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Federal Government Launches Cybersecurity Certification Program for SMBs
Thursday, August 15, 2019
Program hopes to protect small and medium-sized businesses from cyber threats and increase consumer confidence
Vancouver, BC, August 15, 2019--(T-Net)--The Government of Canada announced this week that it has launched a new CyberSecure Canada certification program.
Minister of Finance Bill Morneau made the announcement at the University of New Brunswick's Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity. Minister Morneau also announced funding for TechImpact, to help the organization with a talent development pilot for the cybersecurity sector.
CyberSecure Canada is a voluntary cyber security certification program that hopes to help small and medium-sized organizations achieve a baseline level of cyber security, giving their customers greater confidence and providing these organizations with a competitive advantage.
The CyberSecure Canada program, an initiative under the National Cyber Security Strategy, also supports Canada'sDigital Charter, specifically the "Safety and Security" principle focused on ensuring the security of Canada's digital and data platforms and on keeping Canadians safe in the digital world.
The talent development initiative will focus on cybersecurity, in partnership with educational institutions and the private sector, and is expected to create up to 70 highly skilled jobs. Through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, the Government of Canada is providing $997,000 to TechImpact to develop and deliver the project.
The Government of Canada believes that trust is the foundation for economic growth and innovation. When Canadians have confidence that their data and transactions are safe and their privacy is respected, it makes room for the kind of innovation and a strong economy that works for everyone.
"There's so much Canadians can do online—from connecting with friends and family, to personal shopping, to building a business. This online activity is good for our economy and helps create good, well-paying jobs. At the same time, it's critical that Canadians feel confident about the security of their interactions and information. Today's announcement is an investment in skills, in businesses and in the future of our economy." said The Honourable Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance.
"As the Government of Canada's authority on cyber security, and as part of the Communications Security Establishment, the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security has over 70 years of experience protecting Canada's most sensitive information and networks. Canadian businesses are being, and will continue to be, targeted by cyber threat actors. Many of the most common cyber threats can be mitigated through awareness and best practices. CyberSecure Canada will help raise the cyber security bar for small and medium organizations across Canada and build confidence in our digital economy."
- Scott Jones, Head, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security
"As Canada's national accreditation body, SCC will rigorously assess the experts who certify organizations under this important program. Small businesses drive Canada's economy, and we are pleased to be part of this effort to protect their data and digital systems." stated Elias Rafoul, Vice-President of Accreditation Services, Standards Council of Canada.
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