Election Interference Report - July 2025
Elections are a vital part of democracy, but they also present opportunities for foreign actors to manipulate outcomes, erode public trust, and destabilize institutions. This report outlines the evolving threat landscape of election interference, including disinformation campaigns, cyberattacks on political infrastructure, and covert influence operations targeting diaspora communities. Alberta, with its geopolitical relevance and growing role in emerging technologies, faces elevated risk across all three fronts. As generative AI reshapes influence tactics, the need for robust election security and public awareness has never been greater.
Biometrics Threat Report - October 2024
Biometric systems use unique physical or behavioral traits like fingerprints or facial recognition to identify individuals. They consist of four main modules: sensor, feature extractor, matcher, and decision. Centralized systems raise higher privacy concerns. Despite their security, they can be bypassed, especially if users are unaware of cyber threats. Threats include limited revocation of biometric data, biased models, and deep fake attacks. Combining biometrics with multi-factor authentication (MFA) is recommended for better security. Privacy and regulatory risks are significant, particularly with centralized data storage. Biometrics should be part of a layered defense strategy, not relied upon solely.
Cyber Threat Intelligence Report - Navigating the Cybersecurity Maze in IoT
The rapid proliferation of the Internet of Things [IoT] has transformed how organizations operate and improved consumer quality of life. For these reasons, IoT is spearheading the fourth industrial revolution; however, IoT is not without its cybersecurity challenges. The IoT has a dismal cybersecurity track record and is a prominent target or vector for threat actors. Understanding the risks of IoT is paramount for business leaders seeking to fortify their organizations against loss. This paper aims to help those in these organizations seeking to understand the IoT and the risk it presents.
Cyber Threat Intelligence Report - Digital Supply Chain Compromise
Amidst the intricate threads of our interconnected digital ecosystem, a sinister specter lurks – the insidious compromise of our supply chains. Integral to our organizations’ continued existence—as the crucial elements needed to develop, create, and dispense products—supply chains have become ever more vital to protect. Digital supply chains—hereafter referred to as supply chains—though predominately ephemeral in nature, are part of this ecosystem that requires safeguarding (ENISA, 2021). In this report, we will unveil the clandestine maneuvers and unearth the threats associated with the compromise of these digital supply chains, illuminating the path to defend against this hard to detect menace.
Cyber Threat Intelligence Report - Threats from Disruptive Technologies: AI Personas & Simulacra
Over the past few years, the field of artificial intelligence [AI] has witnessed significant progress, leading to its widespread adoption and application across various industries. AI encompasses several key benefits that have contributed to its popularity and success.
Cyber Threat Intelligence Report - Lacking Cyber Knowledge: The Dangers and Consequences
Once upon a time, not so long ago, both the methods and vectors for attack were simpler. However, as we have reaped the benefits of interconnectedness, the internet, and smart devices, these methods and vectors have become more complex and difficult to stop.
