In this article, The NATO Associations Nicole Dougherty examines the role of Chinese hackers in the destruction of Nortel, and how it benefitted Huawei.
Category: Cyber Security and Information Warfare
The NAOC’s Cyber Security and Information Warfare Program looks to explain in-depth the widespread developments, incidents and threats pertaining to security’s newest domain. Cyberspace consists of all the physical and digital networks which underpin today’s information infrastructure and is therefore integral to all aspects of security. This page aims to help Canadians stay informed on this increasingly pivotal realm.
Know The CCDCOE: Interview with Director Col. Jaak Tarien
Touraj Riazi had the privilege of interviewing Col. Jaak Tarien, Director of NATO’s Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE). The interview concentrates on the functions of the CCDCOE and how they enhance the Alliance’s cybersecurity. Canada is currently in the process of joining the CCDCOE.
Huawei – A Threat to the Canadian Five Eyes Membership?
Huawei presents a significant risk to Canada’s membership in Five Eyes. How do other members in Five Eyes view the security threat of Huawei and how can Canada keep its ties with fellow allies?
How Did Canada Thwart Cyber Threats To Its Elections?
Cyber attackers present a real threat to the integrity of democracy’s most important element: the electoral process. Avneet explores how Canada confronted cyber threats during the election.
Corporate Self-Defence in the Wild West of Cyberspace
What risks do governments face when barely any international regulations guides private sector actions in cyber space?
How Canada is Protecting its Critical Infrastructure from Cyberattacks
In this article, James Cho reviews how Canada is protecting its critical infrastructure from cyberattacks. He examines the 2015 cyberattack on Ukraine’s power grid as an example of cyberattack on infrastructure and introduces the goals of the new National Cyber Security Action Plan by Canadian Centre for Cyber Security.
Filling Gaps: Cyberspace & Grey Zone Dangers
States always attempt to act in accordance with international law but what happens when none exists?
Part Two: White Supremacy in the Digital World
In part two of her series on digital white supremacy, Emma Tallon analyzes how governments around the world are confronting the increasing cyber threats.
Part One: White Supremacy in the Digital World
In part one of a two-part series, Emma Tallon analyses the rise of white supremacy in the digital world, and reflects on its ongoing threats to human security.
The Reality of Social Media and Data Collection: Netflix’s “The Great Hack”
With Netflix’s release of “The Great Hack” late July 2019, Tiffany Kwok reflects on the actions of Cambridge Analytica, and how the data scandal changed the way the world viewed social media data collection.