Ottawa, ON – The Digital Governance Standards Institute (DGSI) announces the launch of the periodic maintenance review for CAN/DGSI 112, National Occupational Standard for the Cybersecurity Workforce, a National Standard of Canada.
This scheduled maintenance review will begin December 17, 2025, and will continue for 90 days, concluding on March 17, 2026.
CAN/DGSI 112 establishes minimum core requirements for the qualification of entry-level cybersecurity professionals across sectors and industries in Canada. The Standard defines competency-based occupational requirements covering knowledge, skills, and personal abilities for core cybersecurity roles, supporting workforce development, education, recruitment, and professional practice.
The periodic maintenance review will assess the Standard to ensure it remains current, clear, and aligned with evolving workforce needs, cybersecurity practices, and national and international frameworks. Areas of consideration may include:
- Alignment with changes to Canada’s cybersecurity labour market and occupational classifications
- Ongoing relevance of defined cybersecurity roles, competencies, and development pathways
- Consistency with related national and international cybersecurity workforce frameworks
- Clarity and usability for employers, educators, training providers, and workforce development stakeholders
As part of DGSI’s standards lifecycle process, this review provides an opportunity to identify whether reaffirmation, revision, or other updates are required to maintain the Standard’s relevance and effectiveness.
Access and provide your feedback via CAN/DGSI 112
About the Digital Governance Standards Institute (DGSI)
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.