Global, domestic, political and economic uncertainty, and related social polarization, is exposing and creating new vulnerabilities.
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Exponentially increasing volume and complexity of national security threats to the economy.
Rise of foreign interference combined with a lack of understanding among Canadians and politicians has created new security vulnerabilities.
Canada's economic resilience depends on secure and safe critical infrastructure (CI) which is currently being undermined by cyber espionage, exfiltration of sensitive data, and disruptions of critical services and functions.
Ransomware is the most significant cyber threat facing Canadian organizations.
What's working
Supporting and coordinating prevention, detection, denial, response and recovery efforts on cyber and national security matters.
Working with operational and policy partners to fulfill key statutory obligations and provide the government with strategic advice on rapidly evolving and often sensitive issues.
Identifying and closing gaps in Canada's ability to address national security threats.
Coordinating and developing policies and implementation processes on cyber security, economic security, CI, hostile state activity and counter terrorism (e.g., listing of terrorist entities, radicalization to violence, travel abroad for terrorism-related purposes).