5195c (e)), namely, systems and assets, whether physical or virtual, so vital to the United States that the incapacity or destruction of such systems and assets would have a debilitating impact on security, national . 113th CONGRESS. A "cyber security incident" is any incident which interferes or may interfere with (a) the continuity or security of a vital service or system, or (b) the confidentiality, integrity or availability of the critical cyber system. In this section, the term " critical infrastructure " means systems and assets, whether physical or virtual, so vital to the United States that the incapacity or destruction of such systems and assets would have a debilitating impact on security, national economic security, national public health or safety, or any combination of those matters. The CCSPA will apply to certain classes of federally regulated entities (Designated Operators) that are . The Act was expanded, and now applies to 11 critical infrastructure sectors - capturing assets across many elements of the Australian economy - and contains significant measures to uplift the security and resilience of critical infrastructure, keeping it safe from physical, supply chain, cyber and personnel threats. The proposed legislation amends Canada's Telecommunications Act and introduces the Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act in an effort to bolster cyber security across federally regulated essential infrastructure. Operators of critical infrastructure will be required to: Establish a cybersecurity program that clearly documents how each operator will protect their "critical cyber systems" Report all cyber incidents that meet or exceed "a specific threshold" to the Communications Security Establishment's Canadian Centre for Cyber Security On June 14, 2022, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-26, An Act Respecting Cyber Security which, among other things, seeks to enact the Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act ("CCSPA"). The stated purpose of the Bill is to help protect critical cyber systems in order to support the continuity and security of Canada's vital services and vital systems (which include its finance, energy, transportation and telecommunications sectors). Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act (CCSPA) This proposed legislation is intended to help secure Canada's critical cyber systems in the federally regulated private sector which includes financial, telecommunications, energy, and transportation sectors. These reporting obligations are in addition to existing obligations. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employs a risk-informed, all-hazards approach to safeguarding critical infrastructure in cyberspace that emphasizes protections for privacy and civil liberties, transparent and accessible security processes, and domestic and international partnerships that further collective action. Bill C-26 amends the existing Telecommunications Act and enacts a regulatory framework for cybersecurity under the new Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act (" CCSPA "). A Framework for Protection. 3696) is a bill that would amend the homeland security act of 2002 to require the secretary of the department of homeland security (dhs) to conduct cybersecurity activities on behalf of the federal government and would codify the role of dhs in preventing and The CCSPA has significant implications for some Canadian businesses. On June 14, 2022, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-26 , An Act Respecting Cyber Security, which would enact the Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act (the CCSPA) to establish a regulatory cyber security framework and improve baseline security for vital public systems and services. This act intends to help organizations better prepare, prevent, and respond to cyber incidents. CII are computer systems directly involved in the provision of essential services. AN ACT. Critical infrastructure cybersecurity relies on security framework protection based on layered vigilance, readiness and resilience. or to essential services as defined in section 19 of the Criminal Law Code including the banking system and "critical data" shall be construed accordingly; " data" means any representation of facts, concepts, information, whether in text, audio, video, . While Part 1 of Bill C-26 amends the Telecommunications Act and Canada Evidence Act, Part 2 enacts the Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act ("CCSPA" or the "Act"), which would provide a new framework for the protection of critical cyber systems for services and systems vital to national security or public safety. This includes prohibiting Canadian companies from using products and services from high-risk suppliers. Ghana's Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038) spells out a number of controls (provisions) for protecting Ghana's CII. The CCSPA has been designed to "address longstanding gaps"1 in the federal government's ability to protect systems and services of national importance and establishes a broad . Furthermore, this legislation introduces the Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act (CCSPA) which lays a foundation for securing Canada's critical infrastructure. The "Backgrounder" that accompanies the Bill explains that the CCSPA "addresses longstanding gaps in the Government's ability to protect the vital services and systems Canadians depend on". In March 2022 Cyber and Infrastructure Security Centre introduced new amendments to the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act (SOCI) 2018 that came to effect in April 2022. IIB. "In the 21st century, cyber security is national security," says Mendicino, citing recent Ransomware attacks on major hospitals and large factories. On June 14, 2022, the House of Commons of Canada introduced Bill C-26, an Act Respecting Cyber Security (ARCS), proposing new cybersecurity requirements that protect vital systems and services pertinent to Canada's security and public safety. the Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act (CCSPA), which provides a framework for the protection of critical cyber systems vital to national security or public safety under federal jurisdiction. The Bill also enacts the Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act (hereinafter "CCSPA") which aims to ensure the security and resilience of critical cyber systems under the federally regulated private sector. Bill C-26 would enact the Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act (CCSPA), which would require designated operators that operate "vital systems" or "vital services" to establish, maintain and regularly review a cyber security program in respect of their critical cyber systems, identify and manage cyber security risks, protect their . CCSPA defines a cyber security incident as an act, omission, or circumstance that interferes or may interfere with (a) the continuity or security of a vital service or system; or (b) the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of a critical cyber system. The National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2013 would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to better protect the country against potentially destructive cyber . Recent high-profile attacks on critical . "Cybersystem" means a technological infrastructure system used to receive, transmit, process, or collect data. A key component of this bill is the requirement for designated operators of critical . Here are a . Objectives 2. Application PART II - PROTECTION OF CRITICAL NATIONAL INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE 3. This is to inform you of new legislation, the Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act (CCSPA), introduced in Parliament on June 14, 2022, alongside amendments to Securing Canada's Telecommunications System (SCTS) resulting in the combined Act, An Act Respecting Cyber Security (ARCS), Bill C-26. It will help organizations better prepare, prevent, and respond to cyber incidents. Title: <b>Critical Cyber. C-26 (44-1) - LEGISinfo - Parliament of Canada C-26 44th Parliament, 1st session November 22, 2021, to present An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts Bill type House Government Bill Sponsor Minister of Public Safety Text of the bill Summary Current status These include international regulations (e.g., General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)) and domestic rules, such as the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act ("PIPEDA"), Bill C-26, Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act (CCSPA), Bill 64, An Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal . One of CISA's key technologies within NCPS is EINSTEIN, one of many tools and capabilities that assist in federal network defense. 4. the bill amends the telecommunications act and enacts a new act: the critical cyber systems protection act (" ccspa "), establishing a new cybersecurity compliance regime for federally regulated private industries and new powers for the governor-in-council and the minister of industry to order canadian telecommunication services (" telcos ") to The Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Act 2022 (SLACIP Act) came into effect on 2 April 2022. H. R. 3696. In today's highly connected, interdependent world, several critical infrastructure (CI) sectors, such as health care, telecommunications, finance, energy, among others, increasingly rely on information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) systems. 2. 12 For those familiar with privacy breach reporting, cyber incident reporting under the CCSPA will be very different. (i) Mutual Legal Assistance Act, 2010 (Act 807); (j) Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843); and (k) Payment Systems and Services Act, 2019 (Act 987). Strengthen the protection of Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) against cyber-attacks. Object . CYBERCRIME ACT, 2015 ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Section PART I - OBJECT AND APPLICATION 1. On June 14, 2022, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-26, An Act Respecting Cyber Security which, among other things, seeks to enact the Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act ("CCSPA"). On June 14, 2022, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-26, An Act Respecting Cyber Security which, among other things, seeks to enact the Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act ("CCSPA"). IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES. The Biden Administration continues to take steps to safeguard U.S. critical infrastructure from growing, persistent, and sophisticated cyber threats. On June 14, the House of Commons introduced Bill C-26, which includes the newly drafted Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act (CCSPA) or in French, the Loi sur la protection des cybersystmes essentiels (LPCSE). DHS coordinates with . The term "critical infrastructure" has the meaning provided in section 1016 (e) of the USA Patriot Act of 2001 (42 U.S.C. Under the framework, six services are deemed "vital services."2 Cyber systems that ensure the continuity or security of these vital services are considered "critical cyber systems." 3 and financial losses for an entity or person . The SOCI Act has three . concept of critical infrastructure protection (CIP) similarly reflects the fear of attacks by foreign enemies against domestic assets, but it incorporates threats from native saboteurs and from nature. Critical Cyber Systems Critical Cyber Systems Background The need to protect cyber systems that underpin Canadian critical infrastructure (CI) became a concern in 2013 following the identification of risks to telecommunication networks from equipment acquired from untrusted vendors (such as companies subject to foreign influence or control).