Introduction
Our Response
CYBER SECURITY SNAPSHOT:
PASSWORD SMARTS
This new Cyber Security Strategy reflects the perspectives from the
Cyber Review. It also recognizes that while cyber threats are growing in
Christine loves the convenience of the cloud.
She created one central account online that
sophistication and magnitude, there is enormous potential for Canadian
manages everything from her computer, her
digital innovation and expertise in cyber security. It is designed to be
smartphone, her fitness tracker, and even
adaptable and to account for a continuously changing cyber landscape.
her home security system. Through the
Our National Cyber Security Strategy establishes three goals in response to
are linked, her photos and videos are
evolving threats, emerging opportunities, and the need for collaborative action:
• Secure and Resilient Canadian Systems
• An Innovative and Adaptive Cyber Ecosystem
• Effective Leadership and Collaboration
The federal government will lead the effort to achieve these goals in an
era when cyber security is not just a necessity, but a competitive advantage
for Canada.
cloud, her email and social media accounts
uploaded automatically, and any updates to
her calendar appear across all her devices.
Christine always uses the same password
so that it’s easy for her to remember. When
she hears about a data breach affecting her
email account, she realizes that someone
could use her email password to access her
cloud account. Concerned about protecting
her privacy and her information, Christine
creates a new, strong password, which she
varies slightly for other online services.
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