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There is no such thing as war in cyberspace. There is just war.<\/p>\nGeneral John E. Hyten, commander, United States Strategic Command, 2017<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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The Centre’s research and advisory work is organised across six security domains. Together they form a structured framework for analysis and advice, and each is recognised within Government of Canada security policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The six divide into two groups. The first three are technological: they address vulnerabilities in electronic systems, signals, and emissions. The latter three are non-technological: they address vulnerabilities in people, information discipline, and the built environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The domains are not adversarial categories. They are the terrain on which adversaries operate, and every threat actor moves across all six at once.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Threat actors<\/p>\n