Martyn: There’s an ‘Undeclared’ Cyberwar Between Nations

The video discusses Canada's approach to cyber defense, highlighting the distinction between defensive and offensive cyber capabilities. It addresses the concept of an undeclared cyber war involving state actors and the importance of deterrence. The discussion emphasizes Canada's evolving cyber capacity, its reliance on alliances like the Five Eyes, and its independence in cyber defense. The video also touches on Canada's historical stance as a non-aggressor and its focus on defensive strategies.

What is the primary focus of Canada's Communications Security Establishment as discussed in the video?

• Creating social media strategies

• Building physical defense infrastructure

• Defending command and control systems

• Developing new software for commercial use

How does the video describe the current state of cyber warfare?

• A war only involving non-state actors

• A peaceful collaboration among countries

• An undeclared war between state actors

• A declared war between all nations

What is the significance of deterrence in cyberspace according to the video?

• It makes potential attackers reconsider their actions

• It has no impact on cyber security

• It encourages more cyber attacks

• It prevents all cyber attacks

According to the video, how does Canada view the development of offensive cyber capabilities?

• As a necessary step for global dominance

• As inconsistent with its defensive tradition

• As a way to increase economic growth

• As irrelevant to national security

What role do alliances like the Five Eyes play in Canada's cyber security strategy?

• They are only for economic partnerships

• They focus solely on physical defense

• They provide critical informed cyber intelligence

• They are not involved in cyber security