Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Command (CAFCYBERCOM)
What we do
Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Command (CAFCYBERCOM) leads all Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) cyber operations, joint electronic warfare (EW) and signals intelligence (SIGINT). We help protect Canada’s digital systems, carry out cyber operations and support CAF operations at home and abroad.
In today’s world, cyberattacks can disrupt hospitals, power grids, military operations, and public trust. CAFCYBERCOM plays a vital role in helping to defend against these threats to safeguard Canada’s cyber sovereignty and ensure the continued security of our digital landscape.
As the cyber domain grows more complex, CAFCYBERCOM is ready, with people, tools, and partnerships, to help keep Canada secure in the digital age.
Specific tasks
CAFCYBERCOM supports CAF operations in many ways to help make cyberspace safer for Canada and its allies:
- Defensive cyber operations: Secure CAF networks, platforms, and systems from cyber threats.
- Electronic warfare (EW): Exploit the electromagnetic spectrum to help our military gain an advantage.
- Signals Intelligence (SIGINT): Collect and analyze foreign signals to support national and CAF missions.
- Cyber support to joint operations: Provide cyber capabilities across all domains: land, sea, air, space, and cyber.
- Contribute to international partnerships: Participate in international cyber exercises, intelligence sharing and capacity building with our partners in NATO, NORAD, Five Eyes and the Indo-Pacific.
- Support a whole-of-government approach to cyber operations: Work with the Department of National Defence (DND), Communications Security Establishment (CSE), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Public Safety, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) for unified cyber defence and policy.
Specific roles
CAFCYBERCOM is made up of the following core enablers:
Headquarters - Ottawa
Provides command and control of all cyber, EW, and SIGINT operations.
Canadian Forces Station (CFS) Leitrim
Responsible for the collection and processing of foreign signals intelligence.
Canadian Forces Electronic Warfare Centre (CFEWC)
Produces electromagnetic intelligence and intelligence mission data as an integral capability to CAF operations.
Canadian Forces Network Operations Centre (CFNOC)
Responsible for enterprise cyber defence and force generation.
Cyber Effects Unit (CEU)
Integrated CAF–CSE team that conducts full-spectrum cyber operations.
Cyber Training Unit (CTU)
Leads the force generation of Cyber Operators to enable CAFCYBERCOM.
Privacy
Protecting privacy is essential in a free and democratic society. At CAFCYBERCOM, we recognize our unique responsibility to uphold the privacy rights of Canadians in accordance with the Privacy Act. We take this obligation seriously and integrate privacy protection into all aspects of our operations.
Work with us
Looking for a career that’s at the heart of national defence and global cyber security?
As a CAF Cyber Operator, you’ll work on the front lines of digital defence: protecting networks, countering threats, and supporting operations at home and abroad. Whether analyzing network vulnerabilities, conducting defensive and active cyber operations, or collaborating with allies, you’ll play a critical role in helping safeguard Canada’s cyber domain. Secure your future. Protect Canada’s. Apply to be a Cyber Operator!
As a Signals Intelligence Specialist, you’ll intercept and analyze electronic transmissions, including foreign communications. You’ll also protect computer networks and use and maintain classified publications. Consider a rewarding career as a Signals Intelligence Specialist.
For more career opportunities with the Canadian Armed Forces in areas like signals , communications, IT, and technical support, visit Careers | Canadian Armed Forces.
Latest News
Cyber experts from CAFCYBERCOM, the RCMP, and CSE collaborate during APEX 2025 in Seoul, South Korea.
- CAFCYBERCOM marks one year of cyber defence excellence - Canada.ca
- CAFCYBERCOM joins Cyber Summit Korea and APEX 2025 to boost international cyber partnerships - Canada.ca
- Building the next generation: CAFCYBERCOM’s summer internship success - Canada.ca
- CAFCYBERCOM to deliver new Cyber Operator training program with Algonquin College - Canada.ca
- Cyber on the Frontlines: My Experience at Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 25 - Canada.ca
- MASAKARI 25: Canadian and Japanese militaries strengthen cyber defences
- Cyber surge: How CAF and allies supercharged Latvia’s defence
- Strengthening Cyber Partnerships: MGen Dave Yarker’s Visit to the Philippines - Canada.ca
- Canada bolsters cyber defences as key participant in Exercise LOCKED SHIELDS 2025 - Canada.ca
- CAF’s Contribution to Securing Latvia’s Cyber Infrastructure - Canada.ca