CyberSecure Canada certification
Complade provides Standards Council of Canada (SCC)-accredited CyberSecure Canada certification under CAN/DGSI 104. To be eligible, your organization must implement the applicable controls in the current standard. Obtain it from the Digital Governance Council.
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Start with a free application
Audit stages
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Step 1 (start here): Complete the initial application in the Complade Audit Portal and receive an instant estimate here. If you need help, email certification.info@complade.com or book a meeting. Also check the training resources here
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Step 2: Complete the detailed certification application so Complade can confirm the scope, audit plan and agreement.
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Step 3: Review and sign the Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement and certification terms.
After the agreements are signed, the audit team will be introduced for the Stage 1 audit.
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Step 4: Upload the requested Stage 1 evidence through the Complade portal. If you need help with the certification process, contact support or book a meeting with your case coordinator.
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Step 5: The audit team will share the Stage 1 report and meet with you to discuss readiness for Stage 2.
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Step 6: Stage 2 audit planning: The audit team will work with you to confirm the audit dates and schedule.
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Step 7: Stage 2 audit: conducted remotely or in person to confirm that the applicable requirements and controls operate effectively.
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Step 8: The audit team will share the Stage 2 audit report.
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Step 9: If any gaps are identified, you will be asked to provide a corrective action plan.
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Step 10: The Complade Certification Team will review all reports and make the certification decision.
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Step 11: If all requirements are met, Complade issues the certificate with its defined validity dates and publishes the applicable public certification record.
Audits are available across Canada, remotely, on site or in a hybrid format, subject to scope and access to evidence.
CyberSecure Canada certification: common questions
Direct answers from Complade's certification team about scope, cost, timing, audits and accreditation.
What is CyberSecure Canada certification?
CyberSecure Canada certification provides independent confirmation that an organization meets the applicable CAN/DGSI 104 baseline cybersecurity requirements within its defined certification scope.
Who is CyberSecure Canada intended for?
CAN/DGSI 104 is intended for small and medium organizations, which the Digital Governance Council describes as typically having fewer than 500 employees.
Is Complade accredited for CyberSecure Canada certification?
Yes. Complade is accredited by the Standards Council of Canada to provide CyberSecure Canada certification. Its accreditation status can be checked in the SCC (Standards Council of Canada) directory and IAF CertSearch.
How much does CyberSecure Canada certification cost?
Complade's published starting estimate is $1,300 (CAD in Canada; USD base price converted to EUR in the European Union and GBP in the United Kingdom) for an organization with 1–10 people in scope under the listed assumptions. Final pricing is confirmed after the application and audit scope are reviewed.
What happens during a CyberSecure Canada certification audit?
The process includes application and scope review, a Stage 1 evidence review, a Stage 2 implementation audit, corrective action when required, and an independent certification decision.
Can a CyberSecure Canada audit be remote?
Yes. Complade conducts CyberSecure Canada audits remotely, in a hybrid format, or in person across Canada, depending on the scope and audit plan.
Where can I obtain the CyberSecure Canada standard?
The latest published version is CAN/DGSI 104:2021 / Rev 2:2026, available from the Digital Governance Council. Your quotation and audit plan identify the edition and any certification transition requirements that apply.
Does Complade provide CyberSecure Canada implementation consulting?
No. To preserve impartiality, Complade provides certification audits but does not provide implementation consulting or internal audit services.
Complade Insights
Canada’s cyber certification gap in numbers
The 2025 ISO Survey lists 547 ISO/IEC 27001 certificates in Canada, compared with 2,633 in Australia. Our October 2026 count found 51 active CyberSecure Canada certified organizations. See what the figures measure and why they need to change.
Analysis published October 7, 2026
Resources for understanding and implementing the standard
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Certification policies
Start and manage your certification in the Complade Portal.
Open Complade PortalStandard versions and official updates
- Published version
- CAN/DGSI 104:2021 / Rev 2:2026
- Previous version
- CAN/DGSI 104:2021 / Rev 1:2024 (SCC transition notice)
- Information checked
- October 31, 2026
DGSI announced the second revision in July 2026. Read its publication notice and obtain the official text when preparing your evidence. DGSI publication notice
The publication of a new version and the certification transition arrangements are separate steps. Your quotation and audit plan identify the edition, amendments and transition rules that apply to your engagement. A new publication alone does not change an existing certificate’s status.
Check SCC for standards and accreditation programme news and notices. Use the standard publisher’s records for published editions and revision announcements.
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Start with the basics
Understand the approach first, then use the detailed requirements and evidence examples below.
Start your application
Applying for CyberSecure Canada is free and non-binding. Describe your activities, scope, requested level and the applicable CAN/DGSI 104 version. Complade reviews your application and required audit time before confirming the quotation.
We review your application and required audit time, then provide the quotation, agreement and non-disclosure agreement (NDA). Review them before deciding whether to sign. Payment is due once the required evidence is available through the agreed sharing method, before the Stage 1 review, unless other terms are agreed.
The final price is usually close to the estimate when your scope, details and assumptions remain the same. The estimate does not guarantee the price.
Start your applicationStill preparing?
Take the optional self-assessment to identify topics to review in the guides.
You can apply now and update your details later in the portal. Read our audit preparation resources for requirements and examples of evidence.
Complade customers: 30% off each additional standard
Complade customers receive a 30% discount on the certification fees for each additional standard they add. The quotation shows the base fee and the discount. Required audit time is determined from the scope and applicable rules; the discount does not reduce that time. Taxes and travel are stated separately.