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The Role of the NREN in Canada’sCybersecurity Ecosystem

Kathryn Anthonisen, Vice President, External Relations |RISQ Colloq | December 1, 2016

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CANARIE:

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Accelerates Canadian innovation

Drives the adoption of transformative technologies

Ensures Canada continues to develop a vibrant knowledge economy

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You’re not alone…


It’s a growing and costly problem

Source: Deloitte World Economic Forum Global Risk Assessment 2016

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ANNUAL COST OF CYBERSECURITY, BILLIONS


Canadians are getting hit too…

> Websense 2014 study:• 36% of Canadian businesses had reported a cyber breach; real number likely higher

• Well- publicized breaches at Canada Revenue Agency and the National Research Council

• University of Calgary – ransomware attack

> In Québec:• 52% increase in cybercrime from 2012 – 2013

• Fraud, online harassment, child endangerment


Advances in technology making problem more complex


But there’s a bright side!

> Canada can lead!

> Serene – Risc Smart Cybersecurity Network• Network of Centres of Excellence

• Led by Université de Montréal

• 17 universities, plus private sector partners

• Focus on knowledge mobilization

> Ontario-Québec Cybersecurity R & D Challenge• public and private sector partners working to address sector-wide R & D challenges

• $3M initiative, funding 5 projects in 2 years

What’s the cybersecurity view of Canada’s

National Research and Education Network and

the institutions connected to it?


Joint Security Project

Goal: To develop a national view of NREN-connected institutions’ security positions.

Technology: Open-source network monitoring technology deployed; central platform will aggregate data and make it available to the data owners.

People: An IT person from each participating institution.

Process: Participants collaborate on a joint implementation strategy and policies governing data stewardship and handling threat alerts.

Funding: CANARIE funding to support institutional participation.


Result?

> Better understanding of the security positions of the NREN and NREN-connected institutions

> Identification of opportunities to heighten security position

> Opportunity to develop funding proposal for a comprehensive security program for NREN-connected institutions

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