1. CYBER NB – A CALL TO ACTION
CYBER NB is a deliberate action plan to build upon our foundation and create a world-class industry cluster and supporting ecosystem in the Province
Cyber threats are real and growing – Driving policy, standards and accountability
NB will lead in Canada – National Epicentre for Cybersecurity
Opportunities NB is spearheading a cross Government effort
Appointed Director Cybersecurity to lead the plan – Allen Dillon
Government, Academia, Industry all have important roles and responsibilities
Collaboration nationally and internationally is an imperative
We are executing now – seizing the initiative in Canada and building strong relationships
Core Message:
We see cybersecurity as a top priority for opportunity and as critical for the future security of our Province
We have a plan and we are acting on it
We require collaboration in the Province and Federally
We are working with partners nationally and internationally

2. CYBER NB PLAN Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity CYBERSecure NB
Dedicated to securing NB systems and raising public/industry awareness to cybersecurity threats
Develop Awareness Campaigns/Education on cybersecurity
‘10 Steps to Cybersecurity’
‘Cybersecurity Health Check and Audit’
Policy development and expertise
On-line Training courses
Cybersecurity training for Government and Businesses
Corporate Finance training in cybersecurity
Security Operations Centre investments
Incentives to corporations that adopt ‘CyberEssentials’ skills
Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity
Dedicated research facility with laboratory and collaboration facilities
Key priority for government
This is ideally located in UNB with national and international collaboration in research
Essential element in executing key research for programs Canadian programs and industry engagement
UNB leadership engagement
CIC funding support
Develop technology transfer targets
National security research engagement
National Program investment
CYBERSmart NB
Represents a focused development of a cybersecurity educational pipeline to train new information security experts and accelerate workforce development
Raise awareness and capabilities in cybersecurity education
Alignment of Government assets in education
Support to institutions to realize goals
Execute ‘Boot camps’ to accelerate workforce development
Open to Public/Private cyber education partnerships
CYBERSpark NB
A foundational program to support the creation and continued growth of cybersecurity technologies, industry cluster and jobs in NB
Targeted investment and export agenda
New infrastructure
Access to capital
Establish National Centre for Cybersecurity
Host National & International events
CYBERInnovate NB
represents the establishment of a new incubator dedicated to start-ups and new tech development in cybersecurity
Home to regional, national and international industry collaboration
Leverage in Federal programs
Priority for investment attraction of new skills and companies
While still in draft format, the developing CYBER NB programs are in the 5 key areas listed on this graphic:
Cyberspark NB is a foundational program to the development and attraction of key industry players in cybersecurity. This includes the establishment of relevant facilities over a 5 year plan and ties to key financial services businesses in the US and Canada
CyberInnovate represents the establishment of a new Incubator dedicated to start-ups and new tech development in mature companies. This will be home to regional, national and international collaboration.
Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity is a dedicated research facility with laboratory and collaboration facilities. This is ideally located in UNB and essential to capturing key programs in Canada through Industrial Technological Benefits in Major Crown Procurements.
CyberSecure NB is a program dedicated to securing key systems in NB and being a model for cybersecurity leadership in Government, Corporate and Industrial Canada.
CyberSmart NB represents a series of initiatives aimed at excellence in cybersecurity education, coding and workforce development.
The aim of these 5 programs is to produce an ecosystem that is unparalleled for attraction, development and fostering of a sustainable cybersecurity workforce that will export nationally and internationally from NB.

3. CYBER SMART NB
Comprehensive Education and Workforce Development Strategy
Create Talent Pipeline to Support Growth of Cyber Security Cluster in New Brunswick

4. CYBER SMART NB OBJECTIVES:
To Meet the Talent Requirements of the NB Cyber Security and ICT Sectors and Contribute to National Talent Requirements.
To Ensure a Coordinated Approach to Talent Securement Within the Education, Training, Immigration and Recruitment Landscape.
To Ensure Collaboration Between Industry, Academia and Government in Talent Development and Securement.
To Lead the Development of a National Accreditation and Certification Model for Individuals Engaged in Cyber Security in Canada.

5. CYBER SMART NB
In order to meet our projected targets for the Talent Pipeline, the uptake has to increase across the board.
Universities and Colleges must increase their output.
Public Education must also increase it’s output.
Relevance and career mentoring/support will be paramount.
Co-operative Education programs will play a significant role
Involving relevant work experience as well as industry-based mentorship.
Across all levels
K-12
College
University

6. CYBER SMART NB
TALENT SECUREMENT LANDSCAPE

9. CYBER SMART NB
Working collaboratively with EECD to provide resources and opportunities to create opportunities for career awareness.
Working in concert with Post-Secondary (public and private) to ensure seamless integration.
To help change the culture of Career choice in NB.
Working in concert with InspireNB to both augment and take advantage of their careers database.
Working collaboratively with ICTC to engage industry members interested in helping to change the current culture.

10. CYBER SMART NB
Infiltrate existing courses with authentic and current content.
Computer Science 11-0
Computer Science 12-0
PDCP
BBT
Creation of new courses.
Cyber Security 11-0
Cyber Security 12-0
Virtual Coop
Sponsor Awareness Activities
CyberTitan
Big Data Challenge
Cyber Girls

11. CYBER SMART NB
Investigate the potential for dual credits and prioritized acceptance into post-secondary programs.
Investigate the potential of different concepts for education to include model schools located in close proximity to the Cyber Campus.
UTC
HTH 42

12. CYBER SMART NB Challenges: Current culture Dinner table conversations,
Doctors, Lawyers, Engineers…
Dinner table conversations,
Parents are also a factor in decision making
Policy
Takes time to change
Requires awareness and understanding of the need for change.
Time
We have less than 5 years
Systemic Inertia
Headware vs Hardware