Security in Canada

NEWSMAKERS: 

• The OpenNet Initiative announced the release of a new report by Helmi Norman and Jillian C. York.  Noman is a Senior Research Fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs, University of Toronto, and is a Berkman Center Research Affiliate. York is the coordinator for the OpenNet Initiative at the Berkman Center for Internet & Society. 

  West Censoring East: The Use of Western Technologies by Middle East Censors, 2010-2011

  The report analyzes the use of American and Canadian-made tools Websense, McAfee SmartFilter, and Netsweeper for the purpose of government-level filtering in the Middle East and North Africa. The investigation found that nine countries in the region utilize Western-made tools. A full media advisory follows. (Posted: April 7, 2001)

• Hackers Target Ottawa:  University of Calgary's Dr. Thomas Keenan is interviewed by CBC News concerning hackers targeting the Finance and Treasury Board in Ottawa (Updated: April 10, 2011)