Table of Contents Executive Summary....................................................................................................................................1 Canada’s Place in a Digital World The Importance of Cyber Security The Vision of the National Cyber Security Strategy: Security and prosperity in the digital age Scope of the Strategy Implementing the Strategy Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................7 Building on Canada’s Accomplishments in a Dynamic Cyber Landscape Security and Resilience............................................................................................................................12 Strategic Context: The Evolution of the Cyber Threat Cybercrime and Advanced Cyber Threats The Growing Impact Public Consultation on Cyber Security Secure and Resilient Canadian Systems Cyber Innovation......................................................................................................................................19 Strategic Context: Expanding Frontiers of Cyber Security New Horizons of Technology and Business Development Building on the Benefits of Digital Technology Advancing 21st Century Skills and Knowledge Public Consultation on Cyber Security An Innovative and Adaptive Cyber Ecosystem Leadership and Collaboration..................................................................................................................26 Strategic Context: Collaborating to Realize the Benefits of Digital Life Raising Baseline Cyber Security in Canada Federal Cyber Security Leadership in a Dynamic Environment Public Consultation on Cyber Security Effective Leadership, Governance, and Collaboration Workbook Glossary..................................................................................................................................33 i of III • NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY STRATEGY