The Digital Governance Standards Institute (DGSI) is pleased to announce the reaffirmation of CAN/DGSI 112:2023 (R2024), National Occupational Standard for the Cybersecurity Workforce. This reaffirmation underscores the continued relevance and importance of this groundbreaking standard in setting minimum core requirements for entry-level qualifications of cybersecurity professionals across all sectors in Canada.
First published in 2023, CAN/DGSI 112 has played an important role in enhancing the nation’s cyber resilience and ensuring a competent and skilled cybersecurity workforce. The standard addresses the diverse and ever-evolving field of cybersecurity, covering professionals working in IT security, information security involving digital artifacts, and digital security.
Key aspects of CAN/DGSI 112 include:
- Comprehensive scope encompassing essential elements such as physical, personnel, project, and contract security.
- Flexibility to remain relevant across various domains by excluding specific technologies or techniques.
- Alignment with the Canadian Cybersecurity Skills Framework and the National Initiative on Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.
The reaffirmation of CAN/DGSI 112 reinforces its status as a cornerstone for cybersecurity strategies and workforce development initiatives. It continues to serve as a valuable resource for stakeholders, organizations, and educational institutions across Canada.
Darryl Kingston, Executive Director of the Digital Governance Standards Institute, commented on the reaffirmation: “The continued relevance of CAN/DGSI 112 demonstrates its critical importance in shaping Canada’s cybersecurity landscape. This standard not only sets a benchmark for professional excellence but also adapts to the evolving challenges in digital security. Its reaffirmation underscores our commitment to fostering a robust, skilled workforce capable of safeguarding our digital infrastructure and economy.”
The Digital Governance Standards Institute encourages all relevant parties to embrace and implement CAN/DGSI 112:2023 (R2024) in their cybersecurity practices, education programs, and workforce development strategies.
To obtain a copy of the reaffirmed standard – National Occupational Standard for the Cybersecurity Workforce, please visit CAN/DGSI 112.
Get involved
The DGSI’s standards development process is collaborative and open to all, and anyone interested in contributing to the development of digital governance standards is encouraged to get involved. For more information on how to participate, contact:
Darryl Kingston
Executive Director
Digital Governance Standards Institute
darryl.kingston@dgc-cgn.org
For further details or media inquiries, please contact:
Shyra Wells
Communications and Knowledge Mobilization Lead
Digital Governance Council
shyra.craig@dgc-cgn.org
About the Digital Governance Standards Institute
The Digital Governance Standards Institute develops digital technology governance standards fit for global use. The Institute works with experts, as well as national and global partners and the public to develop national standards that reduce risk to Canadians and Canadian organizations adopting and using innovative digital technologies in today’s digital economy. The Institute is an independent division of the Digital Governance Council. To learn more about the organization and its initiatives, visit www.dgc-cgn.org or contact info@dgc-cgn.org.