Information Technology Security

The Government of Canada is resolute in its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of Canadians. Within the Department of National Defence (DND) the Communications Security Establishment (CSE) is the Government of Canada's national centre of cryptological expertise.

The CSE provides advice and guidance regarding the protection of the Government of Canada's information assets and information infrastructures by:

• supporting the development of IT security policy and standards for the Government;
• analyzing vulnerabilities in IT products, systems and networks, and recommending appropriate countermeasures;
• approving cryptographic, computer and network security products and systems for the protection of electronic information and electronic commerce;
• developing and supporting the development of IT security products, systems and services; and
• providing IT security consulting services in support of the Government of Canada's programs and initiatives.

Security information services enable secure connectivity between government departments and Canadian citizens and businesses. Expertise in information security makes CSE a trusted partner in the supply of "made-for-Canada" solutions to protect information, to enable a secure network environment, to prevent loss or corruption of client and government information, and to provide privacy protection for on-line client transactions. The security engineering and accreditation services provided by CSE to key secure infrastructure initiatives are being implemented by Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) as a core component of Government On-Line.

CSE's Information Technology Security program provides leadership and support to many secure e-government initiatives, such as Government On-Line, the Strategic Information Management/Information Technology Initiative, Critical Infrastructure Protection, the Government Emergency Operations Co-ordination Centre and the Government of Canada Public Key Infrastructure.

For more information on the Communications Security Establishment, visit their web site at: http://www.cse-cst.gc.ca.

For more information contact the National Defence On-Line Program Manager