a renewed approach to cyber security for canada

Prosperity and SecurityA Renewed Approach to Cyber

Security for Canada

SecTor Security Education Conference

November 14, 2017

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Introduction

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Government of Canada Cyber Security

The 2010 Cyber Security Strategy

Three pillars:

1. Securing Government Systems

2. Partnering to secure vital systems

outside the federal government

3. Helping Canadians to be secure online

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The 2010 Cyber Security Strategy

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The 2016 Cyber Review

Mandate letter commitment:

Lead a review of existing measures

to protect Canadians and our critical

infrastructure from cyber-threats

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The 2016 Cyber Review

● Input from a wide range of stakeholders

- 2,399 responses to individual questions from respondents across 10 provinces, 1 territory, and internationally

- Responses from business, cyber security industry members, academia, all levels of government, engaged citizens, and

others

- 90 paper submissions, including position papers from private, public, academic, and all ten critical infrastructure sectors

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The 2016 Cyber Review

● Three consistent themes:

- Privacy

- Collaboration

- Skilled cyber security personnel

● Constraints and barriers

● Potential areas for action

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Future Challenges and Opportunities

Future Role of the Federal Government

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Thank you

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