Canada's New Cybersecurity Certification for Defence Contracts

0:00Canada's federal government just dropped the first phase of a mandatory cyber security certification for companies chasing multi-million dollar defense contracts. It's called the Canadian Program for Cybersecurity Certification and the initial level kicks in this summer for select deals. Percurement Minister Joel Lightbound announced it, lines up perfectly with standards from international partners, making sure everyone's on the same. This hits hard for defense suppliers who now got a certify to even bid on these big ticket projects, ramping up protection against cyber threats in sensitive gear. It's the first of three certification levels, with more phases rolling out down the line to tighten the whole procurement game. As cyber risks keep climbing, this program's a smart play to lock down Canada's defense chain for the long haul. That wraps Canada news today. Brought to you with AI, I'm Corey with The Story.