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CPCSC is Canada's official cybersecurity certification program established to protect sensitive government information handled by defence contractors and suppliers.
Canada's defence industry faces ongoing cyber threats targeting contractors and subcontractors across the supply chain.
When private companies work on government defence contracts, they often need to handle, process, or store sensitive federal information on their own computer systems. This information, while not classified at the level of state secrets, is still sensitive enough that its compromise could damage national security, harm military readiness, or jeopardize procurement operations.
Before CPCSC, there was no standardized way to ensure that all companies in Canada's defence supply chain maintained adequate cybersecurity protections.
Some companies had excellent security, while others had gaps that adversaries could exploit. A cyberattack on even one small supplier could potentially compromise sensitive information about larger defence projects, creating a weak link in the entire defence industrial base.
CPCSC establishes mandatory cybersecurity standards that defence suppliers must meet, creating a baseline level of protection across the entire supply chain.
The program is made up of accredited bodies, certified assessors, and government oversight working together to verify that companies implement appropriate security controls. This approach ensures consistent protection while maintaining Canadian sovereignty over the certification process.
CPCSC aligns with international best practices and supports Canada's National Cyber Security Strategy.
Critically, it maintains interoperability with key allies, including partners in the Five Eyes community (United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand), ensuring Canadian companies can participate in international defence opportunities.
The following key details outline the program's establishment and leadership:
Additional information is available through the following resource:
Preparing for CPCSC (Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification) demands deep knowledge of the certification framework, careful evidence preparation, and hands-on technical implementation. Plurilock delivers with compliance readiness specialists serving Canadian defense suppliers who bring proven experience guiding contractors through cybersecurity certification programs on both sides of the border.
As an established CMMC readiness provider for U.S. defense contractors, we were among the first to extend that expertise north—launching CPCSC readiness services early and serving Canadian defense suppliers from the program's earliest days. We don't conduct audits; we get you ready for them, then help you stay ready.
Why we're the superior choice:
CPCSC-ready—with proven defense contractor experience guiding every step.
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