Introduction communications networks that connect across the country and around the world, energy to heat our homes and power our industry, and air, train, and road travel we use every day. We tend to take this connectivity for granted, without pausing to reflect on its implications. Cyber security cannot be taken for granted. As the benefits and opportunities of technologies continue to grow, it is increasingly crucial to secure these technologies. Taking Stock of a Changing Landscape In 2016, the Government of Canada took the first step toward developing a new Cyber Security Strategy. The Cyber Review was launched to understand the cyber security implications of being a connected nation, CYBER SECURITY SNAPSHOT: THE BENEFITS OF BACKING UP Jacqueline is a small business owner who sells crafts through an online store. One day, and to position the Government of Canada to establish a new approach that Jacqueline receives an email from a customer reflects the challenges and opportunities we face. who is complaining about a broken piece. The customer attaches a picture of the product, The Cyber Review sought to take stock of the evolving threats in cyberspace, to understand and explore the ways that cyber security is becoming a driver of economic prosperity, and to determine the but when Jacqueline opens the attachment she finds that she is locked out of her computer. A message appears indicating that her computer will only be unlocked if she appropriate federal role in this digital age. The Cyber Review included pays a ransom of $1,000 to the perpetrator. in-depth engagement within the federal government cyber security Fortunately, Jacqueline regularly backs up community, an evaluation of our performance under the 2010 Strategy, as well as Canada’s first public consultation on cyber security. The her computer. She wipes her hard drive, eliminating the malware that was delivered through the email attachment and restores Government of Canada obtained insights and advice from experts, key the backup, which allows her to access all stakeholders, and engaged citizens. her documents. 8 of 35 • NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY STRATEGY