Canadian Cybersecurity Network

100 Billion Dollars in Canadian investments are being placed into advanced manufacturing, energy, AI, defence and the technologies that will shape our future. But investment alone does not create prosperity. From our recent report: Cybersecurity is the New Infrastructure. Canada is building world class innovation, but future economic value will increasingly come from what we can protect and retain. Intellectual property, operational know how, AI models and proprietary processes are becoming some of our most valuable national assets. In co-authoring this article with Michael Huynh, we are giving a wake up call to companies to protect their crown jewels and for government to fund cybersecurity best practices with the funding envelope they are handing out. Thank you to Jennifer Ponton and Eric S. Charleston for their contribution. You can find the article here: https://lnkd.in/e7XVBbdq and in the Financial Post here: https://lnkd.in/ex98P2Y3 (note it might be gated). Protecting Canadian IP is not just about security. It is about protecting future revenue, competitiveness and prosperity for Canadians. The question is no longer simply who can innovate fastest. It is who can keep what they innovate. Jonathan Weekes, CRISC, Sophia Kudlyk, Mouna Hanna, Lindsey Maher , Patrick Bourk, Jennifer Ponton, Eric S. Charleston, John Ruffolo, Benjamin Bergen,  Patrick Searle, Mary Carmichael, Evgeniy Kharam, Robert Knoblauch, MBA, CISSP, Dmitry R., Daniel Blanc, Steve Waterhouse, CD, CISSP, Alexander Poizner🌸, Mark Carney, Sean Silcoff Mélanie Joly, François-Philippe Champagne, Evan Solomon

Trust is the Product. This story shows that cybersecurity is no longer just protection in financial services. It is becoming the mechanism through which trust, participation, and competitive legitimacy are measured in the platform economy. A powerful new piece featuring leaders from DCPayments Paul Twigg and Pamela Draper explores why ecosystem security, AI, and digital trust are rapidly becoming foundational business infrastructure in Canada. https://lnkd.in/eUdmSBGp It was a pleasure doing the interview, you can also access the CCN Conversations podcast for more details here: https://lnkd.in/erEJ6HbS If the story is firewalled you can find our CyberVoices story here: https://lnkd.in/eXXxgnZG

Ottawa in the news for the wrong reason. Let's shut down these hackers. https://lnkd.in/eAZSgnw2

A lot of people are waiting for experience before they start. But in cybersecurity, experience is often something you create yourself. “You have to prove it by doing projects or having certain experiences beforehand.” In the latest episode of CCN Conversations, William Mailhot shares practical advice for students, newcomers, and anyone trying to break into the industry. From hands-on projects to networking and self-learning, this conversation is a strong reminder that initiative still matters. Listen now and join the conversation (link in comments). #Cybersecurity #Careers #Networking #Community #Leadership

Excited to announce that Securetron has joined CCN as a business partner. You can find out more about them here: https://securetron.net/ You can easily join CCN as a business partner here: https://lnkd.in/exi_T8_6 The cost is low and the benefits high. Find out about all the great companies who support the community here: https://lnkd.in/eQ6eCzW3

Signal we are tracking: Organizations are starting to require proof of cybersecurity maturity from partners. Why it matters: Supply chains are becoming enforcement mechanisms. What leaders should do: Assess your position now. Do not wait to be excluded. If this is showing up in your partner ecosystem, interested in your view: https://lnkd.in/e-mQcAmh #Cybersecurity #SupplyChainSecurity #DigitalTrust #CyberRisk #CyberMaturity #CanadianCybersecurity #BusinessStrategy #CyberLeadership

HELP CCN is looking for a manufacturing executive who would be interested in being part of our national CCN Conversations Podcast as well as part of an article we are writing on cybersecurity and supply chain risks. If you are interested or have suggestions or know someone that would be great send us an email at Contact us: https://lnkd.in/ezXstTKH with the title Manufacturing executive - CCN Podcast

In case you missed it. In this Faces of Cyber feature, Cary Johnson challenges one of the biggest assumptions in cybersecurity awareness training. How do we actually measure whether it works? After years in phishing simulation and human risk reduction, Cary argues that the industry has focused too heavily on activity and not enough on measurable impact. More training does not automatically mean less risk. This piece explores why scientific measurement, baselining, and behavioral insight may be the missing pieces organizations need to truly understand human risk. A strong read for leaders thinking about awareness, resilience, and what effective security programs should actually look like. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/esF8Jfbt #Cybersecurity #FacesOfCyber #HumanRisk #SecurityAwareness #CanadianCybersecurity #CyberLeadership

Your next cybersecurity opportunity could already be waiting on the CCN Job Board. From technical roles to leadership positions, companies across Canada are hiring right now. No endless scrolling through unrelated jobs. Just cybersecurity. Check out the latest openings or post a role for free: https://lnkd.in/d_9qi-bh #CybersecurityJobs #CyberCareers #CanadianCybersecurity #NowHiring #CyberTalent #TechJobs

Excited to announce that IRM Consulting & Advisory has joined CCN as a business partner. You can find out more about them here: https://irmcon.com/ You can easily join CCN as a business partner here: https://lnkd.in/exi_T8_6 The cost is low and the benefits high.