Communications Security Establishment
Canadians warned ‘troll farms’ could influence online debate before federal election: report
The centre says these online actors create social media accounts or hijack existing profiles, and even set up “troll farms” of employees paid to comment on traditional media websites Continue reading
‘The need to be more vigilant is there’ as 2019 election approaches: CSE
One of the government’s top experts on cybersecurity confirms his department is gearing up for possible cyberattacks and incursions during the 2019 election, but they’re not focused on one particular country. Continue reading
Canada’s cyberspy agency defends proposed new powers to go on offensive
A December report by leading Canadian cybersecurity researchers said there is no clear rationale for expanding the CSE’s mandate to conduct offensive operations. Continue reading
Here’s what you need to know about Canada’s ‘extraordinarily permissive’ new spying laws
The Liberal government’s updated national security legislation grants new powers to the Communications Security Establishment (CSE). Here’s what’s being proposed, and what isn’t. Continue reading
Should Canadian security agency be able to launch cyber attacks? Contentious new powers debated
Canada must develop the capabilities to actively defend its interests around the world from cyber attacks or risk being left in the dust. Continue reading
Most Canadians don’t really know much about Canada’s cyberspy agency
The 70-year-old cyberspy agency is now trying to emerge from the shadows, but a newly released survey suggests it is still little known to Canadians. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Nothing unCanadian about protecting ourselves, even if that means waging cyberwar
Intercepting and decoding foreign transmissions is nothing new; that kind of warfare is as old as the telegraph or even simple handwritten messages. Continue reading
Canadian security agency will soon be able to launch cyber attacks against terrorists
Among the new powers being granted to the Communications Security Establishment is the ability to launch cyber attacks. But who would they target? And why? Continue reading
Hactivist groups ‘very likely’ to target 2019 federal election: CSE
The last federal vote, held in 2015, was targeted by what officials described as “low sophistication” cyber attacks. There is no evidence that the final results were influenced. Continue reading
Canadian cyberspies look to the skies for security help at new headquarters in Ottawa
Canada’s secretive cyberspies have turned to the people who pat travellers down at the airport to bolster security at their new Ottawa headquarters amid heightened concern about sensitive leaks. Continue reading