Identity, credential and access management

Learn about key digital security practices in the Government of Canada.

Public key infrastructure

Guideline on creating public keys for secure identity management

Electronic signatures

Guidance on using electronic signatures in support of the GC’s day-to-day business activities

Secure Electronic Signature Regulations Recognition process

How the GC recognizes certification authorities, requirements for issuing secure signatures, and compliance criteria

Password management

How government services should manage user passwords

Multi-factor authentication

Guidance on selecting authenticators that support MFA

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2025-12-08