Operation: Defend the North 2025 (Vancouver)

Join us for breakfast and start your day off right!

Kick off "Defend the North" with an exciting overview of our mission and prepare for a dynamic cyber defence simulation.

The collapse of telecom systems sparks widespread disruption, public uncertainty, and a surge of misinformation. This module examines the initial investigation into potential threats, identifying vulnerabilities, and establishing secure communication pathways to analyze and mitigate the impact on critical operations.

Recharge with a tasty snack break!

Lives are at risk as vital services lose access to critical communication networks. This module focuses on isolating vulnerabilities, uncovering potential risks, and securing essential systems to ensure continuity of care and operations during the outage.

Refuel and re-energize with a warm lunch!

The telecoms outage brings key operations to a standstill, disrupting supply chains and critical systems. This module focuses on eliminating threats, restoring functionality, and minimizing economic impact with attempts to reestablish secure and reliable connectivity across essential networks.

Recharge with a tasty snack break!

Communication blackouts leave communities vulnerable and disrupt essential activities. This module emphasizes responding to breaches, securing access to critical systems, and maintaining operational continuity, while laying the groundwork for post-incident analysis and future resilience.

Take a moment to stretch and breathe deep!

As telecom networks begin to come back online, how do we restore operations and rebuild trust? This session explores the recovery phase, offering insights into maintaining data integrity, strengthening resilience, and ensuring cross-sector collaboration for future incidents.