Canada’s ex-Chief of the Defence Staff applies leadership and tactical skills to bolster CYPFER’s mission for global cyber resilience and digital protection.
CYPFER, a global leader in incident response and cyber resilience, is proud to announce its collaboration with General (Ret.) Rick Hillier, one of Canada’s most respected military commanders, in a shared commitment to national cybersecurity preparedness and leadership.
General Hillier served as the Chief of the Defence Staff for the Canadian Forces, where he led the nation’s military through pivotal moments in global conflict and homeland security. Now, he turns his strategic insight toward an urgent frontier: the cyber domain.
“We face threats that are invisible, immediate, and international,” said General Hillier. “Cybersecurity is no longer a technical issue—it is a matter of national security. I am proud to work alongside CYPFER to raise awareness, readiness, and resilience across our public and private sectors.”
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With decades of operational command experience and a legacy of service, Hillier is joining CYPFER’s global campaign to equip leaders—across government, business, and civil society—with the tools and understanding needed to protect critical infrastructure and digital assets.
“General Hillier represents strength, clarity, and preparedness,” said Daniel Tobok, CEO of CYPFER. “His leadership has inspired Canadians through some of the most challenging moments in our history. Today, we are facing a new form of warfare—digital disruption, cybercrime, and threats to our sovereignty. Together, we are advancing a culture of Cyber Certainty™.”
This alliance will support initiatives focused on national preparedness, organizational readiness, and the role of leadership in defending against emerging cyber threats. Hillier’s voice adds gravity to a mission that affects not just organizations, but everyday citizens.
As governments and businesses navigate digital transformation, this new engagement with General Hillier reinforces CYPFER’s position at the intersection of cybersecurity and national resilience.
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