Archives: NC-CIPSeR

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

What Are Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)? Canada’s Next Energy Frontier

What Are Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)? Canada's Next Energy Frontier As Canada advances toward a cleaner energy future, Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are quickly emerging as a transformative technology—not just for their ability to deliver low-carbon energy, but for their potential to strengthen sovereignty, resilience, and security in remote... More

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Unraveling the Complexity: How Canada Can Build a Clearer, Stronger Approach to Critical Infrastructure Risk Assessment

Unraveling the Complexity: How Canada Can Build a Clearer, Stronger Approach to Critical Infrastructure Risk Assessment This is simply a conversation starter. At NC-CIPSeR, a question we often hear is: “Does Canada have a standard way to assess risk?” The answer, like the risks themselves, is far from simple. With so many risk assessment... More

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

National Economic Security Lists

Canada’s National Economic Security List: What It Means for Critical Infrastructure & How We Can Use It On February 6, 2025, the Government of Canada released the Sensitive Technology List (STL)—the first in a series of national security-focused lists under the National Economic Security List (NESL) initiative. This marks a critical step... More

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Energy Security and Resilience: SMR’s in the Arctic

SMR Energy Security and Resilience: The Arctic In the face of evolving global threats and the growing urgency of energy security and resilience, the need for innovative approaches to critical infrastructure protection has never been greater. Let's push the boundaries of risk assessment and engage with visionaries who think beyond traditional... More

Friday, January 17, 2025

Global Geopolitical Shifts: A Call for Unity and Action in Protecting Critical Infrastructure

Global Geopolitical Shifts: A Call for Unity and Action in Protecting Critical Infrastructure As the world faces growing geopolitical instability, safeguarding critical infrastructure (CI) has never been more urgent. Recent commitments from NATO to protect undersea infrastructure and modernization efforts by NORAD highlight the global focus on... More

Friday, October 18, 2024

Exploring Canada’s Bill C-26: Opportunities for Critical Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Research

Exploring Canada's Bill C-26: Opportunities for Critical Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Research The passage of Bill C-26, formally titled "An Act Respecting Cyber Security (ARCS)," represents a significant step forward in protecting Canada's critical infrastructure. As a multi-sectoral piece of legislation, it is designed to address emerging... More

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Calibrating Our Vision with the 2024 CSSP Call for Proposals – NC-CIPSeR

Calibrating Our Vision with the 2024 CSSP Call for Proposals The Canadian Safety and Security Program (CSSP) has unveiled its 2024 Call for Proposals, focusing on critical areas like wildfire intelligence, mass care in emergencies, identifying and mitigating risk with small modular nuclear reactors and critical infrastructure protection. This... More

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Carleton Immersive Media Studio & NC-CIPSeR Collaborate

The National Centre for Critical Infrastructure Protection, Security and Resilience (NC-CIPSeR) is thrilled to announce our collaboration with Dr. Steve Fai and his team from Carleton Immersive Media Studio (CIMS). Dr. Fai and his team have been spearheading the innovative "Imagining Canada's Digital Twin" initiative, a platform that shows great... More

Thursday, July 18, 2024

AI to Help Combat Insider Threats

We are excited to share the latest research on leveraging AI to help combat insider threats in Canada's critical infrastructure! Our team at TT-ISDA, in collaboration with Project CANVAS, has developed an innovative Attribute Property Mapping System (APMS) using ChatGPT-3.5 to identify and possibly help mitigate insider threats. Key Highlights: In... More

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Energizing Protection: Launching the Energy Sector Task Force

In an era where the security and resilience of our energy infrastructure are more crucial than ever, today's kick-off meeting for the Energy Sector Task Force fuels collective action and innovation. Hosted with the partnership from government, industry, and academia, this inaugural gathering signals a robust commitment to exploring Canada’s... More

Saturday, March 2, 2024

Unlocking the Potential of Shared Data: An Invitation to Governments and Industries

In the era of digital transformation, data has emerged as a cornerstone of innovation, driving advancements in various sectors including government, industry, and academia. At the National Centre for Critical Infrastructure Protection, Security, and Resilience (NC-CIPSeR), we recognize the immense value that can be unlocked through the... More

Monday, February 26, 2024

Opportunities: Co-op, Internships, Field Placement, Volunteers

Welcome to the future of critical infrastructure protection in Canada, spearheaded by the National Centre for Critical Infrastructure Protection and Security Resilience (NC-CIPSeR). The National Cooperative Program is more than just a collaborative effort; it's an integrated platform offering a range of opportunities: Co-op Placements: Engage in... More

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