The Digital Governance Standards Institute (DGSI) announces that the National Standard of Canada, CAN/DGSI 100-4:2023, Data Governance Part 4: Scalable Remote Access Infrastructure, is currently undergoing a periodic maintenance review.
This review ensures the standard remains current, relevant, and aligned with the evolving needs of organizations supporting secure remote and hybrid work. CAN/DGSI 100-4 outlines critical requirements that help organizations mitigate security risks and meet the scalability demands of enterprise technologies used for remote access.
First developed in response to the unprecedented shift toward remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic, the standard has become an essential resource for businesses, governments, and not-for-profits navigating the complexities of today’s digital work environments.
“At a time when organizations are increasingly reliant on hybrid and remote work models, conducting a periodic maintenance review of CAN/DGSI 100-4 ensures that organizations have a robust, vendor-agnostic framework to support secure, flexible operations,” said Darryl Kingston, Executive Director of the Digital Governance Standards Institute. “These reviews allow us to assess whether updates or reaffirmation are needed, keeping standards effective and relevant over time.”
Why This Matters
Remote work is no longer a temporary adjustment; it is a permanent fixture of the modern workforce. But as organizations extend their digital perimeters, they face heightened risks, including unauthorized access, data exfiltration, and the challenge of scaling infrastructure rapidly to meet demand.
CAN/DGSI 100-4 addresses these challenges by offering:
- A zero-trust framework that ensures least-privilege access
- Scalable infrastructure able to flex with organizational needs
- Strong compliance monitoring and reporting to meet regulatory requirements
- Isolation of client devices from core networks, reducing exposure to threats
- Streamlined onboarding and offboarding for workers, regardless of their location
These elements equip organizations to confidently support remote work without sacrificing security or operational integrity.
Join the Conversation
Whether you are a policymaker, industry leader, or practitioner, your insights help ensure that Canadian standards reflect the needs and realities of today’s digital economy.
Visit the DGSI website to learn more about CAN/DGSI 100-4 or explore how you can contribute to the ongoing standards development and maintenance process. The maintenance is opened until August 20 2025.
Get involved
The DGSI’s 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.