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Deepdive: Canada's National Cyber Security Strategy, February 2025

Canada's 2025 National Cyber Security Strategy outlines a comprehensive plan to bolster the nation's digital defenses.  The strategy emphasizes collaboration with various sectors—provinces, territories, Indigenous communities, industry, and academia—to address evolving cyber threats.  Three key pillars guide this initiative:  partnering to protect Canadians and businesses, establishing Canada as a global cyber security leader, and detecting and disrupting cyber threat actors.  The strategy also addresses workforce development, research, and the creation of secure-by-design technologies.  Ultimately, the goal is to create a safe, open, and secure cyberspace for all Canadians.
https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/ntnl-cbr-scrt-strtg-2025/index-en.aspx

Public Report: Building Trust in AI Through a Cyber Risk-Based Approach

This February 2025 document, jointly published by the French National Cybersecurity Authority (ANSSI) and numerous international partners, presents a high-level analysis of cybersecurity risks associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. It emphasizes a risk-based approach to building trust in AI, focusing on vulnerabilities throughout the AI lifecycle, from data collection to deployment. The report highlights key attack vectors, including data poisoning, model extraction, and evasion techniques, and offers guidelines for developers, users, and policymakers to mitigate these risks. The document also stresses the importance of considering AI supply chain security and the need for ongoing international collaboration to address the evolving threat landscape. Finally, it includes checklists and recommendations for secure AI system implementation.
https://cyber.gouv.fr/en/publications/building-trust-ai-through-cyber-risk-based-approach
https://www.cyber.gc.ca/en/news-events/joint-guidance-building-trust-artificial-intelligence-through-cyber-risk-based-approach

Deepdive: Canada's Public Report on Iran's Sophisticated Social Engineering Campaigns

This report from the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security assesses the sophisticated social engineering and spear-phishing tactics employed by Iranian state-sponsored cyber actors. The report details how these actors create compelling online personas, often female, to build rapport with targets over extended periods. They leverage timely geopolitical events and emotional vulnerabilities to increase the success of their phishing campaigns. The targets are primarily individuals with access to valuable political, economic, or military information. The report concludes by discussing the increasing opportunities for such attacks due to online activity and advances in AI.
https://www.cyber.gc.ca/en/guidance/targeted-manipulation-irans-social-engineering-and-spear-phishing-campaigns

Cybersync: Cybersecurity News, February 4, 2025

In this episode, we uncover escalating cybersecurity threats—from exploited vulnerabilities and credential theft to state-sponsored attacks and targeted spyware—and how they impact businesses, journalists, and everyday users. We also highlight proactive strategies like multi-factor authentication, zero trust endpoint security, and robust training programs. Plus, we touch on evolving legal actions (like California’s ban on DeepSeek) and “AI for Good” grants that harness innovation for social impact. Tune in to stay informed and safeguard your digital world.

Public Report: Securing Edge Devices, Threats and Mitigations

In this episode, we delve into the cybersecurity threats facing edge devices—like VPN gateways, firewalls, and routers. We reveal how misconfigurations, exploited flaws, and denial-of-service attacks impact real-world cases involving Fortinet and Cisco products. You’ll learn about prompt patching, robust authentication, and centralized logging, along with how secure-by-design principles help manufacturers reduce vulnerabilities and strengthen overall network security. Finally, we’ll point you to additional resources for deeper insights.
https://www.cyber.gc.ca/en/guidance/security-considerations-edge-devices-itsm80101

CyberSync: February 3rd, 2025. World report & Cybersecurity News

February 3rd, 2025. Bringing to you aggregated world news & cybersecurity updates in one podcast show.

CyberSync: Week in Review, 31January 2025

Curated from multiple sources, LLM parsed and generated, one-stop cybersecurity week in review.

Deepdiving into the CISM certification - Certified Information Security Manager

The CISM exam tests expertise in information security management, covering governance, strategy, risk assessment, and response. It details certification requirements, including experience and ethics. Key topics include risk frameworks, control implementation, incident response, disaster recovery, and third-party risk. Communication strategies and security programs are emphasized. The guide also includes practice questions and a glossary for comprehensive exam prep.

Public Report on Canada's: National Cyber Threat Assessment 2025 - 2026

The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security reports (2025–2026) assess escalating cyber threats to Canada. They highlight state-sponsored attacks, mainly from China and Russia, targeting infrastructure and intellectual property. Rising ransomware and cybercrime, fueled by online tools, are also detailed. The reports examine AI-driven misinformation campaigns and the impact of emerging technologies like quantum computing and machine learning on cybersecurity risks.
https://www.cyber.gc.ca/en/guidance/national-cyber-threat-assessment-2025-2026

Public Report on Canada's: Cyber Security Readiness Goals

The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security's Cyber Security Readiness Goals (CRGs) provide 36 voluntary guidelines to strengthen Canada's critical infrastructure. Aligned with NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0, they are structured into six pillars with actionable recommendations to mitigate threats like ransomware and state-sponsored attacks. The CRGs promote a unified approach to cybersecurity, fostering collaboration, with future plans for sector-specific goals and a comprehensive readiness framework.
https://www.cyber.gc.ca/en/cyber-security-readiness/cyber-security-readiness-goals-securing-our-most-critical-systems