Nation-states are building arsenals of zero-day exploits and other cyber weapons to stage surveillance, intelligence gathering and military strikes in cyberspace. In this episode of Big Tech, Taylor Owen speaks with Nicole Perlroth, New York Times cybersecurity journalist and author of This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends: The Cyberweapons Arms Race.
Jun. 8 – 1:30 p.m. EDT (UTC–04:00): As part of CIGI’s continued work on reimagining a modern Canadian national security strategy, we are pleased to host Vincent Rigby, national security and intelligence advisor to the prime minister of Canada. Rigby will discuss his role in responding to national security challenges; a question period moderated by Aaron Shull will follow. Please note that the date for this event has been updated.
May 18 – 1:30 p.m. EDT (UTC–04:00): Shelly Bruce, chief of the Communications Security Establishment, joins CIGI for a virtual event focused on the importance of deterring malicious cyber operations and technologically enabled risks to Canada’s national security. A question period moderated by Aaron Shull will follow.
Fifth-generation (5G) networks are the building blocks of the new digital economy; therefore, standardization of these networks is essential to building a strong foundation. In this policy brief, Michel Girard explains how Canada, Mexico and the United States need to establish common standards for these networks to maximize the benefits for users across the continent.
Please join us in welcoming BGen Robert Mazzolin to CIGI as a senior fellow. He serves as the chief cybersecurity strategist at RHEA Group and has held notable appointments with the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence.
With an outdated set of rules and dysfunctional working practices, the World Trade Organization (WTO) finds itself in a “whatever it takes” moment. In this article, Hector Torres discusses the geopolitical tensions that are sure to impact meaningful reform at the WTO.
Apr. 22 – 1:30 p.m. EDT (UTC–04:00): Are COVID-19 vaccine shortages ahead? And if they are, will protectionist policies determine who can access the vaccine? Join Simon J. Evenett for a discussion on the root causes of vaccine shortages and how governments can respond to mounting trade tensions. A question period moderated by Robert Fay will follow.
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