Overview

The Cyber Defence Directorate of the Government of Newfoundland Armed Forces is dedicated to protecting the nation’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, notably through the Six Eyes alliance, the Directorate maintains robust defense strategies and intelligence-sharing capabilities. Leveraging state-of-the-art technology and comprehensive training programs, the Directorate aligns its operations with Newfoundland’s strategic defense and security policies. Its responsibilities extend to digital identity management, satellite monitoring, and managing the national cloud infrastructure through advanced AI-driven solutions.

Key Capabilities

• Digital defence of national and military networks
• Cyber threat monitoring and mitigation
• Protection of critical infrastructure and public networks
• Collaboration with Six Eyes partners for intelligence synchronization
• Training of cyber specialists at the Cyber Defence School
• Operation of the North Atlantic Satellite Constellation for monitoring
• Management of the National Cloud Infrastructure for data security
• Implementation of the 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 intelligence
• National Cloud Infrastructure facilities in St. John's, Goose Bay, Corner Brook
• North Atlantic Satellite Constellation operations

Command Structure

Contact

Cyber Defence Directorate
St. John’s, Newfoundland

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