CPCSC

CPCSC Compliance Software with Expert Support

Canada’s defence supply chain has mandatory cybersecurity requirements. Carbide’s platform maps your controls to the ITSP-10.171 standard and puts credentialed advisors behind the implementation, so your program is ready before a contract is on the line.

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Everything you need for CPCSC compliance

  • CPCSC Plan

    CPCSC Plan

    Step-by-step implementation plan outlining every ITSP.10.171 control and requirement your organization needs to satisfy

  • Customized Policies

    Customized Policies

    Our automated platform ensures your policies are tailored to your environment and meet CPCSC requirements

  • Policy Management

    Policy Management

    Reduce admin time with automated employee reminders and tracking

  • Security Awareness Training

    Security Awareness Training

    In-platform Carbide Academy videos on security and privacy best practices with a template library for common requirements

  • Evidence Collection

    Evidence Collection

    100+ technical integrations connecting to your tech stack to automatically capture compliance evidence mapped to ITSP.10.171 controls

  • Audit Support

    Audit Support

    Save time by giving procurement officers and assessors a read-only view of your CPCSC reporting dashboard

  • Robust Ecosystem

    Robust Ecosystem

    Carbide’s security and privacy services and network of assessment partners help Canadian defence suppliers meet CPCSC requirements faster

     

  • Multi-Compliance by Design

    Multi-Compliance by Design

    Already pursuing CMMC? Carbide maps both frameworks and identifies exactly where ITSP.10.171’s additional requirements go beyond your existing Rev 2 program

  • Cloud Monitoring

    Cloud Monitoring

    Easily collect data with automated security monitoring, security assessments, and remediation tools to maintain a defensible posture across your cloud environment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPCSC?

CPCSC stands for Cyber Protection and Cyber Security Conditions. It is Canada’s mandatory cybersecurity framework for organizations operating in the defence supply chain, administered by the Department of National Defence and based on NIST 800-171 Rev 3.

How is CPCSC different from CMMC?

Both frameworks draw from NIST 800-171, but CMMC applies to US defence contractors under the Department of Defense while CPCSC applies to Canadian defence suppliers under the Department of National Defence. Organizations working across both supply chains will find significant control overlap but will need to satisfy each framework’s specific documentation and assessment requirements separately.

What happens if my organization doesn't meet CPCSC requirements?

Organizations that cannot demonstrate a conformant security program under CPCSC risk losing eligibility for defence procurement contracts. As enforcement tightens, gaps identified after a contract is awarded carry significantly higher remediation costs than gaps addressed during implementation.

Who does CPCSC apply to?

CPCSC applies to Canadian organizations that hold or are pursuing contracts with the Department of National Defence or within the broader Canadian defence supply chain. Compliance is a direct contract requirement, not a voluntary standard.

Is CPCSC based on an existing framework?

Yes. CPCSC is built on NIST 800-171 Rev 3, which defines 110 security requirements across 14 control families. Organizations that have already implemented NIST 800-171 for US federal contracts will have a head start, but CPCSC introduces Canadian-specific obligations that require separate attention.

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