{ "id": 2588, "date": "2025-10-24T21:21:48", "date_gmt": "2025-10-24T16:21:48", "guid": { "rendered": "https:\/\/octosafes.com\/?p=2588" }, "modified": "2025-11-11T02:48:46", "modified_gmt": "2025-11-10T21:48:46", "slug": "between-compliance-and-complexity-canadas-new-cybersecurity-law-deciphered", "status": "publish", "type": "post", "link": "https:\/\/octosafes.com\/en\/between-compliance-and-complexity-canadas-new-cybersecurity-law-deciphered\/", "title": { "rendered": "Between compliance and complexity: Canada’s new cybersecurity law deciphered" }, "content": { "rendered": "

(Cybersecurity Bill C-26)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cybersecurity Act in Canada in 2025<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Why is the Cybersecurity Act useful?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  • No longer be satisfied with technical recommendations or scattered policies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The need to adopt a legal and proactive approach, hence the birth of Bill C-26 (Cybersecurity Act)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Problem:<\/strong> Today, what is the level of adoption of th<\/em>e Cybersecurity Act?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Canadian legal framework, trends and statistics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    -Introduced in 2022, Bill C-26 aims to strengthen the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure by introducing obligations for so-called strategic companies and amending:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Laws on communication, on emergency managementn des urgences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      -Key objectives of Bill C-26:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Enforce the application of minimum protection measures for critical systems<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Request cybersecurity incident reports (Generally 24-hour complaint deadline)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Require immediate patches for critical vulnerabilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        -Entities concerned: Telecommunications \u2013 Energy (electricity, oil, gas) \u2013 Transport (rail, maritime, air) \u2013 Financial services \u2013 Health \u2013 etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        According to the CCC (Canadian Centre for Cybersecurity), more than 40% of targeted entities have not yet implemented cybersecurity program measures in accordance with minimum requirements.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Risks, real cases, consequences<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        -We have recorded several major incidents in recent years:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Ransomware Attack on the Newfoundland Health Authority (2021)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Attempts to Infiltrate Telecommunications Networks (2022-2023)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Hacking of a Rail Transportation Provider’s Database (2024)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          -These incidents revealed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Lack of intersectoral coordination<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Delays in detection and response<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Lack of awareness of the legal framework<\/strong> by many subcontracting SMEs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Consequences: Under Bill C-26, failure to comply with the requirements may result in sanctions, court orders, or even the suspension of certain operations.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Key Recommendations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

            For Large Enterprises \/ Critical Infrastructure:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • Develop a clear, concise and rapid incident reporting procedure<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Conduct a C-26 <\/strong>compliance audit annually<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Appoint a cybersecurity officer<\/strong> (CISO)<\/strong> and implement appropriate governance<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Comply with the Canadian Centre for Cyber \u200b\u200bSecurity Guidelines<\/strong> (CCS Framework)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              For SMEs or Subcontractors:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              • Update internal security policies<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Establish an incident log<\/strong> and response plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Ensure that systems are patched, segmented and continuously monitored<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Regularly seek expert advice as needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                Bill C-26 marks a strategic shift in the posture of the digital landscape in Canada by imposing an unprecedented level of vigilance, traceability and increased preparation.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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