Defence Construction Canada Recovering After Cyber Attack On IT Systems

Exploit: Data Breach, Cyber Attack
Company: Defence Construction Canada
Industry: Construction, Federal Government
Source: https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/defence-construction-canada-hit-by-cyber-attack-corporations-team-trying-to-restore-full-it-capability

A cyber attack on Defence Construction Canada’s IT systems has left the organization with operational disruptions including ongoing issues with procurement and other projects. The crown corporation, which handles infrastructure and environmental projects for the Canadian government, confirmed the incident and announced that an investigation has already been completed.

DCC officials have yet to disclose any further details about the attack but they have stated their Cyber Incident Response Team is now working on fully restoring their IT systems. The corporation is relying on their business continuity plan to ensure that all business functions are running according to schedule. Stephanie Ryan, Director of Communications, says there are '“no delays to projects that DCC is managing on behalf of DND (Department of National Defence) due to this incident.”

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