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The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the network of everyday web-enabled objects that can connect and exchange information. These “smart” objects include more than your computer, smartphone, or tablet. They include items like personal fitness trackers, TVs, thermostats, or cars. This list of...

This document presents the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security baseline cyber security controls wherein we attempt to apply the 80/20 rule (achieve 80% of the benefit from 20% of the effort) to the cyber security practices of small and medium organizations in Canada.

This document outlines several best practices for controlling permitted applications on your systems.

ITSP.70.012 Guidance for Hardening Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise is an UNCLASSIFIED publication, issued under the authority of the Chief, Communications Security Establishment (CSE). Suggestions for amendments should be forwarded to the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security’s Contact Centre.

This document provides guidance to system owners on implementing technical security measures to protect their domains from email spoofing. In this document, we describe technical measures that system owners can implement to prevent the delivery of certain malicious messages sent on behalf of...

This document outlines some of the actions that your organization can take to manage and control administrative privileges.

As a business traveller, you should carefully consider the potential risks of using a mobile device during your travel. A compromised device has the potential to allow unauthorized access to your organization’s network, placing not only your own information at risk, but also that of the...

You have passwords for everything: your devices, your accounts (e.g. banking, social media, and email), and the websites you visit. By using passphrases or strong passwords you can protect your devices and information. Review the tips below to learn how you can create passphrases, strengthen your...

Calculating Robustness for Boundary Controls is an UNCLASSIFIED publication, issued under the authority of the Chief, Communications Security Establishment (CSE). Suggestions for amendments should be forwarded to the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security’s (CCCS) Contact Centre.

"The need to securely access or move information between networks with different security classifications is an ongoing operational necessity within the Government of Canada (GC). Accessing or moving data from one network to another enables business operations, information sharing and decision...