Department of Cyber Security and Digital Solutions: About us

What we do

The Department of Cyber Security and Digital Solutions is here to make public services and technology better for everyone.

Responsibilities

We're responsible for:

  • leading the digital transformation of government services and delivery to give Nova Scotians access to high-quality citizen centered services
  • information, communication, cyber security and technology services for government and is a partner in health care delivery

Who we are

The Department of Cyber Security and Digital Solutions has about 800 staff across the province.

Priorities

Our priorities are:

  • deliver simple & secure public services that work the way people expect them to
  • enabling accessible data for better decision making
  • reducing risk in old technology
  • securing government services & people’s information
  • supporting the public service in embracing digital ways of working and thinking