Vision
A safe and trusted environment for New Brunswickers to thrive as a digital society.
New Brunswick cyber security will be trusted, agile and solution focused.
Goals
Protect New Brunswick’s information and systems.
- Information is confidential, trusted and available to citizens when needed
- Cyber security is delivered effectively and consistently to all of government
Balance cyber risk with benefits.
- A culture of cyber-safety is in place province-wide
- Cyber security decisions are based on reliable information
Protect better, smarter, faster.
- Cyber security solutions are increasingly automated and integrated
- GNB cyber security solutions adapt quickly to changing threats and needs
Build cyber trust.
Citizens trust GNB to deliver digital services safely and securely
Train, gain, retain.
- All employees are trained on cyber security practices
- Employees have the skills to keep government information secure
- GNB has a workplace that attracts and retains skilled cyber security professionals
Challenges and opportunities
Lack of awareness: Strategy implementation will include awareness and education, metrics, appropriate responsibilities
Funding issues: Strategy identifies key areas where investment is needed to provide the right level of protection for GNB.
Global cyber trends: Strategy will support faster and better-informed decisions regarding new technologies.
Organizational readiness: Innovative recruitment and training will promote and sustain organizational readiness.
Sustainability: Strategy will be revisited on a regular basis to meet the changing needs of government.
Measuring success
At the heart of our cyber strategy are realistic goals that are within our control and that can be measured. Our approach adopts simple goals that everyone can understand along with simple measures to show our progress. Everyone has a role to play in cyber safety. By each doing our bit, we collectively reduce risks and increase benefits.
Conclusion
This strategy will help position New Brunswick to provide best value for cyber security investments.
