Canada’s intelligence agency, CSIS, has issued a serious warning about escalating foreign threats targeting government systems, private-sector organizations, and critical technologies. CSIS Director Dan Rogers revealed that China and Russia are aggressively pursuing sensitive Canadian information and advanced technology, while also seeking a strategic foothold in the Arctic. These efforts include cyber and non-cyber espionage, with Chinese operatives attempting to recruit Canadians with military expertise.
The report also exposes Russia’s use of complex procurement networks to funnel Canadian technology into its war efforts in Ukraine. Investigations show that front companies in Europe and Hong Kong have moved millions of dollars’ worth of Canadian aerospace and electronic components to Russia, despite sanctions. This highlights the urgent need for stronger export controls and protection of Canadian innovation from exploitation by hostile states.
CSIS further warns that Canadians’ data is increasingly at risk when stored under foreign jurisdictions, creating opportunities for adversarial governments to weaponize information. Businesses and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) must prioritize robust cybersecurity strategies, supply chain security, and compliance with Canadian data residency requirements to safeguard against these evolving global threats.
Original article courtesy of TheGlobeAndMail.com
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