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The Role of the NREN in Canada’sCybersecurity Ecosystem
Kathryn Anthonisen, Vice President, External Relations |RISQ Colloq | December 1, 2016
Let’s connect!
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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…
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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
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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
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Advances in technology making problem more complex
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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?
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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.
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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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