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CyberSecure Canada
CyberSecure Canada is a voluntary federal certification program for small and medium-sized enterprises, evaluated by a certification body accredited by the SCC. The certification mark is displayed by organizations that completed the assessment, per the program's own certification-display requirements published on the ISED transition page.
- Class
- Certification
- Owner
- Standards Council of Canada (SCC)
- Last verified
What it is
A certification program originally run by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED).
"CyberSecure Canada is a voluntary federal certification program designed for small and medium-sized enterprises and other organizations in Canada to help improve cybersecurity practices, promote trust and provide a competitive advantage that will result in increased consumer confidence in the Canadian digital economy."
"As of March 31, 2023, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is no longer the program authority for CyberSecure Canada."
Program authority now sits with the Standards Council of Canada (SCC).
"If you obtained your CyberSecure Canada certification after March 31, 2023, visit the Standards Council of Canada website to learn more about the CyberSecure Canada certification program."
"Certified organizations can refer to the Certification display requirements for instructions on how to properly display the Cybersecure Canada certification mark."
Who owns it
Standards Council of Canada (SCC) — program authority since March 31, 2023 (previously Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada).
Who assesses it
"A certification body (accredited through the Standards Council of Canada) will evaluate your implementation of the 13 security controls" — the body consults with the organization to determine readiness, provide a cost estimate, and audit the implementation.
Sources
- ISED — CyberSecure Canada (program overview) ↗ — accessed
- ISED — CyberSecure Canada (program page) ↗ — accessed
- ISED — CyberSecure Canada information sheet (opened in a real browser) ↗ — accessed
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