Cyber Security and Critical Energy Infrastructure Program (CCEIP)

Objectives

The Cyber Security and Critical Energy Infrastructure Program (CCEIP) received $2.42 million over 5 years to enhance the cyber security and resilience of domestic and cross-border energy infrastructure, in support of Canada’s National Cyber Security Strategy.

Projects

Projects funded under the Program are intended to strengthen the capability of the energy sector to prevent, prepare, respond to and recover from cyber threats.

Activities eligible for support may include:

• Research and Development: Activities that contribute to more secure and resilient domestic and cross-border energy infrastructure, such as studies on interdependencies, supply chain management, and emerging cyber security threats.
• Sharing Knowledge and Expertise: Activities that develop and strengthen collective knowledge with respect to addressing cyber threats to domestic and cross-border energy infrastructure, such as workshops, training, and technical briefings.
• Standards, Best Practices and Guidelines: Activities that advance the development of standards, best practices, and guidelines related to cyber security in the energy sector.

Eligible Recipients

Eligible recipients may include:

• Individuals and legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada, including for-profit and not-for-profit organizations or companies; industry associations; academic institutions; research associations; and, cyber security and critical infrastructure researchers and professionals.
• International recipients, including not-for-profit organizations such as industry associations, agencies, and research associations validly incorporated or registered abroad.
• Provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments and their departments and agencies where applicable.