How much funding can be received?

Get certification from the federal government for complying with baseline cyber security controls, such as having an incident response plan, securely configured devices and software, and employee awareness training. The certification mark lets your custom

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$ 8,000

Enhance cybersecurity for a sole proprietorship through software upgrades and employee training

$ 15,000

Upgrade cybersecurity infrastructure for a NPO based including purchasing new software and hardware

$ 12,000

Implement secure device configuration for a small financial cooperative

$ 15,000

Conduct a comprehensive cybersecurity audit for a social economy enterprise

$ 15,000

Implementing a new incident response plan for a for-profit company

$ 12,000

Secure communications for a general partnership with state-of-the-art encryption software

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Eligibility for the CyberSecure Canada certification program requires organizations to meet specific conditions.

The applicant must be a small or medium-sized organization.

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The CyberSecure Canada certification program is targeted towards small and medium-sized organizations seeking to improve their cybersecurity practices.

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The CyberSecure Canada grant supports projects and activities aimed at enhancing cybersecurity practices among small and medium-sized organizations. The initiative focuses on providing resources and certification to improve the organization’s cybersecurity posture.

Participation in the free eLearning series to gain knowledge on cybersecurity best practices.
Application and preparation for CyberSecure Canada certification, including completing a certification readiness survey.
Engaging an accredited certification body to conduct a cybersecurity audit.
Displaying the CyberSecure Canada certification mark after successful certification to build trust with stakeholders.

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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.

Applicants must be small or medium-sized organizations.
Organizations must meet the security controls outlined in the National Standard CAN/CIOSC 104:2021.
Applicants must demonstrate a willingness to improve their cybersecurity posture.

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Here are additional relevant details for the CyberSecure Canada certification program:

Organizations can enhance their competitive advantage by demonstrating proactive cybersecurity efforts to customers and supply chain partners.
A bilingual eLearning series is available to assist organizations in understanding and preparing for the 13 security controls outlined in the program.
The eLearning modules are designed to be accessible for individuals with minimal technical knowledge.
Certification is valid for two years, during which the CyberSecure Canada certification mark can be displayed as proof of the organization’s cybersecurity posture.
Additional resources, including how-to guides, fillable templates, and policy examples, are provided to support organizations during the certification process.