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Title:

MRnet post secondary shared CISO pilot

Agreement Number:

21328

Agreement Value:

$289,843.00

Agreement Date:

Sep 30, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023

Description:

This is a two year pilot project to implement a shared CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) for Manitoba post-secondary institutions. It will involve hiring a CISO and developing the procedural, tactical and governance structure to move to a permanent solution for the entire community.

Organization:

Public Safety Canada

Expected Results:

Short term - An assessment of the current status of the cybersecurity environment in each participating institution will be done. This assessment will result in a set of generic procedures and principles which like institutions could use in similar assessments. Long term - The final outcome of this project will be a report with recommendations for continuance of the shared CISO model with possible expansion to other institutions who are MRnet members. The report will include policies and procedures, governance structures and a cost sharing algorithm.

Location:

Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA R2C 5G2

Reference Number:

088-2022-2023-Q3-00080

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Additional Information:

File Number: CSCP-5001-21328 - Amendment to increase budget. PS funding increased from $262,500 to $289,843

Amendment Date

Dec 5, 2022

Recipient's Legal Name:

MRnet Networking Inc

Federal Riding Name:

Provencher

Federal Riding Number:

46008

Program:

(CSCP) Cyber Security Cooperation Program

Program Purpose:

The program provides time-limited funding in the form of grants and contributions. Funding under the CSCP supports projects that contribute to security and prosperity in the digital age while positioning Canada as a global leader in cyber security.

Amendments:

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