online

Scenario: should a client file be uploaded to an AI assistant?

D01In development

Cyber Risk Decisions for Business Leaders

Identify critical operations, prioritize cyber risks, assign accountability and draft a practical 90-day action plan.

Owners and leaders · 20-min preparation + 90-min workshop + 30-min follow-up

Live: video meeting or in person.

Our learning approach

Learn. Apply. Verify.

01 — Realistic decisions

Learners work through practical situations, including legitimate requests and fraudulent requests that can look credible.

02 — Usable controls

Each course is linked to actions, escalation contacts and procedures the business can actually use.

03 — Evidence-based assessment

Actions and reasoning are assessed. A03's scoring thresholds remain experimental until a real-participant pilot.

FortiSec Academy does not replace technical safeguards, bank verification, internal policies or professional legal advice. Demonstration scenarios use fictional information only.