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John.calvert: /* Security */

2020-11-26T16:41:44Z

Security

John.calvert: /* Security */ Add SC2G as alternate / superseding term for SCED

2020-11-26T16:41:04Z

Security: Add SC2G as alternate / superseding term for SCED

Tyler.murray: /* ISSUE */

2019-08-21T17:43:14Z

ISSUE

Tyler.murray: /* General cloud information */

2019-08-21T17:36:38Z

General cloud information

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Tyler.murray: /* Cloud Communications Snapshot (6 Month View) */

2019-08-06T14:04:32Z

Cloud Communications Snapshot (6 Month View)

Tyler.murray: /* Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) */

2019-08-06T14:00:21Z

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Tyler.murray: /* ENGLISH: */

2019-08-06T13:42:19Z

ENGLISH:

Tyler.murray: /* Social Media */

2019-08-06T13:17:04Z

Social Media

Tyler.murray: /* ENGLISH: */

2019-08-02T17:11:32Z

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Tyler.murray: /* Social Media Visual Products */

2019-08-02T17:03:20Z

Social Media Visual Products

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 '''A:''' The Secure Cloud Enablement and Defence (SCED) is the security services implemented by the Government of Canada (GC) to secure the network connectivity between the Cloud environment and the Government of Canada (GC).  Protected B Cloud is an approved Cloud solution for use with GC data which has been identified at a Protected B security level.
-Note: "Secure Cloud to Ground (SC2G)" is also used to refer to the same SSC initiative, eventual service offerings and underlying technologies. It may be that the term SC2G will supersede SCED.
+Note: "Secure Cloud to Ground" (SC2G) is also used to refer to the same SSC initiative, eventual service offerings and underlying technologies. It may be that the term SC2G will supersede SCED.
 '''Q:''' What are the timelines for SCED?

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	'''A:''' The Secure Cloud Enablement and Defence (SCED) is the security services implemented by the Government of Canada (GC) to secure the network connectivity between the Cloud environment and the Government of Canada (GC). Protected B Cloud is an approved Cloud solution for use with GC data which has been identified at a Protected B security level.		'''A:''' The Secure Cloud Enablement and Defence (SCED) is the security services implemented by the Government of Canada (GC) to secure the network connectivity between the Cloud environment and the Government of Canada (GC). Protected B Cloud is an approved Cloud solution for use with GC data which has been identified at a Protected B security level.
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		+	Note: "Secure Cloud to Ground (SC2G)" is also used to refer to the same SSC initiative, eventual service offerings and underlying technologies. It may be that the term SC2G will supersede SCED.

	'''Q:''' What are the timelines for SCED?		'''Q:''' What are the timelines for SCED?

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 === Protected B Public Cloud Services Procurement ===
-==== ISSUE ====
+In 2018, Government of Canada updated its Cloud Adoption Strategy to draw its vision and commitment to adopting Cloud-based solutions, in particular in the area of the public cloud deployment and software-as-a-service (SaaS).
 In February 2018, the Government of Canada awarded twenty-six contracts for commercially available '''unclassified''' Cloud services. These contracts make these services available on demand through the Cloud Brokering Portal, with costs based on actual usage.
-On September 7, 2018, Shared Services Canada (SSC) posted an Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) for Protected B Public Cloud Services on buysandsell.gc.ca. This new procurement process will expand the range of Cloud services available to help departments manage their data and application workloads. As of June 17, the Government of Canada will be ready to receive bids from ITQ qualified respondents for '''Protected B''' Cloud services.
+On September 7, 2018, Shared Services Canada (SSC) posted an Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) for Protected B Public Cloud Services on buysandsell.gc.ca. This new procurement process will expand the range of Cloud services available to help departments manage their data and application workloads. In August 2019, the Government of Canada signed the first two contracts '''Protected B''' Cloud services with AWS Canada and Microsoft Azure.
-==== KEY MESSAGES ====
+'''KEY MESSAGES'''
 * The Government of Canada must be capable of delivering a range of digital services, at various security levels, to meet the needs of Canadians.
 * Protected B Cloud services will respond to the increasing demand for options that enable departments to securely store data and applications in Canada.
 * Choosing Protected B vendors will expand the range of cloud services available to departments so they can manage their data and applications.
-* The protection and privacy of Government of Canada data stored and processed in the Cloud is a top priority for Shared Services Canada.
+'''If pressed on the cloud protected B procurement process'''
 * Shared Services Canada posted the Invitation to Qualify on September 7, 2018. This was the first phase of the procurement process to find qualified suppliers with experience in delivering cloud services at various security levels.
 * The scope of each process aligns with the procurement mandates of each department. For instance:
-** SSC’s procurement vehicle supports delivering of their core mandate of network services, compute and storage capabilities and applications related to workplace technologies for GC departments; and
+* SSC’s procurement vehicle supports delivering of their core mandate of network services, compute and storage capabilities and applications related to workplace technologies for GC departments; and
-** PSPC’s vehicle will support SaaS requirements, which correspond with the traditional procurement of software applications and associated support.
+* PSPC’s vehicle will support SaaS requirements, which correspond with the traditional procurement of software applications and associated support.
 * Shared Services Canada and PSPC work with industry stakeholders to ensure open, fair and transparent procurement processes.
 * Building on lessons learned from procuring unclassified Cloud services, Shared Services Canada and PSPC are using a multi-phased procurement process that works with industry to define and develop service requirements.
 * When the procurement process is complete, partner departments will have access to Protected B Cloud services through the Cloud Brokering Portal.
 * PSPC’s RFSA is posted continuously to enable suppliers to qualify on an ongoing basis.
+'''If pressed on security'''
-===== If pressed on security =====
+* Shared Services Canada and PSPC work with security partners to ensure its service offerings meet specified Government of Canada security requirements to mitigate to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data and business processes.
 * Shared Services Canada monitors compliance to Government of Canada-specified security requirements to ensure they remain in place.
+* Canadians can rest assured that their data is safe in the Cloud.
-===== If pressed on networks =====
+* The Government of Canada has policies in place that enforce where data resides (residency), how it is controlled (sovereignty).
 * Shared Services Canada is focusing on the network connectivity to increase reliability and capacity for access to cloud services.
+'''SPOKESPERSON'''
 * Media Relations Office, 613-670-1626

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	== Cloud Communications Snapshot (6 Month View) ==		== Cloud Communications Snapshot (6 Month View) ==
		+	[[:File:Cloud Communications Snapshot - 6 Month View with Options.pptx]]

	== Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ==		== Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ==

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	A page for Government of Canada departments and partners to share information, strategies, and products for all communications regarding the "Cloud".		A page for Government of Canada departments and partners to share information, strategies, and products for all communications regarding the "Cloud".
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		+	== Cloud Communications Snapshot (6 Month View) ==

	== Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ==		== Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ==

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 === Visual Products ===
-==== Stratosphere ====
+==== General ====
-[[File:Cloud-generic-1-en.jpg|left|thumb]]
+[[File:Cloud-generic-1-en.jpg|frameless|1024x1024px]]
 ===== '''ENGLISH:''' =====

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	==== Stratosphere ====		==== Stratosphere ====
		+	[[File:Cloud-generic-1-en.jpg\|left\|thumb]]

	===== '''ENGLISH:''' =====		===== '''ENGLISH:''' =====

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 [[File:Ssc-placemat-FR.jpg]]
-== Social Media Visual Products ==
+== Social Media  ==
 ===== '''ENGLISH:''' =====
 [[File:Twitter-strat-img1-EN.PNG]]