Readiness Assessment
CPCSC · Level 1 · Self-Assessment

Are you ready to bid on Canadian Defence contracts?

Starting April 2026, Canadian Defence contracts will require suppliers to self-attest compliance with the Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPCSC). This 5-minute assessment gives you a clear readiness picture against the 13 Level 1 controls — and flags exactly where the gaps are.

Time required
Approximately 5 minutes
Questions
14 targeted items
Framework basis
CCCS ITSP.10.171 Level 1
Cost
Complimentary

What you'll get

On-screen results delivered the moment you complete the assessment.

Overall Readiness Score
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A single headline percentage indicating how close you are to Level 1 self-attestation.

Control Family Breakdown
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Readiness by each of the 6 control families so you can prioritize where to focus.

Prioritized Gap List
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Specific recommendations for every control where your answer was not "Yes."

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Level 1 Assessment

Answer Yes, Partially, or No / Not sure for each question. All 14 must be answered to generate your results.

Progress 0 of 14 answered
Please answer all 14 questions before continuing.
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Your CPCSC Level 1 Readiness Results

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Readiness by Control Family

A ≥80% family score indicates readiness for that control area.

Identified Gaps & Recommended Actions

— control area(s) flagged for attention.

Next Steps

  1. This assessment provides a general indication of CPCSC Level 1 readiness. It is not a substitute for a formal self-assessment against the full ITSP.10.171 Level 1 criteria (13 controls, 71 determination statements).
  2. CPCSC Level 1 requires all 13 controls to be satisfied. Any identified gaps should be addressed before self-attesting compliance.
  3. Level 1 self-attestation will be required at contract award for applicable National Defence contracts starting April 2026.
  4. Carbide can help you close gaps, build evidence artefacts, and prepare for self-attestation with confidence.
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