Understanding Obligations, Weighing Risks, and Preparing for Change Under the Proposed Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act

As part of the 2023 CAN-TECH Law Fall Conference, Aaron Tantleff (Partner, Chicago) will be joining the panel, Understanding Obligations, Weighing Risks, and Preparing for Change Under the Proposed Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act.

Bill 26 introduces the Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act (CCSPA) which aims to provide a framework for the protection of the critical cyber systems of services deemed vital to national security and public safety. The Act would require designated operators in the finance, telecommunications, energy, and transportation sectors to undertake a comprehensive review of their cyber systems and supply chains and create an offensive security posture in compliance with the CCSPA. With 85% of Canada’s critical infrastructure owned and operated by the private sector, provinces, and non-governmental agencies, the CCSPA, if passed, will shape much of Canada’s cybersecurity landscape for years to come. During this engaging session we’ll explore:

• Building robust cybersecurity programs
• Supply chain and third-party service provider risks
• Mandatory reporting of select cyber incidents
• Administrative monetary penalties and regulatory offenses under the CCSPA

Panelists:

• Jennifer Davidson, Partner, Deeth Williams Wall LLP (Moderator)
• Aaron Tantleff, Partner, Technology Transactions, Cybersecurity, and Privacy, Foley & Lardner LLP
• Richard Larose, Senior Technical Advisor, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security
• Matt Saunders, Lawyer, Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Digital Law, Deloitte Legal Canada LLP