Canadian government announces support to combat cyberattacks
by CM Staff
Quantum-Safe Canada will receive $675,000 for their project Laying the Foundations for a Quantum-Safe Canada, which raises awareness and preparedness of the quantum threat.
OTTAWA — On Aug. 16, the Minister of Public Safety, Marco Mendicino, announced federal support for Canada’s cyber defenses. Quantum-Safe Canada will receive $675,000 for their project Laying the Foundations for a Quantum-Safe Canada, which raises awareness and preparedness of the quantum threat. This funding is made available under the Cyber Security Cooperation Program.
The project will try and help strengthen Canada’s ability to prepare for and respond to the quantum threat; coordinating research, technology, tools and training. The project will also ensure that those charged with protecting the systems that Canadians rely on have knowledge and skills they need in the era of quantum computers.
The Cyber Security Cooperation Program supports projects under the Government of Canada’s National Cyber Security Strategy. It is also a key element of the government’s broader plan to bolster Canada’s cyber security. This is led by Bill C-26, which will try and protect Canadians and increase cyber security across the financial, telecommunications, energy and transportation sectors.
“In the 21st century, cyber security is national security. This project will help better protect Canadians against cyber threats, in particular the growing risk posed by quantum threats. More broadly, it’s an important element of our robust strategy to defend Canada and the crucial infrastructure that Canadians rely on.” said Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety.
