Cybersecurity Plan for Federal Government Takes Aim at ‘Inefficiencies, Blind Spots’

Published on May 22, 2024

The federal government has unfurled a new cybersecurity strategy aimed at protecting its vast array of computer systems and information banks against a growing variety of threats. The strategy released on May 22 says while the government has made progress on improving cybersecurity in recent years, the online dangers have advanced even faster. A renewed commitment is needed across departments and agencies to digitally deliver secure and reliable government services to Canadians, it says. The strategy acknowledges the government is an attractive target due to its holdings of personal information, valuable research data and other sensitive material. As a result, cyberattacks can have a significant effect on government operations, either through disruption of critical and essential services or through exposure of classified or personal information, it warns....

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