Ottawa to roll out cybersecurity checks for defence contracts, Anand says
made the announcement Wednesday morning at the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries annual trade show in Ottawa, which is known as CANSEC.that threaten unclassified information and put supply chains at risk.
“Cyberthreats are growing here at home, too, where malicious cyber activities have targeted government and defence contractors and subcontractors,” she said.The federal government set aside $25 million in this year’s budget to develop the program over the next three years. It will be designed “in lockstep” with the United States so that certification will be recognized in both countries, Anand said.
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