Ask the Experts: Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPCSC)

• Suppliers seeking to bid or work on select Government of Canada defence contracts will soon need to become certified under the Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPCSC).
• Introduction to the certification requirements will be implemented in phases. This will give suppliers and the broader cyber security community time to adapt to the changes, provide feedback, and for the program to improve.
• Once in place, the CPCSC will
  • protect federal contractual information held below the classified level on contractors' systems, networks and applications
  • maintain Canadian industry's access to international procurement opportunities with similar cyber security certification requirements
  • boost the basic level of cyber security for Canada's defence industry
  • ensure that the supplier system stays strong and reliable for Canadian Armed Forces capabilities and readiness
  • increase Canadian industrial participation in the cyber security certification program.

Join us to learn more about the Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification and how you can be better prepared for the new cyber security requirements.
Procurement Assistance Canada will also provide an overview of the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) Program.