Overview

The Cyber Defence Directorate of the Newfoundland Armed Forces is dedicated to protecting the Republic’s digital infrastructure, playing a crucial role in national security and public welfare. Its mission is to defend essential government and military networks against cyber threats, ensuring cyber resilience across critical infrastructure. By collaborating with international allies through NATO and other trusted partnerships, the Directorate maintains robust defence strategies and intelligence-sharing capabilities. Leveraging state-of-the-art technology and comprehensive training programs, the Directorate aligns its operations with the Republic of Newfoundland’s strategic defence and security policies. Its responsibilities extend to digital identity management, space-based and terrestrial monitoring, and managing national cloud infrastructure through advanced, policy-governed, AI-enabled solutions.

Key Capabilities

• Digital defence of national and military networks
• Cyber threat monitoring and mitigation
• Protection of critical infrastructure and public networks
• Collaboration with allied partners for intelligence synchronization
• Training of cyber specialists at the Cyber Defence School
• Operation of North Atlantic monitoring assets, including satellite-supported services
• Management of national cloud infrastructure for data security
• Implementation and protection of the Republic of Newfoundland digital identity system

Units & Facilities

• Cyber Defence Command co-located with Memorial University
• Cyber Defence School at St. John's
• Argentia Data Relay Station for trans-Atlantic defence and intelligence support
• National cloud infrastructure facilities in St. John's, Happy Valley–Goose Bay, Corner Brook
• North Atlantic monitoring and satellite support operations

Command Structure

Contact

Cyber Defence Directorate
St. John's, Republic of Newfoundland

Email: recruitment@republicofnewfoundland.com
Tel: +1-709-555-6423