Summary
In this episode of The Defender’s Log, host David Redekop interviews Sami Khoury, the Senior Official for Cybersecurity for the Government of Canada. With a career spanning 33 years at the Communication Security Establishment (CSE), Khoury shares how a coincidental job application blossomed into a lifelong passion for national security.
Khoury emphasizes that modern cyber defense is a team sport. He discusses the evolution of the CSE, particularly the 2018 creation of the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, which enabled crucial collaboration with the private sector. This partnership is vital for sharing threat intelligence and protecting Canada’s digital infrastructure, intellectual property, and economic security.
Addressing today’s top threat, Khoury identifies ransomware as a persistent and evolving challenge for Canadian organizations. He explains that attackers have shifted from just locking systems to data theft and extortion. While there’s no law against paying a ransom, he cautions that it fuels the criminal ecosystem and offers no guarantee of data recovery.
Ultimately, Khoury’s message is one of proactive defense and collaboration. He encourages organizations to build resilience and highlights CSE’s role in creating a safer digital space for all Canadians, underscoring that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility.
Full episode of The Defender’s Log here:
Cyber Warriors: Insights from Canada’s Cybersecurity Leader | Sami Khoury | The Defender’s Log
TL;DR
- Cyber Defense is a Team Sport: Protecting Canada’s digital infrastructure requires strong collaboration between the government’s Communication Security Establishment (CSE) and private sector companies to share threat intelligence.
- Ransomware is the #1 Threat: It remains the most significant and evolving danger to Canadian organizations. Attackers have shifted from just locking systems to data theft and extortion.
- Don’t Fuel the Fire: While it’s a business decision, paying ransoms funds the criminal ecosystem and offers no gu
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