@merlin.mb.caWe’re taking a look back to when MERLIN took some time to strengthen our cybersecurity understanding
Phishing is one of the most common ways digital risks can make their way into an organization, which makes knowing what to look for an important part of staying secure
@merlin.mb.caMeet Kyla, one of the team members helping protect MB’s education network
“Don't let haste lead to a breach. Take a moment to verify.” Check the link, confirm the request, question something that seems; you off can prevent hours of recovery & help keep systems secure
@merlin.mb.caYour session provided valuable, straightforward guidance on prevention, mitigation, and recovery, helping our members think through how to strengthen resilience and be better prepared when the unexpected happens.
@merlin.mb.caWe appreciated hearing about the strategy, successes, challenges, as well as the opportunities for collaboration across Manitoba’s ed community. Your insights helped spark important conversations about AI literacy, learner transitions, workforce readiness, and responsible AI adoption.
@merlin.mb.caYour overview of the EIS 2026 annual enhancement, SharePoint migration, and report card data collection schema changes helped our members better understand what’s ahead and prepare for these important transitions.
@merlin.mb.caYour session sparked valuable ideas about how we can thoughtfully leverage AI to support our teams and strengthen the work we do across our education community.
@merlin.mb.caand reduce the burden of responding to security alerts while strengthening cybersecurity across MERLIN member organizations.
@merlin.mb.caThrough MERLIN, MB’s education community can access CIRA’s Cybersecurity Awareness Training, a Canadian solution designed to help staff recognize, prevent & respond to cyber threats before they happen
Contact [email protected] to learn more
@merlin.mb.caWe’re bringing back some of our MERLIN team’s password pet peeves
One way to make managing strong, unique passwords easier is with a password manager like Bitwarden, which is available to MERLIN Partner Program members; including no-cost licensing for eligible members
@merlin.mb.caCybersecurity Awareness Month is the perfect opportunity to review the cybersecurity services available to MERLIN Partner Program members.
You already have access to these tools; are they being leveraged by your team?
@thompsonclassroom.bsky.socialToday was the @merlin.mb.ca Partner Program Meeting which meant it was time to capture ALL the media content
📸 Thank you Diane for making sure I also got my photo taken!
@merlin.mb.caJoin Bitwarden and MERLIN for a free virtual professional development session exploring Bitwarden Password Manager: a secure and easy-to-use platform designed to help organizations safely store, manage, and share passwords and sensitive information.
@merlin.mb.ca📅 New Month, New Focus
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and we’re highlighting safe digital practices. Expect practical tips, tools, and reminders to help keep Manitoba’s education community secure online.
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@merlin.mb.ca⛔The MERLIN office will be closed on September 30, 2026
💫Missing us? You can learn more about MERLIN 24/7 at www.merlin.mb.ca
@thompsonclassroom.bsky.socialI kicked off the week in Brandon discussing AI
I was joined by staff from MESC and Turtle Mountain SD as we explored how AI works, potential applications in classrooms & ethical considerations
Thank you to everyone who spent their day with me & for MESC for being such gracious hosts!
@merlin.mb.caWe're highlighting a couple of MB-focused learning experiences available through Minecraft Edu: Manito Ahbee Aki & Pimachiowin Aki
These experiences offer students another way to learn about Indigenous knowledge, culture, community & relationships with the land
@merlin.mb.caJoin @manacemb.bsky.social for #MTSPDDay at St Paul’s High School in Wpg
Whether you’re new to educational technology or already have a few tools in your toolkit, there’s something to explore.
📅 Register now; MERLIN will be there!
@merlin.mb.caCybersecurity is a year-round priority and it takes skilled people to help keep Manitoba’s education technology environment secure.
We’re currently hiring a Senior IT Security Consultant to join the MERLIN team
View the posting: jobsearch.gov.mb.ca/advancedResu...
@merlin.mb.caPlease join us in welcoming Dirk Nyhof to the MERLIN team!
Dirk is joining us as a Senior Consultant, IT Security, bringing experience in cybersecurity and education technology to the role.
Welcome to MERLIN, Dirk! 👋
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