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==== Canada ==== Since 2010, Canada has had a cybersecurity strategy.<ref>{{cite news |title=Government of Canada Launches Canada's Cyber Security Strategy |url=http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/government-of-canada-launches-canadas-cyber-security-strategy-1328661.htm |access-date=1 November 2014 |work=Market Wired |date=3 October 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141102175904/http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/government-of-canada-launches-canadas-cyber-security-strategy-1328661.htm |archive-date=2 November 2014 }}</ref><ref name="Canada's Cyber Security Strategy">{{cite web |title=Canada's Cyber Security Strategy |url=http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/cbr-scrt-strtgy/index-eng.aspx |website=Public Safety Canada |publisher=Government of Canada |access-date=1 November 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141102175701/http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/cbr-scrt-strtgy/index-eng.aspx |archive-date=2 November 2014 }}</ref> This functions as a counterpart document to the National Strategy and Action Plan for Critical Infrastructure.<ref name="Government of Canada" /> The strategy has three main pillars: securing government systems, securing vital private cyber systems, and helping Canadians to be secure online.<ref name="Canada's Cyber Security Strategy" /><ref name="Government of Canada">{{cite web |title=Action Plan 2010β2015 for Canada's Cyber Security Strategy |url=http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/ctn-pln-cbr-scrt/index-eng.aspx |website=Public Safety Canada |publisher=Government of Canada |access-date=3 November 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141102173436/http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/ctn-pln-cbr-scrt/index-eng.aspx |archive-date=2 November 2014 }}</ref> There is also a Cyber Incident Management Framework to provide a coordinated response in the event of a cyber incident.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cyber Incident Management Framework For Canada |url=http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/cbr-ncdnt-frmwrk/index-eng.aspx#_Toc360619104 |website=Public Safety Canada |publisher=Government of Canada |access-date=3 November 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141102213822/http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/cbr-ncdnt-frmwrk/index-eng.aspx#_Toc360619104 |archive-date=2 November 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Action Plan 2010β2015 for Canada's Cyber Security Strategy |url=http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/ctn-pln-cbr-scrt/index-eng.aspx |website=Public Safety Canada |publisher=Government of Canada |access-date=1 November 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141102173436/http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/ctn-pln-cbr-scrt/index-eng.aspx |archive-date=2 November 2014 }}</ref> The [[Canadian Cyber Incident Response Centre]] (CCIRC) is responsible for mitigating and responding to threats to Canada's critical infrastructure and cyber systems. It provides support to mitigate cyber threats, technical support to respond & recover from targeted cyber attacks, and provides online tools for members of Canada's critical infrastructure sectors.<ref>{{cite web |title=Canadian Cyber Incident Response Centre |url=http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/ntnl-scrt/cbr-scrt/ccirc-ccric-eng.aspx |website=Public Safety Canada |access-date=1 November 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141008035436/http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/ntnl-scrt/cbr-scrt/ccirc-ccric-eng.aspx |archive-date=8 October 2014 }}</ref> It posts regular cybersecurity bulletins<ref>{{cite web |title=Cyber Security Bulletins |url=http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/cybr-ctr/index-eng.aspx |website=Public Safety Canada |access-date=1 November 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141008194739/http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/cybr-ctr/index-eng.aspx |archive-date=8 October 2014 }}</ref> & operates an online reporting tool where individuals and organizations can report a cyber incident.<ref>{{cite web |title=Report a Cyber Security Incident |url=http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/ntnl-scrt/cbr-scrt/rprt-eng.aspx |website=Public Safety Canada |publisher=Government of Canada |access-date=3 November 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141111212708/http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/ntnl-scrt/cbr-scrt/rprt-eng.aspx |archive-date=11 November 2014 }}</ref> To inform the general public on how to protect themselves online, Public Safety Canada has partnered with STOP.THINK.CONNECT, a coalition of non-profit, private sector, and government organizations,<ref>{{cite news |title=Government of Canada Launches Cyber Security Awareness Month With New Public Awareness Partnership |url=http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/government-canada-launches-cyber-security-awareness-month-with-new-public-awareness-1706660.htm |access-date=3 November 2014 |work=Market Wired |publisher=Government of Canada |date=27 September 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141103225408/http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/government-canada-launches-cyber-security-awareness-month-with-new-public-awareness-1706660.htm |archive-date=3 November 2014 }}</ref> and launched the Cyber Security Cooperation Program.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cyber Security Cooperation Program |url=http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/ntnl-scrt/cbr-scrt/cprtn-prgrm/index-eng.aspx |website=Public Safety Canada |access-date=1 November 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141102184754/http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/ntnl-scrt/cbr-scrt/cprtn-prgrm/index-eng.aspx |archive-date=2 November 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Cyber Security Cooperation Program |url=http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/ntnl-scrt/cbr-scrt/cprtn-prgrm/index-eng.aspx |website=Public Safety Canada |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141102184754/http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/ntnl-scrt/cbr-scrt/cprtn-prgrm/index-eng.aspx |archive-date=2 November 2014 |date=16 December 2015 }}</ref> They also run the GetCyberSafe portal for Canadian citizens, and Cyber Security Awareness Month during October.<ref>{{cite web |title=GetCyberSafe |url=http://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/index-eng.aspx |website=Get Cyber Safe |publisher=Government of Canada |access-date=3 November 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141111210737/http://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/index-eng.aspx |archive-date=11 November 2014 }}</ref> Public Safety Canada aims to begin an evaluation of Canada's cybersecurity strategy in early 2015.<ref name="Government of Canada" />
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