CFTMS undertakes projects supporting the following principles (and often with overlapping missions):

• Open government – transparency online, including open data
• Global collaboration – working together, wisdom of the crowd
• Cybersecurity – users protected from dangerous attacks
• Cyber safety – Internet safe from predators and inviting for kids
• Election integrity – fully secure, audit-backed systems with paper trails
• Privacy – controls and rights for users to determine who uses our data
• Net neutrality – allowing all traffic to flow freely
• Tech flexibility – modern workplaces allowing flexible environments & schedules enhanced through technology
• Net freedom – an Internet free from persecution
• STEM education – opportunities for learning about all aspects of technology
• Equal access – absence of an economic digital divide
• Accessibility – an Internet, software and hardware accessible for those with disabilities and special needs
• Gender neutrality – the Web without bias
• Usability – strong design, easy for all to use
• Quality content – upholding ethical standards of journalism within new media
• Innovation – an environment where evolution of ideas is encouraged and celebrated