March 12, 2025 - The program’s mandatory cyber security certification requirements will be made up of 3 levels: level 1: requiring an annual cyber security self-assessment · level 2: requiring external cyber security assessments, led by an accredited certification body · level 3: requiring cyber security assessments conducted by National Defence · Key milestones in the Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification rollout will include:

On March 12, 2025, the first phase of the Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPCSC) was launched. This phase introduces a new Canadian industrial security standard, the opening of the accreditation ecosystem and a pilot program focusing on select defence contracts through ...

August 29, 2024 - The primary objective of the Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPCSC) is to safeguard the Government of Canada’s unclassified contractual information held on defence suppliers’ networks, systems, and applications against cyber threats and to reinforce the goals of Canada’s National Cyber Security Action Plan and National Cyber Security Strategy.

We are the only accreditation body in Canada offering Third-Party Assessment Organization (3PAO) accreditation for the Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPCSC). It is based on Protecting controlled information in non-Government of Canada systems and organizations (ITSP.10.171).

Built around NIST Cyber Security Framework, itSM Solutions certifications validate that cybersecurity professionals have the baseline skills to design, build, test and manage a cybersecurity program using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

CyberSecure Canada is a federal government program to help Canadian small- and medium sized businesses ensure that they are using best practices to protect their online information management systems as well as their partners' and customers' information.

March 14, 2025 - The Canadian government has introduced the Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPCSC) to strengthen its cybersecurity posture. This initiative addresses the frequent cyberattacks targeting the country’s defense industry, which threaten the security of unclassified federal information held by contractors and subcontractors.

June 3, 2025 - Earlier this year, the Government of Canada launched the first phase of the Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPCSC). Seeking to protect unclassified government information on contractors’ systems, networks, and applications, the CPCSC is expected to closely align to the U.S.

September 22, 2025 - The primary objective of the Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPSCS) is to safeguard unclassified information.

Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (PSPC) Fall 2024 · Joanne Lostracco · Director General, Washington Sector · UNCLASSIFIED - NON CLASSIFIÉ · Source: CPCSC, Fall 2024 · Outline · 2 · 1. Context · 2. Partners · 3. Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification ·

September 29, 2025 - The most rigorous cybersecurity training program in Canada, CLIC offers you the opportunity to earn two globally-recognized SANS GIAC certifications (GFACT and GSEC), hone your skills in the Catalyst Cyber Range, gain career mentorship from ...

November 27, 2025 - Moreover, the program can help lead to important cybersecurity designations such as Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM). ... Covers the essential knowledge and skills to enable graduates to anticipate and protect against cyber threats, fraud, data breaches and other vulnerabilities. Focuses on practical skill building through hands-on exercises and assignments · Covers the required content and skills for roles and specializations as specified by the Canadian Centre for Cybersecurity as part of the Government of Canada National Cyber Security Action Plan 2019-2024

We are the only internationally recognized accreditation body offering this made-in-Canada cybersecurity accreditation, which is based on ISO/IEC 17021-1 – the international standard for providing management systems audit and certification – and the SCC Requirements and Guidance for the ...

March 24, 2025 - As Canada’s sole accreditation body for this program, we are proud to play a key role in strengthening national security and enhancing cyber resilience.

August 12, 2025 - The first phase of a new Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPCSC) – a move designed to bolster the cyber defenses of companies in the Canadian manufacturing and defense sectors.

August 3, 2016 - Cyber Security Canada is an accredited certification body for CAN/DGSI 104:2021 Rev 1 2024, providing audits, templates, and more.

April 17, 2024 - Explore the Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPCSC), a pivotal 2024 initiative enhancing cybersecurity for Canada's defence industry. This program mandates certification for suppliers seeking government contracts, ensuring robust…

October 30, 2020 - Designed in collaboration with ... investigation · Real-world case studies and interactive simulations · The Certificate in Cyber Security Fundamentals is your gateway into a high-demand field, developed to reflect the latest ...

November 11, 2023 - At the Canadian Association of ... announced that the government of Canada will begin developing a mandatory cybersecurity certification for specific defence contracts starting in the Fall/Winter of 2024....