Ep. 6: Code and Country: The Security Agency You’ve Never Heard Of

In this episode of Code and Country, we dive into the high-stakes world of cybersecurity, national security, and geopolitical threats with former Chief of Communications Security Establishment (CSE), Canada’s top cyber intelligence agency, Shelly Bruce. With more than 30 years at CSE, Bruce drove critical efforts in signals intelligence, cyber defense, and offensive cyber operations. She also led the creation of the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security in 2018.

Bruce shares insider stories on state-sponsored cyber threats like Volt Typhoon, lessons from Stuxnet, and the evolving cyber battlefield. She offers hard-won insights into how nations defend against cyber espionage and attacks targeting critical infrastructure. We also explore quantum computing risks, AI-powered cybercrime, and what businesses can do today to protect their systems.

If you’re in cybersecurity, national defense, or simply fascinated by the digital frontlines shaping global power, this episode is a must-listen.