The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Cyber Command (CAFCYBERCOM) will deliver the Military Cyber Security Operations Course (MCSOC) to the Armed Forces of the Philippines Cyber Command (AFPCyCom), according to a recent social media post from the Canadian Embassy in the Philippines on January 18, 2026.
Established on September 26, 2024, CAFCYBERCOM is responsible for cyber operations, cyber force sustainment, management, and development. The command, headquartered in Ottawa and led by Major-General Dave Yarker, collaborates with international partners including NORAD, the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, and NATO.
The delivery of the MCSOC to the Philippines follows a period of increased international engagement for CAFCYBERCOM. In July 2025, Major-General Yarker visited the Philippines to establish cooperation with AFPCyCom. Prior to that, in September 2025, CAFCYBERCOM participated in a bilateral exercise, MASAKARI 25, with the Japanese Self-Defense Forces’ Cyber Defense Command (JCDC). From November 28 to December 6, 2025, the command also took part in NATO’s Cyber Coalition exercise held in Estonia.
A CAF Cyber Operator conducts both defensive and, where feasible, active cyber operations. These operators monitor CAF communication networks for unauthorized access and provide cyber support to the Navy, Army, Air Force, and joint enablers. The role requires working with sensitive information in high-security environments and often involves shift work, though opportunities for regular business hours positions exist. Cyber Operators can serve in sea, land, or air environments, and may be deployed internationally or participate in exchange programs with allied nations, including the United States armed forces.
The Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Command is a unified combatant command and cyber force, working to protect Canada’s digital systems and support CAF operations both domestically and abroad. Cyberattacks, the command notes, have the potential to disrupt essential services and infrastructure.
